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Brighton and Hove
Date: 21 September
Location: Brighton, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free bicycle rickshaw rides, creation of a village green and beach in 'The Lanes', free bike doctor clinic and live music.
Organizer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Web address: Journey On Brighton & Hove
Contact e-mail: journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Bungay, Suffolk
Title: Car-Free Day Bike-In
Date: 22 September
Location: Bungay, Suffolk, England, UK
Events planned so far: Attend the Car-Free Day Bike-In on foot, bike, scooter, roller-skates etc. for a chance to win cash prizes or a bike.
Organizer: Sustainable Bungay
Web address: http://transitiontowns.org/Bungay/CarFreeDay
Derbyshire
Title: Community Bike Ride
Date: 20 September
Location: Derbyshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: Organised bike ride to Derby
Organizer: Choose Cycling
Contact e-mail: info@choosecycling.co.uk
Web address: http://www.choosecycling.co.uk/community
Devon
Title: Devon Car Free Day
Date: 22 September
Location: Devon, England, UK
Events planned so far: Competitions and a free cash prize draw aimed at local businesses to encourage staff to leave their cars at home and try an alternative way of travelling to work. Motorists which have no option but to drive for their commute to work are invited to do their bit for Devon Car Free Day by car sharing and will be entered into a free draw if they sign up to www.carsharedevon.com between September 8 - 22.
Organizer: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council
Contact e-mail: travelwise@devon.gov.uk to register entry to the free prize draw
Web address: www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter www.carsharedevon.com
Additional comments: Companies interested in taking part in the competition can download the application form from the website.
Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire
Title: Car Free Day
Date: 24 September
Location: Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: This is the first such event planned in our towns, but preparations are going well. A joint car free day on the 24th of September 2008, with prize draws, free bus tickets, rickshaw rides, a large mass cycle ride etc.
Organizer: Harrogate and Knaresborough Car Free Day Committees
Web address: www.harrogatecarfreeday.com
Contact-mail: adam.harper@hotmail.co.uk
Hastings, East Sussex
Title: In Town Without My Car
Date: 22 September
Location: Robertson St, Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK
Events planned so far: 11am-4pm, free Dr Bike tune-ups, stalls, bike displays, Awards ceremony at noon!
Organizer: Hastings Urban Bikes
Contact e-mail: info@hastingsurbanbikes.com
Web address: www.hastingsurbanbikes.com
Lewes, East Sussex
Title: Fume Free Friday
Date: 19 September
Location: Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
Events planned so far: Campaign encouraging people to car share, cycle, walk or use public transport. Individuals can make a sustainable travel pledge on website
Organizer: Lewes District Council
Contact e-mail: ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Web address: www.lewes.gov.uk
London
Title: Screen on the Street
Date: 20 September
Location: Islington, London, UK
Events planned so far: Liverpool Road will be turfed over to create a green space for people to sit, picnic and watch scheduled films on a large cinema screen and listen to live music entertainment.
Organizer: London Borough of Islington
Contact name: John Robson
Contact e-mail: john.robson@islington.gov.uk
Web address: www.islington.gov.uk
Title: Give Your Car The Day Off Festival
Date: 13 and 20 September
Location: Richmond Green (13 September) and Barnes Green (20 September), South West London, UK
Events planned so far: Attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle, face painting and performance area with music, dance and sport.
Organizer: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council
Contact name: Ellie Ridgeway
Contact e-mail: e.ridgeway@richmond.gov.uk
Web address: www.richmond.gov.uk
Title: Car Free Day Festival
Date: 21 September
Location: Leytonstone, East London, UK
Events planned so far: Street stalls, live music, dancing, public art, bike displays and children's entertainment.
Organizer: Waltham Forest Council
Contact e-mail: wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web address: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/rd/car-free-day-festival
Title: London Freewheel
Date: 21 September
Location: London, UK
Events planned so far: Bicycle ride through London. Carnival entertainment including music, cycling angels and jugglers.
Organizer: Sky Sports
Contact e-mail: contact@londonfreewheel.com
Web address: www.london.gov.uk/freewheel
Title: Car Free Day Music Jam
Date: 28 September
Location: Wood Green High Road, North London, UK
Events planned so far: Roads will be closed to all traffic. Stage with entertainment from local musicians and performing arts from schools and local public. Farmer's market, children's area, try a bike stall where you can practice your cycling skills, stunt BMX cycling, arts and painting space.
Organizer: Haringey Council
Web address: www.haringey.gov.uk
Date: 21 September
Location: Hounslow, London, UK
Events planned so far: Free smoothie made by pedal power, getting your bike fixed for free and saving on petrol by signing onto the London wide car sharing database.
Organizer: Hounslow Council
Web address: [1]
Title: Give Your Car The Day Off: Isle of Dogs
Date: 22 September
Location: Tower Hamlets, London, UK
Events planned so far: Road closures, street festival, tea party, information stalls, live music, BMX bike trials, organised walks, free bike repairs and free energy saving light bulbs.
Organizer: Tower Hamlets Council
Web address: [2]
Maidstone, Kent
Title: Maidstone Goes Green Week
Date: 15 - 19 September
Location: Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Events planned so far: Prize draws throughout the week. Make your own pedal power fruit smoothie. Spot the car sharing superheroes. Reduced bus fares. Commuter challenge encouraging everyone who lives in Maidstone to go car free for the day and receive a free breakfast.
Organizer: Kent County Council
Web address: www.kentonline.co.uk www.kent.gov.uk
Manchester
Date: 20 September
Location: Manchester, England, UK
Events planned so far: Road closures. Exhibition and information stalls highlighting the health and environmental benefits to be gained from using travel alternatives to the car.
Organizer: Manchester City Council and Salford City Council
Web address: www.manchester.gov.uk
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Title: Leave Your Car At Home Day
Date: 22 September
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
Events planned so far: Four walking buses to the town centre. People turning up at the event with a bus or Metro ticket valid for that day can claim a free pedometer. Exercise bike sessions from fitness instructors. Free bicycle checkups from a bike doctor. Public lecture covering issues around transport, particularly air quality and congestion.
Organizer: Chronicle Live and Newcastle City Council
Contact e-mail: go.green@ncjmedia.co.uk
Web address: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/gogreen
Reading
Date: 16 and 22 September
Location: Reading, England, UK
Events planned so far: 16 September information afternoon about cycling and using public transport, information about Reading's air quality, free basic health check, and a cycle powered smoothie. 22 September organised bike rides into town and business challenges.
Organizer: Reading Borough Council
Web address: www.reading.gov.uk
Scotland
Title: Give your car a break during September
Date: 8 - 26 September
Location: West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Events planned so far: 8 - 12 September is Travel Challenge week - individuals encouraged to use sustainable transport to work. 15 - 21 September is walking week - where you can join an organised walk led by experienced leaders. 22 to 26 September is West Lothian Cycle week - organised cycling to work. Email a travel pledge and you will be entered into a free prize draw.
Organizer: West Lothian Council
Contact e-mail: communications@westlothian.gov.uk
Web address: www.westlothian.gov.uk
Date: 21 September
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Events planned so far: Dressed up bike parade, music, market, and a Village Fair.
Organizer: Portobello Energy Descent and Land Reform Group
Web address: http://www.pedal-porty.org.uk
Contact e-mail: [info@pedal-porty.org.uk]
Date: 22 September
Location: Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Events planned so far: Free breakfast for travellers by subway, free goodie-bags for passengers on trains and live performers in stations.
Organizer: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Web address: [3]
Sheffield
Date: 16 - 22 September
Location: Sheffield, England, UK
Events planned so far: Community transport question time and environmental conference. Organised city walks. Family-friendly cycle ride. Free bike repairs. Green festival.
Organizer: Sheffield County Council
Web address: www.sheffield.gov.uk
Trowbridge
Location: The Consortium, Hammond Way, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148RR
Events planned so far: The staff have really got behind the event and we even have someone riding a horse to work!
Event description: Staff to try and leave their cars at home and travel by fun alternative means! Prizes for most unusual and longest distance alternative commute being offered!
email: barney.greig@theconsortium.co.uk
Web address: www.theconsortium.co.uk
Walsall
Title: Travel to Work Differently
Date: 16 - 22 September
Location: Walsall, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle. Information and offers on public transport. Competitions and discounts on bicycles.
'Organizer: Walsall Council
Web address: www.walsall.gov.uk
Worthing
Date: 21 September
Location: Worthing, England, UK
Events planned so far: A mass cycle ride around Worthing
Contact e-mail: jcoote1265@aol.com
Web address: http://events.theargus.co.uk/m6/disp.asp?i=162357
