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Easter Bike Camp dates are now up on the website and booking is open.

We're back!

We're back!
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We're back!

We hope that Bike Camp will be back in the summer holidays. As soon as we know that this is possible, we'll be back with dates and news.

Coronavirus: The Royal Parks suspends cycling in Richmond Park following social distancing concerns

Coronavirus: The Royal Parks suspends cycling in Richmond Park following social distancing concerns Cycling in Richmond Park will be suspended until further notice from Saturday 28th March to support social distancing guidelines as set out by the government to stay 2m apart and to prevent crowds at park gates.

After the government's announcement about school closures, it is with a heavy heart that we must admit defeat and cancel Easter Bike Camp. We hope you stay well during these difficult times.

Coronavirus (COVID 19) update

Coronavirus (COVID 19) update - https://mailchi.mp/0836cc459fe5/coronavirus-covid-19-update

Coronavirus (COVID 19) update We know that there are concerns about the Coronavirus and we want to reassure you that The Kids' Bike Camp is monitoring the guidance from Government and Public Health England daily to ensure we are up to date with the latest advice and will action best practice to ensure your child’s time at...

Easter is coming 🌞 🚲 🐣

Easter is coming 🌞 🚲 🐣 - https://mailchi.mp/f3f5135bbf70/easter-is-coming

Easter is coming 🌞 🚲 🐣

Easter is coming!

Easter Bike Camp is coming soon 🚲 🐥 🚲

Easter Bike Camp is coming soon 🚲 🐥 🚲 - https://mailchi.mp/8f482cabaa8a/easter-bike-camp-is-coming-soon

Easter Bike Camp is coming soon 🚲 🐥 🚲

Bike Camp starts next week and the weather is looking much better! We still have places available either for the whole week or just a day or two.

Only 4 weeks to go until the next Bike Camp. Don't miss out.

Drum roll please . . . We are proud to announce our first October Half Term Bike Camp at Orleans Park School in Twickenham on Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 9:30am to 12:30pm. Beginners to Park Adventurers all welcome. More details on www.thekidsbikecamp.co.uk

Learning to limbo and staying cool at the same time. Loving Bike Camp this week.

Need a “new” bike? See what you can find at the Barnes Charity bike sale.

A small selection of the kids bikes that have been donated, repaired and cleaned ready for the children’s bike sale this Friday at St Mary’s from 3.30pm.

Spaces still available at all sites, all 4 weeks.

Pediatrician's Photo Will Convince Every Parent To Make Their Kids Wear Bike Helmets

Why wearing a helmet is a always a good idea. All kids and adults at Bike Camp are required to wear a helmet and taught how to adjust them to fit properly.

Pediatrician's Photo Will Convince Every Parent To Make Their Kids Wear Bike Helmets It was shared by a pediatrician and mom.

The Barnes Charity Bike Sale is back. A great opportunity to buy a good quality second hand bike.

Here are the dates you can bring your much-loved bikes to St Mary's Church, Barnes ready to be processed, serviced and sold:

Saturday 22/29 June: 10am - midday
Saturday 6th July: 10am - midday
Tuesday 9th July - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Thursday 11th July: 1pm - 6pm

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Bookings

Summer Camp 2019 dates and venues are confirmed and Booking is live. We will be cycling in Orleans Park School in Twickenham and Grey Court School in Ham from 22nd July to 16th August. For more details and to book https://thekidsbikecamp.co.uk. Roll on Summer 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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Woke up to this lovely email from a Bike Camp mum: We had tried to teach R (5 years old) a number of times to ride her bike with very little success. In 3 mornings you have got her cycling independently with a zest for more!
It is such a delight to see her whizzing around and this now means that the whole family can go out cycling - a real weekend game changer. We are over the moon.
Thank you for helping her reach this awesome child hood milestone - with no back breaking bending for her parents!

Last few spaces remaining for Easter Bike Camp. Going, going . . .

Amazing to hear about the life of Margaret Calvert OBE who designed the roadsigns we're still using (and teaching to Bike Campers) today.

Margaret Calvert OBE, OP circa 1951 to 1953
While some of you may not have heard of the name of this week’s OP Friday, Margaret Calvert, all of you will be familiar with her large and invaluable body of work, the creation of a signage system for Britain’s roads.
Born in 1936 in South Africa, Margaret moved to the UK in 1950. Here she joined St Paul’s Girls’ School before going to study illustration at the Chelsea College of Art where she was taught by graphic designer Jock Kinneir.
After graduation she was asked by Kinneir to work on new signage at Gatwick Airport. This was followed by being asked to work by him on the new M1 motorway, which also involved them creating new typefaces. The motorway was opened in 1958, by which point they became business partners. In 1963, the pair were asked to design signage for all British roads as the status quo was confusing and dangerous. They created the standardised, distinctive colour-coding, and use of upper and lower case letters. Of note, the girl in the “children crossing” sign was based on Margaret herself.
After this, they worked on British Rail, BAA, the NHS, and directional signs for the British Army.
In 2004, she was awarded an honorary degree by the University of the Arts, London. In 2016, she was appointed OBE for services to typography and road safety. She was also nominated as one of the women of the century on Radio 4’s Today programme. The road signs design has lasted over 60 years, a testament to their clarity.

Bookings

Just 1 month until Bike Camp! There are still a few places left at both venues, so book now to avoid disappointment. https://thekidsbikecamp.co.uk/bookings

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Pichon, Dolan and Stamp win funny books awards | The Bookseller

Not in the mood for cycling this half term? Perhaps they could curl up with one of these award winning funny books.

Pichon, Dolan and Stamp win funny books awards | The Bookseller Liz Pichon, Emer Stamp and Elys Dolan were announced the winners of this year’s Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (known as the Lollies) for funny children’s books.

A Bikeability Level 1 Journey – This is my bike

Do you have an 8 year old who can't ride without stabilisers? Or a 4 year old speedy cyclist who uses their shoes to stop instead of their brakes? Come and join us at our Easter Bike Camp and we will teach them some new skills.

A Bikeability Level 1 Journey – This is my bike This is my bike – http://bikeability.org.uk/

A Bikeability Level 2 Journey – This is my adventure

Is your child ready to ride their bike on the road but is too young or missed out when Bikeability came to their school? is running Bikeability Level 2 in Twickenham and Ham over Easter. Come and join us. https://thekidsbikecamp.co.uk/bookings

A Bikeability Level 2 Journey – This is my adventure This is my adventure – http://bikeability.org.uk/

One way we're keeping cool at Bike Camp in Orleans Park School this summer. Another is our lovely air-conditioned cabin.

Lots of kids’ bikes for sale just in time for the holidays.

It's our last day of taking in bikes between 1 and 6 pm. (Thursday). We've got 100 bikes already to sell Friday (children's) and Saturday (adult). Good luck to our willing hard working volunteers.

This is a great way to sort out your bikes for the summer! Pass on those that are too small and pick up another.

Bike Camp has moved on since Johnson's Pedestrian Hobby Horse Riding School in 1819. We still have places for our summer camp at Orleans Park School in Twickenham, running from 23rd July to 24th August. Top hats not required.

The Kids' Bike Camp updated their information in their About section.

The Kids' Bike Camp updated their information in their About section.

The Kids' Bike Camp updated their address.

The Kids' Bike Camp updated their address.

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Summer Camp now booking! This year we are based at Orleans Park School in Twickenham, ideally located next to Marble Hill Park and plenty of local cycle paths. Camp dates are:
Week 1: Monday 23rd to Friday 27th July
Week 2: Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August
Week 3: Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th August
Week 4: Monday 13th to Friday 17th August
Week 5: Monday 20th to Friday 24th August
For more information and to book a place please go to www.thekidsbikecamp.co.uk

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