Schools in with winning chance in ‘Walk and Wheel Challenge’

SOUTH Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched his second ‘Walk and Wheel Challenge’ for all primary schools in Barnsley.

The event takes place during the national Walk To School Week, between May 19 and 23.

The South Yorkshire challenge will also include a prize draw for participating schools to win scooters, bikes and cycling workshops with Barnsley-born Ed Clancy, South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner.

Ed said: “Walking, wheeling and cycling have so many benefits and schools are key to making them part of everyday life.

“Every child should have the freedom to choose whether to walk, scoot, or bike to school – it keeps them active and builds healthy habits for life in their formative years.”