Leamington charity helping keyworkers to continue their work

The charity may be closed to the public but some of the team have been working to help keyworkers
By Kirstie Smith, Reporter
Published 11th May 2020, 10:29 BST
Updated 11th May 2020, 10:54 BST
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A Leamington-based charity has helped keyworkers by donating bikes.

Action 21, the environmental charity which is based in Court Street , is currently closed due to the pandemic.

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The charity usually runs events during the year and also operated its 're-useful centre', which is home to donated goods, which otherwise would go to the landfill.

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Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) and Matt Western MP presenting a bike to a keyworker. Photo supplied.Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) and Matt Western MP presenting a bike to a keyworker. Photo supplied.
Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) and Matt Western MP presenting a bike to a keyworker. Photo supplied.

Despite currently being closed, a team of volunteers have continued to refurbish donated bikes.

The Trustees agreed some of these should be given to keyworkers to support their work.

The recipients so far have been identified by the South Warwickshire NHS Trust, after Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western put them in touch with Action 21.

Action 21 also hopes to include other key workers

Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) presenting a bike to a key worker. Photo supplied.Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) presenting a bike to a key worker. Photo supplied.
Martin Lythell (Action 21's volunteer bike workshop manager) presenting a bike to a key worker. Photo supplied.
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The scheme is supported by a grant from the Big Bike Revival for key workers, which is managed by Cycling UK.

John Armstrong, Chair of the Trustees at Action 21, commented; “We undertake many environmental improvement projects.

"This one fits particularly well with our twin aims of reducing waste and encouraging more sustainable transport, as well as supporting our key workers."

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