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Eddie Porter, aged 89 and retired farmer from Great Eccleston, has purchased a funky new TGA mobility scooter so he can continue selling ‘Pilling Potatoes’ to raise money for a Ugandan orphanage. Eddie was originally from County Tyrone in Ireland and before retirement was successful in several careers including dairy farming, building and biscuit making. He met his wife Margaret when he managed a farm in Out Rawcliffe and since retiring they have both kept busy with various activities including selling potatoes. The Porters are friends with a bishop called Patrick from Africa who has visited their church several times. Patrick built and manages a Ugandan orphanage which depends on donations from supporters such as Eddie and Margaret. Due to walking difficulties Eddie needed a way to continue selling his potatoes around the village which led to purchase of a   TGA Ibex   mobility scooter. Eddie can now continue delivering his 3lb and 5lb bags of Pilling potatoes to a...

Jay Adewale, 46 from London and who lives with a muscle wasting condition, has regained his independence on a  TGA Vita Mid i at TGA Mobility’s safe scoot driving day, following the theft of his previous mobility scooter. Jay from north west London is one such individual who lives with a neurological disability that results in his muscles becoming weaker over time. He also has to live with symptoms similar to extreme Rheumatoid Arthritis so walking unaided is impossible. Putting weight on his legs causes Jay a lot of pain, hence he purchased another brand of mobility scooter a while ago. However, this scooter was recently stolen from outside of his home and left him with ‘no legs’. Without insurance, he needed to quickly find a scooter that he could afford and ideally one that was more in-keeping with his age – a cutting edge TGA Vita Midi was the answer. The Vita looks more like a modern motorbike with streamlined body moulding, LED lights, bucket seat and revoluti...

Following the hugely successful launch of its smaller predecessor  at Naidex 2013, TGA is to unveil the 4-wheel 8mph Maximo mobility scooter at Naidex National 2014.  We are delighted to unveil the larger 4-wheel version of the pioneering 'Minimo', with the new folding 8mph 'Maximo', at Naidex National 2014 (29th April - 1st May, NEC, Stand B70). For 30 years we have driven innovation in the mobility scooter sector and this latest launch once again provides a new concept in personal independence. The new Maximo promises to deliver even higher levels of consumer interest than those associated with its smaller predecessor, the Minimo, which was launched at Naidex National 2013. Introduction of the  Minimo  represented the beginning of a new genre of compact, folding car boot scooter that provides greater levels of transportability and flexibility. Its optional lightweight lithium battery (only 2.65kgs) is a true groundbreaking development that can be lif...

TGA, the UK’s leading mobility scooter specialists, have launched a new puncture sealant system , that can now be injected on all TGA models with pneumatic tyres, so end users can experience more freedom with peace of mind. :   The new TGA puncture sealant system can now be  installed on all of its mobility scooters and will significantly  increase peace of mind for end users.  TGA have innovated within the mobility scooter market for almost 30 years. They understand that scooter owners need hassle-free independence and the ability to visit shops, travel to friends and enjoy sociable days out without the worry of losing mobility. However highly reliable TGA scooters are, the concern of potentially experiencing a debilitating puncture has always been an issue, especially for individuals with very limited walking capabilities. This problem has now been minimised by TGA as it has established a partnership with a leading chemical ...