Eco Travel Officer Wokingham

Eco Travel Officer delivering the Air Quality Project for the Schools & Community of Wokingham. My Journey & Intelligent Health. Funded by DEFRA.

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Looking into ways to travel more sustainably and think an e-bike might be the solution🤔, then @Wokingham_TC are running an e-bike event on the 26th June from 10am - 2pm at Cantley Park alongside Wokingham Bikeathon. From 11.30 you can turn up and try an e-bike! @AWCyclesReading

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Why not put the car away for #CleanAirDay on Thursday 16th June! For more information check out 👉https://t.co/NUfph0QBuJ #AirPollution @cleanairdayuk @Intelligent_Hlt

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

Air pollution kills up to 36,000 people a year in the UK

#CleanAirDay is this Thursday (16 June), and we want as many people as possible to ditch the car and choose active travel instead

@MJWokingham has routes and maps to help you get around. Just visit https://t.co/Pgor9l1mNb

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Thinking about doing something to improve #airquality where you live?
#CleanAirDay 2022 is on the 16th June - all the @globalactplan resources can be downloaded for free here👉 https://t.co/YICGI8QEoT
@MJWokingham @WokinghamBC @cleanairdayuk

[Clean Air Campaign @cleanairdayuk]

The #CleanAirDay 2022 resources have landed for June 16!

From “how to” guides for events, play streets or school streets, to posters & leaflets to use at your school or organisation & letters to send to your local MP. There's something for everyone.

👇👇
https://t.co/bJXtWRp6cc

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

A month until #CleanAirDay and @MJWokingham will be encouraging everyone to use active travel to get around the borough to reduce #AirPollution - to give you some #MondayMotivation why not download our app👉 https://t.co/cn1Ah5ztGT to start claiming your active travel rewards.

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Did you know today is #WorldHealthDay2022 so why not switch to using active travel.🚶🛴🚴 #AirPollution is the biggest environmental threat to health in the UK, with between 28,000 & 36,000 deaths a year attributed to long-term exposure. @MJWokingham @SustransSouth @WokinghamBC

[Sustrans South @SustransSouth]

It’s #WorldHealthDay🌍 Air pollution is currently the greatest environmental threat to human health. Switching from cars to public transport & active travel for everyday journeys will improve air quality, helping our planet & our health. Take action now for a #HealthierTomorrow.

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

A🆕active travel🚶🛴🚲 🚌 challenge has begun if your are aged 14+ and you live, work or study in Wokingham and there points (coins) to be won that can be turned into rewards so download the app 👉 https://t.co/r70X78aUdf and start earning prizes! @MJWokingham @WokinghamBC

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

If you're aged over 14 and live, work or study in Wokingham borough, you can take part in a new @MJWokingham challenge to win vouchers and other prizes in return for walking, wheeling, cycling and travelling by public transport more.

More at https://t.co/SIanwJLJtm

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

#AirQualityNews have launched a 🆕 podcast which is full of all the latest thinking on how to tackle air pollution and inequality in London.
To give it a listen 👉https://t.co/G0BksnXjdZ @MJWokingham

[AirQualityNews.com @airqualitynews]

🚨 Have you listened to our brand new Air Quality News Podcast? 🚨

Click the link below and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

@k_langford @ImpUrbanHealth

#airpollution #podcast #airquality #health #inequality

https://t.co/MSdeBFAJ6O

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Still plenty of time to sign up for the #BigWalkandWheel🛴🚲🚶 which will run for 10 days from 21 March to 1 April 2022 and is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, including SEN schools. To register your school please click 👉https://t.co/5uIOthsReA @MJWokingham

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

This weekend is the last chance to get outside and take part in the @MJWokingham #WinterOlympics themed trail❄️⛷🛷⛸🏂 around #Twyford starting at Stanlake Meadows. One lucky winner will be in with the chance of winning a £25 Decathlon voucher - good luck!! @RG10mag @twyford_pc

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Cycling is a great way for children to cope with stress and improve their mental health - cycle maps are available on the My Journey website covering Wokingham Borough to help you find a good route! 🚴 👉https://t.co/mPxtujgju3 #childrensmentalhealthweek2022 @MJWokingham

[Bikeability @BikeabilityUK]

Cycling is a fantastic way to improve your mental health, whatever your age.

For some children who contact #Childline for support, cycling is the thing that helps them cope.

Read their experiences in our latest blog ⬇️
https://t.co/yRc9nkQjuZ

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Got a puncture on your bike but don't know how to fix it?? 🤔🚲The My Journey team are running basic bike maintenance course on Wednesday 9th Feb in Woodley, click👉 https://t.co/0nY13qIOVM
@AWCyclesReading @RG10mag @MJWokingham

[My Journey Wokingham @MJWokingham]

Would you like to learn how to maintain your bike or change an inner tube? 🚴🔧⛓
We are running a basic bike maintenance workshop at Coronation Hall, Woodley on Weds, 9 February.
The course costs £10.00 and for further details and how to book on see below ⬇️⬇️

@WokinghamEcoTO

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Last chance to apply to the Garden Forest Scheme! 🌳🌲Trees helps to improve #AirQuality by absorbing pollution and also store carbon which helps tackle #climatechange 🌍@MJWokingham @BTSWokingham

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

Last chance to apply to the Garden Forest Scheme! ‼

Join hundred's of residents who have already applied for their own tree. 🌲

Applications close 6pm on 30 January. To find out more and apply please visit https://t.co/UZ5A1Gvgir

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Have your say 🗣️The consultation has launched to ask your views on how to improve the route between Woodley and Reading - please see details below @MJWokingham @BTSWokingham #AirQuality

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

We are working to improve the connection between Woodley and the Reading borough boundary.

This second consultation on specific details along the route will help us decide how to progress with the project.

Visit Engage Wokingham & tell us what you think: https://t.co/AZIP2rQQP0

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Check out the new changes to the #HighwayCode which are coming in this Saturday to make using roads safer for pedestrians and cyclist 🚶‍♀️🚴 @MJWokingham @BTSWokingham

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

The Highway Code is changing 🚗 🚲

From this Saturday, a hierarchy of road users will come into force, aiming to make roads safer for those at greatest risk 🚛🏍

Make sure you are up to date with the changes here 👇👇

https://t.co/RRXOdTpKdC

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Why not consider using your bike🚲 for those shorter journeys and get fit and improve #airquality all at the same time!! @MJWokingham @BTSWokingham

[Bike Is Best @BikeIsBestHQ]

Nearly 60% of car journeys are under 5 miles. There's a better tool for the job. For short journeys #BikeIsBest

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Leaving the car at home can improve #AirQuality and reduce the effects of #ClimateChange. Wokingham Borough Council are looking for volunteers to join one of the peer groups to discuss what #ClimateAction can be taken - click to register👉 https://t.co/LeVjONhpqa @MJWokingham

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

Want to share your thoughts and ideas on climate change? 💡

We want to hear from you! 🦻

Join the conversation at https://t.co/mmXXON4RDc

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Some Brilliant Designs from the winner and runners up of the My Journey design a high-vis jacket competition - remember to #BeBrightbeSeen!! @MJWokingham

[My Journey Wokingham @MJWokingham]

Well done to Charlotte (Yr 3) who attends Wheatfield Primary School for winning our design a high-vis jacket competition!🦺

The two runners up are Edward (Yr 4) from St Dominic Savio and Eleanor (Yr 4) from Aldryngton who both won some My Journey goodies. 🏆

@WokinghamEcoTO

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Looking for some inspiration to get you out of the house and go for a walk - here are 5 reasons to do it!!! 🚶‍♀️#beactive @BTSWokingham @MJWokingham

[BTS Wokingham @BTSWokingham]

Here are 5 reasons to go on a walk today! Walking can help in so many different respects. Do you have a favourite walk locally? Let us know!

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Enough space for a tree in your garden?? If the answer is yes apply to the Garden Forest Scheme.🌳
Trees prevent the effects of climate change as they soak up carbon dioxide from the air, they also remove harmful pollutants so win win!! For more info 👉https://t.co/OEYYEEKaNr

[Wokingham Borough Council @WokinghamBC]

We have a gift for you 🎁 🎅

Our Garden Forest Scheme invites residents to apply for a tree for their garden 🌳 🌳

For more information about the project, such as tree size, variety and key dates, as well as to sign up, visit https://t.co/21BlqiZPQq

[Eco Travel Officer Wokingham @WokinghamEcoTO]

Have your Say!! The bus service consultation is out for comments until the 16th January 👉https://t.co/5hm28wvDj0 🚌@WokinghamBC @MJWokingham

[My Journey Wokingham @MJWokingham]

The bus service consultation is out for comments until 16 January and is on the council’s new engagement platform 👉 https://t.co/POQD3CYcrw For anyone needing help with the survey, please contact the council by calling 0118 974 6000 or email [email protected]