Alternative provision for secondary schools

Opportunities for young people in or out of school

Youth Mechanics – alternative provision:  We provide bike mechanics sessions for young people currently enrolled at secondary school.  Students are in groups of up to four with a mechanic tutor and volunteer helper.  They learn basic bike mechanics and then progress to full bike strip down and rebuild, depending on the length of their placement. Please read on for more information.

Team-building days: Would your students enjoy a fun team challenge day – pitting their wits against rivals to build a bike?  Our Team Challenge day suits groups of up to 12 students who spend the morning learning key skills and the afternoon putting their skills into practice to assemble a bike.  Contact us to find out more.

Youth drop-in

Our qualified mechanic Dave runs free drop-in sessions every Wednesday afternoon from 3.30-5pm. Any young person (12-17 years) can attend to fix their own bike or learn about bike mechanics in a relaxed and friendly environment.

If your child wants to come along they need a consent form which you can complete online – through our bookings form below, or pick up from the workshop.

‘I was nervous and scared walking into the project for the first time, now I feel confident. I have started to fix up my own bike at home.’

‘One child who was not attending school at all was introduced to the project and worked there each week for a period. His attitude changed entirely. He subsequently has embarked on Art, English, and Mathematics courses, which he stands a very good chance of achieving.’ School Liaison Officer

“L has had a chat with us this week and said that she feels she is ready to stop coming to the bike project and be in school. She has found being with you really helpful and it has been a great success for L.  Thank you so much for all that you have done.” School Leader

Opening Times

Monday 10am-2pm

Wednesday 10am – 4pm

Thursday 4pm-7pm

Friday 9am-5pm

Saturday 10am-4pm

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admin@windrushbikeproject.uk

07554 363635

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How to find us

152b Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BY

The workshop is accessible by bike and on foot from Corn Street or Ashcombe Close, a 2 minute bike ride from Witney Town Centre.

We are on the S1 bus route linking Oxford, Witney and Carterton. Alight at the Witney Bus Garage stop a 1 minute walk/wheel away.

We only have 2 car parking places on site, so unless you have a blue badge, please park nearby and walk/wheel in.