THERE was disappointment and anger during the first few days of November at Crediton Community Interest Company and non-profit organisation, The Turning Tides Project (TTTP), after the theft of its recently-acquired electric bike.

However, there is now some good news, the e-bike has been recovered.

The Turning Tides Project announced on Friday, November 6: “Our electric bike has been recovered!

“We have just collected it from the transport police at St David’s, and will be taking it up to The BikeShed in Crediton as soon as possible to assess the damages caused to it and the cost of that before proceeding.

“We could not have got the e-bike back without you - honestly - not just saying that because it’s the right thing to say! Though it only takes one bad apple to spoil a bunch, we are so fortunate to be overwhelmed with good apples (you guys).

“We would like to thank not just local community but the wider community too, for engaging with us and helping recover the bike.

“We had so many offers of support, volunteering and opportunities to fundraise for us. We are going to have a little think about what would be great for everyone to be involved in, to create equal access and opportunities for all. Watch this space…?!

“It’s not unusual for our equipment to be misplaced, broken or (unfortunately) stolen, it’s just not something we often shout about - people don’t want that negativity, and it is just a reality when running a small business/CIC/not-for-profit.

“Thank you.”

The Turning Tides Project offers one-to-one and shared support services, creative sessions, events catering and runs the tea rooms at Crediton Station Tea Rooms.

It believes everyone has the right to equal access to music, the arts and life, making this a reality for people with 'learning disability' or 'autism' labels in Devon.