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good going Newsletter Issue 16
good going Newsletter Issue 16
Issue 16 May - June 2007
You're Better Off By Bike
May = Month of Walking
Did you know that the month of May is the month of walking?
Look out for the Walking Treasure Hunts at the May Merrie Fair at the Fairfield on the 7 May or download a copy from our website. There are treasure hunts available for Kingston, New Malden, Surbiton and Chessington.
Complete the Treasure Hunts and send them back to our team and you could be in with a chance to win a Debra the Zebra inspired gift.
June = Month of Cycling
Dr Bike - As part of bike week we have organised a free bike safety check and Police secure marking session in Kingston Town Centre on the Sunday 17th June from 11:00 to 14:00 outside Bentalls Centre, Clarence Street.
Bring your bike along and the Doctors and the Police will be able to give it the once over!
Book a cycle training session before the end of June and you can get two lessons for the price of one.
Lessons costs £12.50 – to claim your discounted lessons contact us on 020 8547 5865 for more info.
New Walk to School Campaign (WOW)
As a result of a recent School Travel Plan Network meeting, representatives decided to try an alternative to the existing Walking to School Campaign.
It has been agreed to take part in the London wide WOW (Walk Once a Week) campaign which encourages pupils to walk throughout the school term instead of just during one week of a term.
WOW is a fun effective scheme which ensures that walking to and from school is promoted on a regular basis throughout the year.
The new campaign will include score cards for pupils which will enable them to gain points towards collecting badges.
The idea is that children will be encouraged to walk either on a Wednesday or walk once a week hence the name of the campaign.
We hope that your local school will enjoy the new WOW campaign.
The Bus Saver Ticket is Changing
The bus saver tickets are changing so make sure to use up any old style bus saver tickets by the end of June 2007.
Tour de France Promotional Event
Tour de France will be taking place on 6/7/8 July. To help promote cycling in the lead up to this the month of June has been dedicated as the month of cycling.
So keep a look out for our Cycling Treasure Hunts. These will be available from the Green Fair, local libraries and can be downloaded from our website by the end of May 2007.
Look out for two new walking buses during the Summer Term. Fern Hill Primary are going to re-launch their walking bus with even more walkers and Park Hill School are going to launch a second walking bus starting in Richmond Park.
If you have any questions don't hesitate in contacting the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or email travel.awareness@rbk.kingston.gov.uk