Pembrokeshire College's engineering students are helping community nurses and pastors reach rural communities by restoring adult bikes, ready to be sent to Africa.

The original idea came from Jim Bowen, of Clynfyw Farm, near Boncath, who started the project in 2014, sending mobility aids to the disabled and bicycles to the community workers of South Africa and Kenya.

Level 3 engineering operations and maintenance students have now taken up the mantle. They will refurbish bikes as part of their Welsh Baccalaureate Community Challenge project.

"I can't wait to put my skills to good use for such a worthy cause," engineering student John Lewis, "We already have 30 bikes to work on."

Mr Bowen added:

"We're delighted that Pembrokeshire College students are helping out this year. The need for bikes in Durban, South Africa is massive and we hope for the college to be involved for many years to come."

The Community Challenge project is an excellent opportunity for students to utilise their skills on a meaningful task.

"As the bikes will be individually numbered and tracked, our students will be able to trace their journey and learn about their new owners," said college lecturer, Chris Urack.

"They'll be able to see the direct impact that their work will have on people in rural communities in South Africa, it's a great project for us to be involved in."

The group aims to fill a container with the restored bikes by Easter. If you would like to donate any unwanted adult push bikes, please contact Chris Urack or Luke Sturgeon at Pembrokeshire College on 01437 753100.