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Walk London weekend walks May 2009 |
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From 30-31 May Walk London will be running their 'Spring into Summer' program of a weekend of walks, encouraging you to explore the capital's strategic walk network. Check out more details on the website or download the flyer here:
 walk_london_springintosummer.pdf 1.63 Mb
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Past events
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Ramblers Get Walking Day - 30 May 2009
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Get Walking Day is an opportunity for you and thousands of people in England, Scotland and Wales to enjoy a short walk with the Ramblers. All walks are free and run by Ramblers walk leaders. Bring your friends and family - everyone is welcome. Visit their website for more details.
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Big Spring Walk 11-17 May 2009
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Put a spring in your step and support this charity walk. Visit the website for a free walking pack brimming with ideas, tips and materials. Visit our website for more information or ring 020 7239 1922.
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Walk to Work Week 2009 |
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The first ever Walk to Work Week (27 April - 1 May 2009) was a great success, with 4558 employees taking part and 530 workplaces. Check out the highlights here, and keep your eyes peeled for Walk to Work Week 2010! |
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Slow down London 24 April - 4 May 2009 |
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Slow down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to do things well, rather than as fast as possible. The Slow down London campaign will hold a festival offering activities and inspiration through working with a range of partners. Find out more here! |
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Breast Cancer Campaign's walking event |
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STEP ON IT is a new walking challenge. Breast Cancer Campaign is asking the nation to walk a step for each person diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK this May bank holiday (2-4 May 09). There are currently 46,000 people diagnosed every year, which means 46,000 steps and the challenge is to do it in 46 hours! Sign up and receive a free pedometer as well as a pack full of fundraising ideas. Visit the website to sign up. |
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Walk England conference - 3 April 2009 |
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Overcoming barriers to walking is a regional event for professionals across the fields of transport, health, schools & education, sport & recreation, public space and the environment. The conference will run from 9-4 at Millbank Tower. Visit the Walk England website for more information. |
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Walking Works conference - 28 January 2009
Why walking works for business
Our one day conference was for anyone needing inspiration, ideas, tools or techniques to encourage walking as part of a workplace travel plan. Delegates were given the opportunity to:
- Hear about the latest updates, resources and innovative ideas in implementing workplace walking initiatives
- Learn how to run an active travel audit in a workplace, and find out what opportunities it can bring about
- Find out about new awareness events such as National Walk to Work Week 2009
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VIP Day, Oxford Street - 6 December 2008
The Living Streets team hit Oxford Street armed with pledge cards, a stall and heaters, to make full use of its temporary pedestrianisation! We were asking people to pledge to walk for all or part of their journey to work with a whopping 358 people pledging to do so! We were giving away free mince pies in the process to celebrate the launch of our walking calculator. Despite the cold, it was a successful day all round!
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Walk to Work Day 2008
Thousands of commuters took to the streets of London in celebration of Walk to Work Dayl 2008. Find out what happened here.
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