Bob's Bikes
We repair donated bikes and sell them at affordable prices. This project is staffed by a skilled and experienced volunteer who is happy to support others keen to be involved in the refurbishment work.
The project is known locally as ‘Bob’s Bikes’ as Bob is the core volunteer. This is another one of our successful projects providing opportunities for all sorts of people to get involved and learn new skills.
An article published in The Ross Gazette on 6th March 2019
The Wheelie Sailors Talking
Harvey takes the steering wheel during his recent sailing trip
HARVEY Sayce and Daniel Bailey, along with Beverly Humble and Gail Sayce, who are all members of Leisure Link, a project organised through EnviroAbility which brings people with leaning difficulties together with other members of the community, are keen to spread the message about the benefits of sailing.
They recently gave a talk about their five day sailing trip on The Tenacious from Dartmouth, to the busy port of Portsmouth, last year. Their journey along the Jurassic Coast was described as the ‘experience of a lifetime’.
Sam - Facilitator of Leisure Link said: “The talk was well attended with over 45 members of the public coming to listen to the crew’s stories about sailing The Tenacious.”
Peter and Joan Martin of Firebird.com filmed and edited the talk. If any groups would like to borrow the video, you would be more than welcome, just contact EnviroAbility.
Sam said: “Although he talked about it, it was really interesting to see Harvey swinging in the wind while being hoisted up into the Crows nest. Listening to all four members of the group that gave the talk, it was nice to see all four had positive gains to their confidence, not only from going on the sailing trip, but also having the confidence to speak in front of the audience.”
That evening they found out that a larger group is embarking on another sailing trip from Poole, England to Rouen, France in the summer.
If anyone stimulated by this action and is looking to get involved in Leisure Link, visit enviroability.org/leisure-link or for information about other community projects visit enviroability.org or call the team on 01989 763388
For more about the sailing trip made by Harvey, Daniel, Beverly and Gail please see the article Leisure Link Push The Boat Out
Bob's Bikes News
Learn to look after your bicycle at new workshop - Saturday, April 28th at the old Overross Garage, Ledbury Road.
As the warm weather approaches many people are ditching the car and taking to the open road on their bicycles. However, not everyone knows what to do if something goes wrong. This is where members of Ross and District Cycle Club and EnviroAbility, a local charity in Ross-on-Wye, who provide real job opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds, have come together. They are organising a basic bicycle repairs workshop for local bike riders. . . . read more Published by The Ross Gazette on 17th of April 2018 |
A renewed dragon boat for PGL thanks to the EnviroAbility team
THE team at EnviroAbility are pleased to present PGL’s newly refurnished dragon boat, which will be entered in future Ross-on-Wye Regatta events. Bob Davies, worked at PGL for 36 years, but he now volunteers with EnviroAbility two days every week. Bob was asked by PGL to refurbish their old boat, which had previously been entered into the dragon boat races at the Ross Regatta. . . . read more Published by The Ross Gazette on 26th of October 2016 |
