Weather forces wheelie convoy indoors

AFTER unfavourable weather conditions once again threatened the abandonment of this week’s ‘Wheelie Convoy,’ organisers opted to re-route the event rather than cancel altogether.

By Staff Writer

Teresa Gray and her mum Janette, both of Warrnambool, with their decorated walkers.

Much to the excitement of participants, the event (previously scheduled to take place at Lake Pertobe) was held at the Archie Graham Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

People in wheelchairs joined those with wheelie walkers, mobility scooters and trikes to enjoy a delicious free barbecue lunch in the centre while listening to live music.

Warrnambool City Council coordinator community programs Clare Vaughan said the convoy was designed to promote social connection, physical activity and the use of Warrnambool’s accessible foreshore infrastructure.

While Wednesday’s unfavourable weather drew the event away from the foreshore and indoors, the enthusiasm of participants remained high.

“Each year, Warrnambool gets more and more accessible, so this was a great opportunity for people to catch up with some fellow wheeled transport users,” Clare said.