A GROUP of ten young people and four adults from South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) successfully completed a route of 27.7 miles for Ride and Stride on Saturday September 12.

The event raised money for Historic Churches Trust and the group visited seven churches on the route. 

Young people aged between 11 and 16, who attend SWAY’s youth groups and activities together with staff and volunteers, set off from St Mary’s Church in Niton at around 10am, returning after a seven-hour cycle via Chale, Shorwell, Brighstone and Calbourne.

The group has so far raised £70 for the Trust. A JustGiving page has been set up, which people are invited to donate to.

Isle of Wight County Press: The group cycled more than 27 miles for to raise moneyThe group cycled more than 27 miles for to raise money

SWAY runs a number of youth groups — currently on Zoom — and activities in the south Wight that encourage young people to discover and develop their potential in life, and to engage with other young people in a responsible and accountable way.

Andy Dorning, lead youth worker for SWAY, said: "The challenges like this one encourage young people into lively activity which feeds back into Zoom sessions and increased opportunities for conversations with young people and their families."

Information about the upcoming programme and SWAY can be found on online or by contacting Andy on andy.swaymail@gmail.com.