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Lanarkshire care home get moving with launch of new trishaw initiative

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A Lanarkshire care home really got things moving with the launch of their trishaw initiative.Over £8000 was raised for the equipment at Rutherglen Care Home, which has been specially adapted to carry elderly and disabled passengers safely.The trishaw also has a battery in it to assist the pilot and Merchant’s House in Glasgow, Tesco in Burnside, Co-op on Main Street and Advinia Healthcare all made donations.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android And the rest was raised through fundraising in the home.Paul Lawson, customer relations manager, told Lanarkshire Live: “There is a new linking pathway almost completed between the care home and Grow 73’s Community Gardens in Overtoun Park.“The trishaw is going to be a regular sight in the park and the residents will be enjoying regular rides.“The benefits to the residents are huge, this will enable them get out and about, enjoy fresh air, sunshine and meet different people.“The goal of this project is to enhance and enrich the lives of elderly and disabled people by giving them access to the beautiful outdoors through pioneering trishaw rides.”The project has been supported by Cycling Without Age Scotland and their CEO Christine Bell piloted the trishaw at the launch.She said: "Well done to Paul and the team at Rutherglen for pulling this off and becoming the

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