This morning Minister for Equality and Social Services Samantha Sacramento presented a number of service users f St. Bernadette’s Resource Centre with their cycling proficiency awards. Also present at the event was Neighbourhood Policing Officers Chief Inspector Isaac Massias and PC 178 Martinez, who helped the individuals carry out training on a weekly basis. The sessions were based at St Anne’s Middle School and facilitated by PC 178 Martinez.

This project has been made possible due to the donation of bicycles and helmets from NatWest Bank as well as the Disability Society. Another specialised tricycle will be purchased from funds that were raised from the art exhibition at Sacarello’s.

“St Bernadette’s continues to improve the programme of events the centre offers to its service workers. This training has been thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who participated, some of whom had never ridden a bicycle before. The Royal Gibraltar Police have been very dedicated in providing this service and we are grateful to NatWest and the Disability Society for providing funds to purchase the tricycles,” said Samantha Sacramento Minister for Equality, Social Services and the Elderly.