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Every child in England to be offered cycle training Essential bike safety and skills training will be offered to every child in England Expected spend on cycling and walking from 2016 to 2021 has doubled to £2.4 billion An extra £22 million for the Access Fund, Big Bike Revival and Walk to School Outreach will fund projects next year to kickstart behaviour change The Government has today, Friday 7th February, announced all children in England will be taught the skills for a lifetime of cycling, as its Bikeability training programme is significantly expanded. The commitment will see an additional 400,000 training places offered on the scheme each year, providing children with the core skills to cycle safely and confidently on the road. More than 80% of children aged between eight and 10-years-old own a bike - and since its launch in 2006, more than 3 million children have already taken part in the Bikeability scheme. Sheffield County Council will also receive £2.5 million to fund their ‘Walk To’ programmes for another year.
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for both physical and mental health. I really hope the community get behind it. As well as donating money, all other fundraising approaches are welcomed, as well as individuals time to get the ideas off the ground” The group also intends to apply for independent funding bids to further support the project alongside collaborating with Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre and working alongside the Inman Pavilion to maximise the parks potential. Pamela Hibberd the Treasurer of the group says “ I have dreamt of an accessible recreational area for us all to enjoy in Stocksbridge, since I was a teenager. Decades later and with the amazing vision, hard work, dedication and determination from all at FOOP and likeminded folk- our dreams are finally becoming reality!
In the current climate it’s so inspiring to see the epic results of what can be achieved, when such a diverse group work together to achieve a common goal. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has” The next date for your diaries is our next Annual General meeting is on Tuesday 19th May at 7:00pm, Keep your eyes peeled for us to communicate the location. For further information regarding the project, please check out the socials to keep up to date on the movements of the group. Instagram: @friends_of_oxley_park or on Facebook: oxley park friends of group. Alternatively drop us a line at oxleyparkfog@ gmail.com
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