'The Wheelie Good Trail' has been organised by the sustainable transport charity Sustrans with the help of Bedford Borough Council. Sustrans and affiliates have worked together to create an exciting day out with the aim of encouraging families to enjoy and explore the outdoors this autumn by walking, cycling or scooting around Priory Country Park.

The start of the trail is from Priory Marina Beefeater, Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ. Please print your own map and bring it along with you, then take it home with you once you are finished. The Priory Country Park is open 7 days a week 6am - 10pm.

Adult Confidence Training - £5

Could your cycling skills or ability do with some improvement? Are you a frequent or seldom cyclist? Both are welcome! Do you have any questions about road positioning? Book and enjoy a session with an experienced and qualified Bike Skills Trainer. We can arrange a personal one to one session or a small group of adults to learn together.

Balance Bike Training

Tuesday 27 October                    8.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 28 October               8.30am – 12.30pm

This FREE session is a great introduction to begin teaching your child how to ride a bike, at the Oasis Pool car park.  Book your child onto the sessions with a trained professional who can teach your child how to improve their confidence and skills on a balance bike.

Balance bikes will be provided for use during the session.

Scooter Skills

Tuesday 27 October          8.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 28 October     8.30am – 12.30pm

This FREE session is for children who are able to scoot and would like a session to develop their balance skills and riding awareness. We will also be showing them how to be more aware of people and hazards around them and how they can be safely dealt with. Two-wheeled scooters will be provided for use during the session, or feel free to bring your own! Sessions will be held at the Oasis Pool car park.

Booking information

Please contact bedford@sustrans.org.uk or call 07736911250 to book yourself or your child onto any of the courses advertised above. Please note that spaces are limited to allow for social-distancing.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has now opened up the PCC Grant Funding opportunities for the 2021/22 financial year. This aims to support Early Intervention Projects starting on 1^st April 2021. Further information, together with details of how to apply and the application documents are available via the following link: https://www.bedfordshire.pcc.police.uk/GrantFund21-22

 Team BEDS&LUTON will help you develop a project and support you submit an application. If you require assistance, please contact Johnathan Rudland via email: Johnathan@teambedsandluton.co.uk