Weekly News & Events from Pedal Power
Everything you need to know (and perhaps some things you don't)!
Welcome to your weekly update...NewsLAUNCHING 12 HOURS FOR PEDAL POWER: This is our new and exciting fundraising event being held on Monday 17th August at Maindy Velodrome. Organised by our Trustees and being run as a sponsored team cycling challenge, the event will run from 6am to 6pm, with all teams having one rider on the track for the duration of the challenge. Open to everyone, teams will typically have 8-12 people and we're asking each team member to raise at least £100 - with all funds going to Pedal Power. The more people taking part, the more money will be raised so if you or someone you know would like to take part, please click on button below. NB: Riders must be able to cycle on the Maindy Velodrome track. This is only suitable for 2-wheel, recumbent trike and tandem cycles. STICKING WITH THE THEME OF FUNDRAISING: A big thank you to everyone who raises free funds for us via easyfundraising. If you're not signed up yet, please consider joining today so you can raise free donations for Pedal Power every time you shop online this summer. All the big names like eBay, John Lewis & Partners, Argos, Just Eat and many more are ready to make a free donation at no extra cost to you. Plus, when you reach your first £5 in donations, easyfundraising will match it: KINDNESS IS PRICELESS: Last week we launched our 'Pay it Forward' scheme called Kindness is Priceless. This allows anyone to pre-pay for a food or drink item from our cafe menu for someone else to enjoy for free later. We must have a lot of very kind customers at Pedal Power as our Kindness is Priceless board is full of vouchers! Anyone in need can redeem up to one drink and one food voucher per day for free. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!! ARE YOU A WHEELCHAIR USER?: We've been contacted about a project to improve the information available about the accessibility of streets, paths, and public spaces. The aim is to help Disabled people better understand the accessibility of routes before they travel, making it easier to plan journeys and travel with greater confidence and independence. This phase of the project is funded by the National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT), and they're looking for wheelchair users (manual and electric) help shape the project by sharing their experiences and perspectives. Interested? · You'll need to attend two, 1-hour online sessions · Be familiar with journey planning tools such as Google Maps · Participants will also be compensated £50 per hour of their time If you think you might like to get involved, please get in touch with me (Gabe) by replying to this email, and I can provide more details and next steps. Events at Pedal PowerFREE Chair-Based Mindful Movement Sessions 4 sessions through June (10-10.30am on Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June) SECOND SESSION TOMORROW! Come and join our Mindful Movement sessions with Natasha, a local local yoga instructor and therapist. · Open to all ages and abilities · Half-hour, chair based sessions (standard & wheelchair) · Free and include a drink from our cafe after session **Sessions are drop-in and you can choose how many you attend. All participants will need to complete a short medical questionnaire before their first session** Disability Pride Art & Craft Workshops 3 sessions through June (12 - 3pm on Thursday 11th, 18th & 25th June) Join our free, drop-in art and craft workshops being run by Sian and Natasha. Relaxed and friendly sessions for all ages and abilities, with the theme of expressing what disability means to different people through art and other creative mediums. On Thursday 2nd July, the group will put up the artwork in our cafe so it can be exhibited through July to celebrate Disability Pride Month. This will be followed by a short, park ride! Introduction to Road-Riding for Children 9+ 4-day course in Penarth (10am - 12pm from Tuesday 28th July to Friday 31st July) Pedal Power instructors. £120 with own bike or £140 with Pedal Power bike. Email Hilary at training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk with questions and to book Recurring Events at Pedal Power · Board Game Afternoons (1pm, every 2nd Wed of month) · Quiz (1.30pm every 4th Wed of month) · RWCMD Guitar Recitals (every Friday at 11.30am) Other EventsFree Adult Cycling Sessions - St Illtyd Primary School, Llantwit Major This Saturday 13th June from 10.30am to 1.30pm Free drop-in sessions with Pedal Power instructors. Suitable for beginners or those returning to cycling. Bikes available to borrow on the day. |
Our current opening times: Pontcanna : 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday (last hire at 4pm and last cafe order at 4.30pm) Cardiff Bay : Closed at the moment. |
