Ernest wins Gwendraeth scooter derby
Fun-loving residents of a Gwendraeth Valley sheltered housing scheme have staged a scooter derby.
Residents of Nantyglo sheltered housing complex in Pontyberem had the chance to show that they still have plenty of go.
The Nantyglo Derby took place in Pontyberem Park and was won by resident Ernest Underwood.
The Derby Queen for the day was tenant Eileen Powell who went on a parade through the village.
Nantyglo sheltered scheme officer Amanda Wheelhouse said: “The derby went fantastically well. We had a very reasonable crowd watching.
“We got the village involved and found sponsorship for those taking part. We raised £860 and are going to hold a meeting to decide what to do with it.
“We wanted to show people that if they are elderly or infirm they can still have fun regardless of age or ability. The message is that moving into sheltered housing does not mean losing your independence but is actually a way of living independently with support.”
Council executive board member for housing and public protection Cllr Hugh Evans said: “The Nantyglo Derby was a wonderful way of having fun and showing that living in sheltered is a way of keeping your independence and enjoying life to the full.”
See earlier story -
http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/scooter-derby-in-gwendraeth.html
Residents of Nantyglo sheltered housing complex in Pontyberem had the chance to show that they still have plenty of go.
The Nantyglo Derby took place in Pontyberem Park and was won by resident Ernest Underwood.
The Derby Queen for the day was tenant Eileen Powell who went on a parade through the village.
Nantyglo sheltered scheme officer Amanda Wheelhouse said: “The derby went fantastically well. We had a very reasonable crowd watching.
“We got the village involved and found sponsorship for those taking part. We raised £860 and are going to hold a meeting to decide what to do with it.
“We wanted to show people that if they are elderly or infirm they can still have fun regardless of age or ability. The message is that moving into sheltered housing does not mean losing your independence but is actually a way of living independently with support.”
Council executive board member for housing and public protection Cllr Hugh Evans said: “The Nantyglo Derby was a wonderful way of having fun and showing that living in sheltered is a way of keeping your independence and enjoying life to the full.”
See earlier story -
http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/scooter-derby-in-gwendraeth.html
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