United Bikes

A social enterprise offering migrants in York a chance to connect with their community, socialise and share, using the power of the bicycle.

[YORK City of Sanctuary 🧡 @SanctuaryYork]

Urgent - any landlords in York who would be able to rent to an Afghan university student, his wife and their three small children? Please DM us.

[Everybody's Cycling @EverybodysCycle]

2 free cycling events this week! Our Bike Doctor is @BurnholmeSports today until 1pm as part of #BigBikeRevival @CyclingUK_Yorks.
On Thurs (22 Sep) #worldcarfreeday & Fri (23 Sep) @yorksport1, don't miss our free inclusive try-out cycling event! https://t.co/f8eDnJbDGN

[York Cycle Campaign @YorkCycle]

A reminder that the tunnel under the railway, from Little Hob Moor to Hob Moor is closed at the moment for installation of lights, improving safety before winter. Scheduled closure from Monday 15th August to Friday 2nd September.

[Move Mates @move_mates]

Final August Wellbeing Walk taking place in #York City Centre on Tuesday. Meet 1pm at Museum Garden gates (Lendal side) for a short walk with rest breaks.
Book here: https://t.co/vyJYlGLhQX
@GuildhallWard @MicklegateWard @YorkLibrariesUK @CityofYork
September walks coming soon!

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

@YUMIYork Sorry we missed you on Friday! Looks lovely.

[St Nicks #YorksGreenHeart @StNicksFields]

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Green Flag Community Award. This is the 12th year we have gotten this award and it is testament to all our amazing volunteers who work so hard to improve the site and make it as welcoming as possible for people and wildlife.

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

A beautiful day for our 2nd orientation walk. Here we are on the impressive Scarborough bridge. A lovely group of people from all over the world. The star of the show? Nina the tiny dog. Look at her amazing outfit 😍 👒 🐕 DM to join us next month! Everyone welcome @YUMIYork

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

Another great cycle training session @YorkMosque this week. All women were so confident at riding by the end that we went on a bike ride! Super proud. @RoadSafetyYork @CityofYork @StNicksFields

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

"Today was one of the best days of my life..Thank you" Dilan started the day telling me she was very scared, but determined to learn to ride. So proud of her!
Thanks to @YorkMosque @RoadSafetyYork @iTravelYork

[York Bike Belles @YorkBikeBelles]

Welcome Oksana! We have been working with @SanctuaryYork to support Ukrainian arrivals into cycling as an easy and affordable means of travelling around the city. Oksana enjoyed a lovely evening ride into town with Amy recently. More at https://t.co/w8L1Bb2CIN. #LifesBetterByBike

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

Join us and @YUMIYork for our next orientation walk of York. A free guide of the city and local amenities for those new to the city. Everyone welcome! Email [email protected] for more information and to book

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

Do you fancy learning to ride? Our next FREE cycle training session for migrant women living in York is next Wednesday @YorkMosque Email us at [email protected] for more info and to book @SanctuaryYork @refactyork @RoadSafetyYork @iTravelYork @YUMIYork #refugeeswelcome

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

We are really excited to be a part of this. Our volunteer mechanics are ready and waiting to get bikes fit for new owners!

[YORK City of Sanctuary 🧡 @SanctuaryYork]

Did we mention that with @CityofYork @united_bikes @YorkBikeBelles - & other wonderful orgs in York - we are launching a bikes for refugees scheme. To donate a bike see our form: https://t.co/L11bodrZlB

[York Racial Equality Network @YorkRacial]

This Wednesday 13th, please join us in the annex at St Sampson's 1pm-3pm, where will be doing some crafts and a fun quiz on York for those new to the City. We look forward to seeing you.

[United Bikes @united_bikes]

A reminder that our first orientation walk of the series is this Saturday, 10am outside @YorkExplore An easy, accessible route of approximately 40 mins. Everyone welcome! Please get in touch for more information

[YUMI York @YUMIYork]

Join us & @united_bikes for a guided walk around the city to get to know York… Sat July 2nd at 10am outside @YorkExplore. All welcome. Email [email protected] for more information! @ysj_cc @YSJUGlobal @refactyork @YorkRacial @SanctuaryYork

[St Nicks #YorksGreenHeart @StNicksFields]

Experience St Nicks – Saturday 9th July 10am – 4pm We want EVERYONE to experience the amazing space and activities we offer. Why not come and try our taster sessions and learn more about us? Link for booking taster sessions here: https://t.co/yC4RSp9YnU

[York Refugee Week @RefugeeWeekYork]

Happy #RefugeeWeek2022 We are excited to continue #RefugeePoetryFest & will be sharing some wonderful poetry throughout the week! Our first poem is written by a group of Tamil women, w/ translation & reading by @ShashTrevett

[York Refugee Week @RefugeeWeekYork]

Our hugely popular FUNdraiser for Refugee Action York @refactyork is back! We are delighted to host a pub quiz in aid of RAY in the Winning Post on Bishy Road (Wednesday, 22nd of June, 7:30pm). Come along, form a team, have some fun and raise money and awareness.

[YORK City of Sanctuary 🧡 @SanctuaryYork]

It makes our hearts glad to see this at the start of #RefugeeWeek. Yaroslav & his family deserve everything good. Thank you @Bluebird_bakery for helping with this!

[Joe Gardham @socialvisionuk]

York’s first hub for migrants, run by migrants, is now open every Saturday at @YorkExplore. It hopes to be a beating heart for the migrant community, a one-stop-shop for all the support people may need!

You can read more about it here:https://t.co/UdDwQRl604