Smoothie Bikes
The Sports & Sustainability Section commissioned Cork Community Bikes to build three Smoothie Bikes for us. These bikes are the latest addition to our ‘Keep Well, Move!’ campaign. We intend to use these with local schools and youth groups to promote both healthy eating and physical activity. Over the Christmas period one of these bikes was sent to Redclyffe for children and families experiencing homelessness to use while schools were closed over Christmas. Christmas school closures were highlighted by the staff in Redclyffe as a time where children particularly struggle with the lack of space and areas to play. Feedback to date has been excellent, with staff highlighting how beneficial the Smoothie bike was as a unique activity for the families living there.
Rugby on the Green - Launch in Togher
The first session of Rugby on the Green was launched in Togher and saw over 30 children taking part. This programme was in partnership with Munster Rugby and Cork Community Gardai. The sessions ran over a three week period and allowed young people to try a new sport on the green area of their own housing estate. The fact that it was located on their green removed a number of barriers to participation such as the need for transport, time and equipment.
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