Minister Commends Centra on Commitment to Road Safety

03/07/2008

Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has commended Centra on its commitment to road safety for children.

The Minister visited Oakwood Integrated Primary School in Dunmurry recently to see at first hand the training pupils were receiving as part of the Department’s Cycling Proficiency Scheme, which is sponsored by Centra.

Over the past school year 9,372 children received cycle training and around 7,964 passed the proficiency test.

Mr Wilson said: “Children are our most valuable resource and I am grateful to Centra for their commitment to the Cycling Proficiency Scheme and investment in the safety of children.”

Centra and its independent retailers have sponsored the Cycling Proficiency Scheme since 2004 and this support has helped maximise the uptake and impact of the training.

Centra Brand Manager, Nicky Kelly, added “The 86 independently owned Centra stores in Northern Ireland are proud to support the DOE’s Cycling Proficiency Scheme by promoting it in their local area. We see the benefits of schools getting involved as it makes a real difference to the safety and well-being of young people in our community.”

Environment Minister Sammy Wilson is pictured with Oakgrove Integrated Primary School pupil Holly Dunseith (10), Centra Brand Manager Nicky Kelly and road safety character ‘Skooter’.