Cycling without Age National Conference 2023

Inside a hall 4 people sit on 2 trishaws.

A trishaw and conference banner sit inside a conference room.

In 2023 we held our first National conference at the University of Derby. Representatives from chapters across England attended for a day of networking, talks and activities.

Attendees learnt new ideas and approaches

 

“Loved the energy at the CWA national conference and found it refreshing to be able take a step back from the operation of our local group. A great place for honest chats about different approaches to juggling bikes, volunteers, partners and budgets. As well as our shared love of the outdoors and a generous can-do attitude. I left with new ideas and a great sense of the strength and potential of our network.”

Clare Rishbeth, Chair, CWA Sheffield.

5 people sit in a lecture theatre around a table, brainstorming as a group scribbling with pens on paper.

Lots of people sit in a lecture theatre looking at a presenter.

A professor gives a lecture about the importance of connecting with nature. He is standing at a podium talking to a room full of people.

It was an opportunity to network

 

“Our previous conference held at the University of Derby provided a fantastic opportunity to network across Chapters, and share practice – this experience certainly helped to kickstart further developments for CWA England and Wales.”

Guy Collins, Chair, CWA Staffordshire

Impact

27 attendees

13 chapters from across England

3 trishaws

9 inspiring talks

3 interactive activities

A man sits on a red trishaw smiling, they are in the entrance coming from outside with lots of trees, into a corridor.