On Friday 9 June Papworth Trust welcomed local MP Daniel Zeichner to its Cambridge Opportunities Without Limits Service to talk to customers and show him around the new OWL Bikes premises. Whilst there he spoke to customers who were enjoying craft sessions and after a quick overview of the rules, he was given a taster of his first Boccia game in action. He moved onto the OWL Bikes workshop where he spoke with trainees on our Routeways to Work programme. 

Daniel said "I was delighted to visit the Papworth Trust and their OWL Bike shop – they do tremendous work and I am delighted to be one of their centenary circle patrons. I look forward to seeing how successful this venture continues to be.”

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About Routeways to Work
•    Routeways to Work is a project that combines work experience in our commercial bicycle shop and workshop, with employment support and guidance. 
•    It provides an opportunity for individuals, aged 16+, with mild to moderate learning disabilities, autism and/or neurodiversity to develop employment skills and gain practical work experience within OWL Bikes. 
•    Based within Cambridge, the free programme will provide the opportunity to develop new skills, improve confidence and self-esteem. The programme duration is 9 months, with the option of a 3-month extension.