Catherine Shanks

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Catherine Shanks1 year ago We've had the pleasure of running some free Skateboarding lessons throughout August 2025 in Brampton Park, thanks to a Skate Newham funded project. As a result of these sessions, we have a huge and growing demand for more regular lessons. So everyone in the community can continue to grow and develop their skateboarding and life skills, in a safe and supported environment, for free.With People Powered Places funding, we would be able to fund free weekly skateboarding lessons, for the whole year. We would also run some half-term clubs and other one-off events for the community.The funding would also allow us to secure an indoor location during the wet and winter months, and some skateboarding obstacles to furnish it. This would ensure we can continue to run the clubs regularly, whatever the weather.Skateboarding can be hard to access, scary to start, expensive to get lessons and equipment, and extremely seasonal (you can't do it in the rain!). So setting up this club will offer a secure and safe space for young people in Newham, all year round. It will help further develop the growing skateboarding community in Newham, and show the positive side of skateboarding, the impact it can have on peoples lives, and show Newham that skateboarding is more than just a sport.