Posted: 7 November, 2018
In Flintshire we have linked with sports development to offer weekly sessions from Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensberry. The weekly sessions have been well received by all involved, due to the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere of the activities. There is a large traffic free space at the rear of the centre and a range of different bikes available so that adults and children with disabilities or differing needs can enjoy the benefits of cycling with the help of experienced staff and trained volunteers. Those sessions will move indoors to the sport hall during the winter months.
Project co-ordinator, Janet Gregory, is working closely with occupational therapists, sports development, local council and healthcare staff. A taster day was held recently at Llyn Brenig in partnership with the land managers, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Children and staff from Ysgol Tir Morfa in Rhyl were able to cycle together in the beautiful outdoor surroundings using all sorts of specially adapted bikes.
For four of the children it was the first time they had ever been on a cycle before!! We look forward to working in partnership with Tir Morfa in the future to ensure they have a strong inclusive cycling offer.
For 2019, other venues are planned in discussion with local stakeholders at Marsh Tracks and Y Shed Meliden, both in Denbighshire.
We have also supported community members to become volunteers and ideally assist in the delivery of Wheels for All activities across North Wales. Eight volunteers have recently attended Wheels for All training course held in September at Eirias Park, this will allow us to deliver more daytime sessions for adult social care across Conwy DC.
Partnerships will continue to be harnessed and developed with the sport, disability, social and public health sectors, with each department playing a key role in bring participants to each Wheels for All centre.Janet Gregory
Cydgordiwr ‘Olwynion i Bawb’ dros Gogledd Cymru Wheels for All Co-ordinator North Wales
Prosiectau Seiclo Cycling Projects
t: 01925 234 213
m: 07469 148 247
e: janet.gregory@cycling.org.uk
w: cycling.org.uk
