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Diary & EventsFebruary 2010Bus Timetable Service Changes - Stagecoach & Norfolk Green from 14th see http://www.tfw.org.uk/tp-bus.php#Latest Driver Training - We Mean Business 26th call 01480 375105 March 2010CamShare Prize Draw For the month of March 2010 a prize draw is being held for those who log-on, search and contact their match during the whole month of March 2010. At the same time there will be a prize draw for those sharing their journeys with others in BUDi teams. April 2010World Health Day Wednesday 7th Walk to Work Week Mon 26th - Fri 30th May 2010World Asthma Day Wednesday 5th - gentle regular exercise such as cycling to work helps prevent asthma www.asthma.org.uk National Work from Home Day Thursday 13th - the fourth annual National Work from Home Day will see millions of workers around the UK experiencing the benefits of working from home. www.workwiseuk.org Walk to School Week Mon 19th - Fri 23nd [and try another way to work - walk, cycle, public transport, car share] www.walkingworks.org.uk/walking-and-the-workplace www.walktoschool.org.uk June 2010Help a Heart Campaign - British Heart Foundation (BHF) themed month. Link your promotion of healthy commuting to this health campaign! See www.bhf.org.uk World Environment Day Saturday 5th, celebrated each year on 5 June, is an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme which aims to raise worldwide awareness of the environment. www.unep/org/wed National Liftshare Day (NLSD) Wednesday 9th A great day for promotion of car sharing. To view ideas you may use to promote NLSD click here. More info on National Liftshare Day can be found at www.nationalliftshareday.org Cambridge Environment Festival Full programme of events will be available in May 2009 Events run by Cambridge City Council's Sustainable City Team June Bike Week & Bike2Work Week 12th – 20th This national event has been running each year since 1923. See www.bikeweek.org.uk and www.tfw.org.uk/tp-cycling.php for ideas on activities and contact TfW to discuss your plans. Green Transport Week Sat 12th – Sun 20th Great event ideas for businesses in the Environmental Transport Association's Green Transport Week, see: www.eta.co.uk. July 2010Small Change Big Difference Campaign 12th-17 Run by the Local Government Association encouraging local authorities to focus on reducing their carbon footprint and that of their residents see http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/core/page.do?pageId=1178131 London - Cambridge Cycle Ride Sunday 25th 60 mile route with marshals see http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=196 Also see how TfW employer Marshalls book their own team on the ride ‘Bosom Buddies’ July Jolly Tour de France 2009 Saturday 4th - Sunday 26th see: www.letour.fr August 2010September 2010European Mobility Week (EMW) 16th - 22nd Perfect opportunity to promote walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing see http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/awareness/itwmc/2009campaigninformation EMW now incorporates In Town Without My Car (Car Free Day), therefore ITWMC may be held on any day of the week, though 22nd is preferred see below. Cycling Tour of Britain Bridge the Gap Charity Walk Sunday 14th see http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/communications/community/bridge/ In Town Without My Car (Car Free Day) Wednesday 22nd http://www.22september.org/ October 2010Travel for Work annual travel to work survey Saturday 2nd - Fri 8th click http://www.tfw.org.uk/services.php#Survey International Walk to School Month - Reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and speed near schools. Whilst your children walk to school why not car share, use public transport, cycle or walk to work? November 2010Road Safety Week Mon 22nd - 28th High visibility reflective clothing and accessories can play a very simple, but valuable, role in improving the safety of cyclists and pedestrians and all road users. The links below offer high visibility clothing and accessories available to purchase. see http://www.roadsafetyweek.org/
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