On May 12th 2018, I will be taking part in the notorious CARTEN100 Bike ride Cardiff to Tenby in Pembrokeshire. A total distance of 108 miles, with the main objective to raise money for Penybont Primary School in Bridgend.

We are fundraising on behalf of The Friends of Penybont Primary School (FOPPS). The school is the oldest school building in Bridgend County Borough and is based in the town centre of Bridgend.

In a time of austerity, it is important that organisations like FOPPS raise funds to support the work of the school in helping develop the skills needed for our children to become the citizens of tomorrow.

The outdoors is the ideal environment for experiential learning, because it offers unique opportunities to be creative, to move around, to be noisy and to take risks. The outdoors is full of special stimuli such as weather, sounds, smells and textures which can enrich and enhance a child’s learning environment. Being outdoors enhances all aspects of children’s development: social, physical, creative, cultural and personal. Children with these skills well-developed are better able to learn and to retain that learning.

We are trying to raise funds to develop the playgrounds/outdoor areas of the school. This will include developing the school grounds as well as buying toys, storage, wet weather clothing and other equipment.