Scooter derby for Pontyberem!
A scooter derby is being held as part of a fundraising extravaganza at a Carmarthenshire sheltered housing complex.
Residents of Nant Y Glo in Pontyberem will don fancy dress for the community event.
They will masquerade as robbers and join local police officers for a cops and robbers themed parade through the village.
Around seven mobility scooters and ten walkers will take part in the event on September 5.
The parade will leave the complex at 2pm and travel through the village to the New Inn, with collections being made for the Nant Y Glo Tenants Fund.
Local police officers will pursue the robbers and will be challenged to an advanced scooter driving test when they return to the complex, before refreshments are served.
The event is aimed at providing a fun activity for the residents, many of whom have to use mobility scooters to get around.
Staff at the complex, which is run by Carmarthenshire County Council, have organised the event, after a successful fundraiser at the site last year.
Sheltered Scheme Officer Amanda Wheelhouse said: “The event has been organised to help raise awareness of the benefits of sheltered housing.
“Although some of the residents have difficulty in getting around they are still able to have fun.
“We held a scooter race last year which was very popular and we are confident that this year’s event will be well supported.”
The sheltered housing service is aimed at helping older people to live independently in the community.
Residents are supported by an officer who is on hand to give them help and advice with any problems they have.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that this event is being held for the residents of Nant Y Glo and I am sure it will be will be an enjoyable day out.”
Residents of Nant Y Glo in Pontyberem will don fancy dress for the community event.
They will masquerade as robbers and join local police officers for a cops and robbers themed parade through the village.
Around seven mobility scooters and ten walkers will take part in the event on September 5.
The parade will leave the complex at 2pm and travel through the village to the New Inn, with collections being made for the Nant Y Glo Tenants Fund.
Local police officers will pursue the robbers and will be challenged to an advanced scooter driving test when they return to the complex, before refreshments are served.
The event is aimed at providing a fun activity for the residents, many of whom have to use mobility scooters to get around.
Staff at the complex, which is run by Carmarthenshire County Council, have organised the event, after a successful fundraiser at the site last year.
Sheltered Scheme Officer Amanda Wheelhouse said: “The event has been organised to help raise awareness of the benefits of sheltered housing.
“Although some of the residents have difficulty in getting around they are still able to have fun.
“We held a scooter race last year which was very popular and we are confident that this year’s event will be well supported.”
The sheltered housing service is aimed at helping older people to live independently in the community.
Residents are supported by an officer who is on hand to give them help and advice with any problems they have.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that this event is being held for the residents of Nant Y Glo and I am sure it will be will be an enjoyable day out.”
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