![]() “It’s great fun and I’m really looking forward to this Saturday. “I’ve been doing this for six years,” the 19-year-old said. Kirkshaws teenager Lewis O’Keefe gave the Advertiser a demonstration of some of the moves he will be executing as shoppers strolled past. “There will be music and it’s just going to be a fun event.” “Robbie and Peter will both be there on the day,” said Annie. ![]() Parkour head coach Peter McKee, a talented individual who participates on the international stage, will also be involved. ![]() It’s something very different and the performance put on will be fascinating.”Īmong those performing will be Coatbridge lad Robbie Griffiths, who was in London at the weekend taking part in the Southbank Centre’s urban arts festival. Hollywood stuntman Flip Rodriguez is a hero to many, but not solely for the gravity-defying stunts that landed him on American Ninja Warrior. Parkour is an activity that helps to overcome fears and limitations. “Those who participate in parkour use their body to overcome obstacles and to engage with their environment. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate psychological differences. “We’ve already been working with Airdrie’s Active Schools team,” added Annie. Up to 100 young people a week go to the organised sessions and now the group are keen to make inroads in the other half of Monklands. Scotland’s first purpose-built parkour facility was created in Coatbridge’s West End Park two years ago. ![]() Parkour – or free running, as it is also known – sees enthusiasts climb and jump over walls and swing from handrails. One of the reasons why a parkour event is being staged in Airdrie is because classes will be launched after the school holidays. “It would be great if people came along to watch or even take part,” said Annie Chalmers, committee member of the Coatbridge Parkour Group. Members will be performing and staging workshops on Graham Street from 11am to 3pm. It is fine to be a nosey parkour in Airdrie town centre this Saturday. ![]()
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