Welcome to your weekly update... What a relief to see the return of warm, sunny weather. Perfect for cycling and it's just in time for the start of the weekend and Half Term week, so come on down to Pedal Power! Thanks to everyone who came and took part in last Saturday's community event. It was a roaring success and our garden has never looked so good! Take a seat on our terrace and enjoy! Next week we'll be moving to a new platform for sending these weekly newsletters. I'll still be sending our regular news and events updates, but it will look a little different and it will come from a different email address (marketing@cardiffpedalpower.org). There's a chance that the first one may land in your junk folder as it's a different email address, so please keep an eye out for that! The scaffolding has finally been removed so the site is back to normal. Thanks for your patience whilst we had our solar panels installed - we're already seeing the difference to our energy costs! Upcoming Events Friday 29th May - 11am-12pm : Learn to Ride course for children ages 5+ Session is for beginners and will be held at Ysgol Melin Gruffydd in Whitchurch. £25 per child. Pedal Power instructors. Contact Hilary for more info and book via training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk Dimensions Cymru Friendship Group - Cycle & Lunch - 11am on Friday 12th June - at Pedal Power See attached poster for details and how to book for this relaxed and friendly group event for adults with learning disabilities/autism. National Volunteering Week - 1st to 7th June Volunteers are the lifeblood of Pedal Power, so during this week we have a few things planned to show how much we value them and the time and effort they put in to our fabulous charity. During the week we'll be holding an Volunteering Open Morning on Tuesday 2nd June (11.30-1.30) with the aim of recruiting new volunteers. If you know anyone who might want to join the team, please pass on these details - all welcome to drop in and find out more. FREE Chair-Based Mindful Movement Sessions - 4 sessions through June (10-10.30am on Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June) We're delighted to have secured the funding to run four mindful movement sessions with Natasha, who is a local local yoga instructor and therapist. These half hour sessions are chair-based (standard and wheel chair) and open to all ages and abilities. Sessions are free and include a drink from our cafe at the end. **Sessions are drop-in and it's up to you how many sessions you attend. All participants will need to complete a short medical questionnaire before their first session so that the session can be tailored to individual needs. Sing-around and open mic session with Mick and Steve - 1-4pm, Sunday 7th June - Cafe Following a brilliant first gig in March, Mick and Steve (stalwarts of Newport Folk Club) have kindly agreed to make a return visit to our cafe: "We would love all and anyone to come and join in, sing, play or just tell a joke. The more the merrier. All styles and genres welcome." Guitars in our cafe - 11.30-12.30 every Friday from 1st May to 3rd July Sit, relax and enjoy free guitar recitals from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama students. Damo's Board Game Afternoon - second Wednesday of the month - 1-3pm (next date is 10th June) Damien has kindly agreed to facilitate these sessions that are free and open to all ages and abilities. Friendly, informal and fun - come alone or bring a friend! Damo's Quiz - last Wednesday of the month at 1.30-2.30pm (next date is 27th May) Join Damien for his monthly quiz. All welcome!! Please help us secure these awards We've been nominated for the chance to receive £1000 from the Benefact Group. You can boost our chances by nominating us to receive the award - the more nominations we get, the better our chances are! Please click this link to add your support - thank you! Also, Tesco and the funding platform easyfundraising have come together to help good causes this month - and Pedal Power could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots. How does it work? Simply use the easyfundraising platform and select Pedal Power when you shop online at Tesco or F&F Clothing during May. Each time one of our supporters does this, Pedal Power will receive a free donation AND the chance to receive a £1,000 funding bonus! Thanks for your support! Have a good week! If you have any feedback or suggestions about the way we communicate with you please get in touch with Gabe at engage@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk Our current opening times Pontcanna - 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Last hire at 4pm and last orders at cafe at 4.30pm. Cardiff Bay - CLOSED UNTIL SUMMER 2026 | 
