Twelve students from the Royal National College for the Blind got a step closer to achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award when they cycled through Hereford city centre on the world’s biggest bike on Saturday 24th March.
The students decided to embark on a fund raising scheme as part of their community service section of the award. They decided to do a tandem ride using the world’s largest bike (24 seater) and encouraged sponsorship to raise money for Barrs Court School Hydrosense Pool campaign.
Herefordshire Council is licenced to operate the Duke of Edinburgh Awards countywide and issues over 300 certificates a year to young people who have participated in activities that are accredited to the award.
The awards offer 14-25 year olds a broad range of challenges and activities. There are over 200 skills to choose from including film and video making, sports coaching and participation, music composition and performance, cake decoration and practical agricultural skills such as caring for animals or raising crops.
The council provides support to eighteen active groups across the county
Duke of Edinburgh Development Officer, Malcolm Mason, said:
“Taking part in the scheme is a great way to meet new people, discover new skills, follow personal interests and achieve an award that has value nationwide.
“We’re delighted with the efforts of the young people from the Royal National College for the Blind. Not only did they manage to achieve credits towards their award, but they managed to raise money for a local cause, providing Hereford with some free entertainment and having a lot of fun at the same time.
“That’s what the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is all about.”
For further information about getting involved in the scheme ring Malcolm Mason on (01432) 383027.