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Wheely Tots is looking for Haringey residents to become ambassadors: local people who promote getting around by bike and on foot to their friends and family.

Examples of some of the things that an ambassador might do include: wearing a Wheely Tots tabard; volunteering at one of our sessions or events; sharing knowledge about safe cycling with your community; and recording the journeys you make by bike and on foot.

We’re offering people who become ambassadors free access to Cytech Home Mechanic and National Cycle Instructor Training (Level 1) in July. Both courses are industry-recognised.

If you’re interested in becoming an ambassador – or know someone who might be – please contact us at info@wheelytots.com or complete the form below.

We particularly welcome interest from women, young people and those from BAME backgrounds.

This project is generously supported by Haringey 40:20

We’re super excited to announce that we have a few discounted spots for bike mechanic and cycle instructor training. Both courses are nationally recognised qualifications and are a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts and those considering employment in this field.

Cytech’s Home Mechanic course, ATG training

Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July, Canonbury. £150 (normally £299)
This industry-recognised qualification is for bike enthusiasts who want to get a handle on basics bike mechanics. The two-day course will cover topics including headsets, bottom brackets, brakes, gear set-ups and more. No bike necessary.

National Cycle Instructor Training (Level 1)

Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July, Castle Climbing Centre, N4 and the surrounding area, £150 (normally £500)
This four-day course will set you up to support others to cycle safely, covering teaching techniques, risk assessments, route planning and how to check bikes. You’ll need your own bike for this course.

For more info or to book, please contact info@wheelytots.com. Let us know which course(s) you’re interested in and whether you have any access requirements. While we can’t provide childcare, parents are welcome to bring a carer and their child. Breaks for breastfeeding can be accommodated.

If you’re planning to come to our Easter sessions in April, why not stay and explore more of Lordship Rec by taking the Tree Trail?

There are 6 trees to find and it should take between 30-60 minutes to see them all.

The trail was put together by members of Friends of Lordship Recreation Ground.

Click here to see the trail.

Where are the 2019 events ?

Saturday 11 May 11am to 4pm Abney Park Fayre – book here

Sunday 27 January at Wheely Tots Family Cycling Showroom 1-5pm and to let us know you’re coming book here

Find out about how you can cycle as a family in London…Toddlers upwards and pre natal advanced planners welcome!

There is loads of guidance and help on the internet about Theories of Change  (ToC) how to do them, why  they should be done etc etc.  The first ToC we ever did for our family buddy up project here are our tips

1. Work with someone who has done one before or hire a consultant (we’re happy to help you here – just email us at info@wheelytots.com)
2. Really understand why the process to create the ToC is iterative  (it really needs to be to get a robust output it took us 4 versions to get to what you see below)
3. The ToC is only as good as the people who contribute to it  – it really does need a good mix of people  – especially beneficiaries (more so than the “professionals”)
4. It takes a lot of preparation and hard work – much more that you would initially think!