A Harrogate primary school has announced the opening of a new ‘bike library.’
Oatlands Infant School, part of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, have set up a new library which will allow children to borrow bikes free of charge.
The new project has been enabled by the school’s close work with North Yorkshire Sport, the Creating Active Schools framework and the Department for Education’s ‘Opening School Facilities’ programme.
The aim is to promote health and wellbeing in the local community.
Headteacher Christopher Harrison said:
“Children with active families and active teachers inevitably lead more active, healthier lives.
“We are delighted to be able to give back to the wonderful community that we proudly serve, and we are excited to see the bikes in actions over the coming weeks!
“We are also really thankful for the support from North Yorkshire Sport and the fabulously helpful team at The Electric Bike Shop.
“We recognise that many families cannot afford bikes, nor can they store them, so we hope that this gives our community an opportunity to experience adventure on two wheels.”
The bike library includes 4 adult’s bikes, 4 children’s bikes, helmets and alarmed locks all supplied by The Electric Bike Shop on Leeds Road and funded through the Opening School Facilities programme.
Families will be able to borrow these for up to a week at a time to use for commuting to and from school, evening bike rides and weekend adventures.
Families can also arrange longer bookings so they can take the bikes with them on holiday.
The school has several other community projects underway, which include a recently opened community lending library and a community garden currently under development.
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