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The Information Office, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
8th June l998 |
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ON YOUR BIKE! (OR BUS, TRAIN, HORSE, TANDEM...)
WHY YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME ON JUNE 16
Sussex University will mark National Car Free Day on June 16
with a day of fun events designed to encourage people to leave
their cars at home and use an alternative, greener method of transport.
Public transport improves the environment for all by helping to
reduce air pollution, which has been linked to between 33 and
66 premature deaths per day in the UK1. The day will start at
8.30 am with organised cycle rides from Brighton and Lewes to
converge on campus at 9 am; anyone using a car on the day will
be invited to make a voluntary contribution to the National Asthma
Campaign. The day also includes street performers, a raffle and
the return of the Bike Doctor who will provide a free service
and advice for cyclists.
National Car Free Day at Sussex is supported by BT Payphones and
has been organised by University of Sussex staff and students
in association with the National Asthma Campaign. The schedule
of events will proceed as follows:-
8.30 am
Organised cycle rides departing from Brighton (Saunders Park,
Vogue Gyratory) and Lewes (half a mile beyond Lewes Prison on
the Brighton Road)
9 am
Free simple breakfast at the Meeting House for all cyclists/people
using innovative transport
9 am - 10.30 am
Bike Doctor available to provide free servicing, at the Meeting
House
11 am
Norman Baker, MP will award a prize to the person using the most
innovative and sustainable method of transport, and draw the winners
of the raffle, at the Meeting House. (Free raffle entry to all
arriving at campus without a car; tickets will be available from
the front of campus and at the Meeting House).
Prizes include a month's Saver ticket from Brighton & Hove
Bus Company, a set of bike lights, a special cake, a fitness room
voucher or individual fitness programme for the University Sportcentre
and other goodies. If you want to help reduce pollution, stress,
traffic congestion and health risks, and improve air quality and
safety, leave your car at home!
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For further information please contact Penelope Chapple on
(01273) 678904 or Laura Miles, Information Office, tel: (01273)
606755 ext. 4353, fax: (01273) 678335, e-mail: L.Miles@sussex.ac.uk
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