Hyndburn - Generation Active
Latest news
- Generation Active has launched a new initiative to promote cycling amongst BME communities. The initiative has been very successful so far, with participants trying different bikes to build up confidence and the first group bike ride being launched in July.
- On 27th June Generation Active held 'Accrington Bike Fest '09' to celebrate cycling and walking across Hyndburn. Cycle stunt team, The Clan, performed, with opportunities to learn cycling skills from experienced riders, disability cycling, led family walks and rides and much more. Download the press release or event leaflet for further details (pdf).
- The Wheels For All Centre in the area is going from strength to strength with regular weekly attendances of around 70 people, the majority of whom have physical, mental or learning disabilities and come from right across the borough as well as neighbouring boroughs.
Previous news
February 09 - Generation Active was highly commended in the Local Government Chronicle and Health Service Journal Sustainable Communities Awards 2009
September 08 - Generation Active piloted a scheme offering fourth and fifth year pupils training in bike maintenance, skills and cycle ride leadership as part of their Junior Sports Awards.
June 08 - Hyndburn's new active generation gets moving
Upcoming events
- New youth rides for teenagers who do not usually participate in physical/sporting activities outside school.
- Regular community cycle rides
- Community walks
- Adult mental health 'Wheels for All' sessions
- Workplace cycle rides
- Monthly 'pedalling picnics'
About Generation Active
Generation Active works to promote walking and cycling amongst hard to reach groups such as people with physical and mental health issues, young adults with mild learning issues, inactive young adults who are part of a weight management program and black and minority ethnic communities.
The project is coordinated Cycling Projects, a cycle initiatives charity with a focus on health and social inclusion and disability access.
For more information please contact nichola.honey@cycling.org.uk
Generation Active is supported by and working in partnership with:
