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European Mobility Week 2008
Sheffield on the Move
4.30pm – 6.30pm
Sheffield Town Hall
(All Welcome, Advance Booking Required)
Launch meeting and question time. This is a public meeting to debate Sheffield’s transport issues.
Contact: You will need to register to take part either by email to lisa@divacreative.com or phone 0114 221 0378
Walkit.com Launch
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Starting at the Peace Gardens
(All Welcome)
Our new online walking journey planner is launched with a city centre guided walk brought to you by 'Get Walking Keep Walking'.
Contact: Helen Judge / Ben West on 0114 205 3954 or visit www.getwalking.org.uk for further information
A Clearer Future Conference, Day 1
9.00am – 3.00pm
Royal Victoria Holiday Inn
(Advance Booking Only)
Free conference to explore issues around air quality and how this impacts upon health, transport and the urban environment.
Contact: visit the Care4Air Clearer Future page for further information
Walking out in Sheffield
Meet at 11.00am
Meeting Point, Sheffield Interchange
(All Welcome)
Guided three mile, high level walk from Ringinglow to Fox House, via Houndkirk. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a coat in case of rain, and a sandwich and drink. Fare: £3.50 (Sheffield Day Saver).
Contact: Malcolm and Cath Mackay on 0114 232 3494
Care4Air Awards Ceremony
Arrival from 6.00pm
Millennium Galleries
(Advance Booking Only)
Regional awards to recognise individuals, businesses, schools and organisations who have made a significant contribution to improving air quality in the region.
Contact: visit the Care4Air Awards page for further information
A Clearer Future Conference, Day 2
9.00am – 1.30pm
Royal Victoria Holiday Inn
(Advance Booking Only)
For details, please refer to Day 1.
Contact: visit the Care4Air Clearer Future page for further information
Dr Bike Surgery
Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm
Barkers Pool/Fountain Precinct
(All Welcome)
Dr Bike will be on-hand to offer advice and information for city centre workers on free coaching for cycle commuters.
Devonshire Green Festival - ‘Get There with Cleaner Air’
10.00am – 5.00pm
Devonshire Green & Devonshire Street
(Free Event, All Welcome)
Devonshire Green will play host to a cleaner air extravaganza featuring fun activities for all ages. Come and try your hand at our cycling try-out event, visit the activity tent to pick up some new skills, try out the Go Travel Challenge and find out how easily you can travel around South Yorkshire.
As a traffic-free zone, we will cut back on pollution and show what are city centre streets could be like with fewer cars around.
Go Travel Challenge
10.00am – 4.00pm
Across South Yorkshire in the centre of Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Come along to take the challenge, pick up some circus skills, enjoy the entertainment and visit the information stalls.
Contact: visit www.gotravelchallenge.com for further information
Family Friendly Cycle Ride
Meet at 10.30am
Meet at the start of Trans Pennine Trail (TPT), Platts Lane off Oughtibridge Road
(All Welcome)
Off road cycle ride along the TPT to Wortley and possibly beyond. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for their safety at all times.
Contact: to join ring Sophy or Karl on 0114 201 6550 in advance or visit www.syndda.org.uk
In Town Without My Car Day
10.00am – 3.00pm
Fargate
Why not leave your car at home for one day? On this international day, we will be encouraging everyone to look for alternative ways to make their journeys in and around the city. Information stalls and advice will be available on Fargate.
Contact: visit www.mobilityweek.eu for further information