WIRRAL WATERS
CELEBRATES THE HIVE’S
SUCCESS LEVERHULME SUMMER
CYCLE TO BE HELD AT
WIRRAL’S BRIMSTAGE HALL
A team from Wirral Waters has dropped in to meet
young people at The Hive to see how Wirral Youth Zone
is transforming the lives of over 4,000 young people. The first ever Leverhulme Summer Cycle will be held at
Wirral’s Brimstage Hall in September.
Richard Mawdsley, Peel L&P’s director of development at Wirral
Waters, and founder patron of The Hive, met with a number of staff,
volunteers and young people to take a look around the facilities and
experience some of the support and activities offered by The Hive.
Wirral Waters, developed by Peel L&P, has provided £75,000 to
The Hive over a three-year period since 2017, which has supported
running and staffing costs as well as some ground-breaking new
projects which tackle some of the issues faced by young people today,
including poverty, mental health, disability and anti-social behaviour.
As a founder patron, Wirral Waters also helped to launch The Hive’s
brand-new business club earlier this month, when Richard Mawdsley
addressed local businesses about the Wirral Waters project, the
opportunities it presents for local businesses and what to expect on
site over the coming months.
The Hive is a £6m purpose-built facility, on Bright Street, aimed at
young people aged from 8 to 19 and up to 25 years of age for those
with disabilities. It also offers young people from across the Wirral
access to a wide range of facilities, from sports and arts to music,
drama, and employability workshops, at a cost of £5 for an annual
membership and 50p per visit. Since it opened in April 2017, The
Hive has exceeded all expectations. It has brought down crime
and antisocial behaviour in the area and offered a huge range of
opportunities to young people.
Richard Mawdsley from Peel L&P said: “It was a real privilege to meet
some of The Hive’s young people and the staff and volunteers who are
making it all possible. The facilities at The Hive are wonderful and
it offers a safe, positive and creative environment for young people
which is much needed in the area. The Hive is very important to
Wirral Waters and we are very proud to be a patron and offer our
continued support."
The highlight of the event on Sunday, September 22, will be the
opportunity for families and friends to explore some of the hidden
tracks of the Leverhulme Estate. There will also be a festival in the
Brimstage Hall Courtyard with an assortment of stands including
food, cycling themed activities and the chance to try out some of the
latest e-bikes.
The event is being organised by Pedalare, which promotes cycling as
a leisure pursuit, and Rethink Now, which works with communities
to bring about positive change to people, places and, ultimately, the
planet. The Leverhulme Summer Cycle follows on from last year’s
successful Leverhulme Grand Prix at Birkenhead Park, which saw
top-class professional cycling return to Wirral for the first time in over
50 years.
Andy Mills, a director of Pedalare, said: “We are delighted to be
working with Rethink Now to put on the Leverhulme Summer Cycle
and festival. We hope it will be a fantastic day out for the whole family
with the opportunity to get on your bike and explore some of the
hidden off-road paths of the Leverhulme Estate being a real attraction.”
Ed Lamb, a director of Rethink Now, said: “We are excited to be
partnering with Pedalare to deliver this event with particular
responsibility for the festival site. There will be something for all
the family including refreshments and the opportunity to find out
everything you want to know about leisure cycling including the
chance to have a go on the latest e-bikes.”
Nigel McGurk, of Leverhulme Estate, said: “The Leverhulme Grand
Prix was a big success last year with hundreds of spectators turning
out to watch professional cyclists as well as amateurs and youngsters
compete in a series of races. We are delighted to support Pedalare and
Rethink Now in creating the first ever Leverhulme Summer Cycle
which comes at the end of Wirral’s Summer of Cycling and the visit
of the Tour of Britain.”
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