Trishaws are coming to Wells

Wells Community Network is hoping to raise £7000 to help get this initiative off the ground in Wells.

The Trishaw service is a free, bookable bike ride which would encourage older, disabled or more vulnerable members of the community to get outside for a healthful bike ride and explore the surrounding area. It would be the opportunity for people to safely experience the local area, connect with our volunteers and to enjoy nature close-up from a slow ride on a bicycle. A great chance to tackle loneliness as members could share stories and reminisce with a fully trained and insured pilot.

The inspiration for this initiative comes from Cycling Without Age, a movement that started ten years ago in Denmark and is now worldwide. This project will be ideal for our community which has a high proportion of elderly residents, and a large quantity of newly retired active volunteers.

Our vision is to give the opportunity to people who are isolated or have mobility problems to remain active in the community. This will be an intergenerational project that promotes good health, connection and joy.

We have raised half the money required to get this project off the ground, and we will be looking for further fundraising initiatives later in the year.

If you like the work we do and can spare a few pounds please help us raise the money for this initiative and click here: https://gofund.me/4f3cc2c1