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UPDATE ON FOOTPATH CLOSURE - SIBSEY STREET/CARR HOUSE LANE
Please see further correspondence from the Public Rights of Way Team.
I have been in touch with the contractor, J Murphy and Sons Limited, and requested that they provide a temporary diversion while the works are in progress. They have assured me that they will only close half the width of the route, enabling walkers and cyclists to pass through safely. Although the Notices state that the commencement date is 10 January 2009, I have been informed by the contractor that, due to a technical hitch, works on site have not yet started.
ATTITUDE SURVEY
Yes it's that time of year again. As part of our ongoing monitoring programme we need to find out more about people's attitudes to cycling. Our attitude questionnaire is relatively short and should only take 5 minutes or less to complete. Click here to open questionnaire.
LOCAL EVENTS JAN 2009
Celebrating Cycling
From January to April the City Museum will be holding an exhibition on cycling. The opening event will take place on Saturday 24th January - more details shortly.
There will also be a number of related activities taking place at the museum.
Cycling Talks at the City Museum, Lancaster (Education Room)
All talks are free and start at 1pm
Monday 26 January
'Cycling and Social Movements'
- Dave Horton Research Associate at Lancaster Environment Centre
Monday 23rd February
'Round the world in 20 minutes: how to get 25% of all trips by bike without really trying'
- John Whitelegg, Visiting professor of sustainable transport at Liverpool John Moores University
Monday 23rd March
'Cycling in Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty',
- Tony Riden, Countryside Officer
Kids Cycling Activities
A mixture of crafts and maintenance. All sessions are free and will run from 10am - 1pm
Friday 20th February
Friday 17 April
To book please contact the CDT Team at celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk or call 582392
Healthy Wheels
Did you overindulge this Christmas?
Are you thinking of a way to shed those festive pounds?
Then we might have the answer, with our Healthy Wheels cycling and training sessions.
If beating the bulge is your New Year’s resolution or you just fancy a leisurely ride why not pop along to Salt Ayre every Saturday morning from January 17. The free sessions start at 11am and last for an hour and a half offering you a great opportunity to get fit, meet new people and explore the local area.
Cyclists should bring their own bikes although there is the opportunity to hire one from Salt Ayre. Hire bikes need to be booked in advance from the CDT team (see contact details below).
The sessions are open to all abilities, however, they aren’t suitable for complete beginners (if you are a complete beginner please get in touch and we can help you get started). There’s no need to book - just turn up.
For more information, please contact us on 01524 582392 - celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk
Starts Saturday 17th January 11am
Dynamo Ride & AGM
Friday Feast: 23 January 2009
A shortish ride to a local pub for a meal and a drink. Bring lights.
The destination will depend on the weather and people's inclinations.
Meet at the Lancaster Town Hall steps at 6:30pm.
Call Claire Duplock on 01524 33146 for further details.
AGM: Thursday 29 January 2009 - 7:15pm - upstairs at the Gregson, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Come to the review of the old cycling year and help to plan the next - followed by an illustrated talk on 'Cycling the Danube and other Rivers' by Dick Follows.
All Welcome. Telephone 01524 63641 for further details.
Cycle Maintenance Courses
Brush up on your bike maintenance skills or learn something new.
Courses take place at Pedal Power HQ, Ridge Square, Lancaster.
Next course: Saturday January 31 at 10am (Women only)
Call to book or to register your interest in forthcoming courses. Pedal Power 01524 65328
February Half Term Cycling Courses
Learn to Cycle
This course is aimed at children (age 4+) who use stabilisers or cannot yet ride. Pedals (and stabilisers) will be removed from the bikes so that the children can learn to balance before they progress to pedalling.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a roadworthy bike* and suitable clothes for being outdoors.
Tuesday 17th 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 17th 1 - 3pm
Wednesday 18th 10am - 12pm
*Please ensure that the bike is small enough so that the child can put their feet flat on the ground.
Cycle Skills 6 - 9 yrs
Thursday 19th - 10am - 12pm
Cycle Skills 10-13 yrs
Wednesday 18th 1- 3pm (Level 1)
Thursday 19th 1- 3pm (Level1/2)
Telephone bookings will open 26 January. The booking hotline is 01524 842493 (10am - 4pm) Monday - Friday
All courses are at Salt Ayre Sports Centre and cost £5
LOCAL NEWS
Bike It Officer, Lancaster (Maternity Cover)
Up to £25,000 per annum - 37.5 hours per week based in Lancaster (Maternity Cover - Maximum 15 months)
The main responsibilities of this role will include the promotion of cycling to school at selected primary and secondary schools, supporting ‘school champions' at other local schools and making links between schools and the bicycle industry.
Educated to degree level or equivalent and a cyclist committed to the ideals of Sustrans, you will have excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of working with children and young people, be IT literate and have the ability to motivate others. Experience of partnership working is also essential. CRB Disclosure check clearance is mandatory for this post.
Please quote reference number: NCN636w
For an application pack, please contact Jo Ellis on 0117 926 8893 or email your postal or email address to: jobs@sustrans.org.uk. Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Friday 22 January 2009.
Working Towards Equal Opportunities. This post is funded by Cycling England and Local Authority
OTHER NEWS
Check out the Guardian's cycling website for info on cycling. Recent updates include advice from Nicole Cooke, a day in the life of Victoria Pendleton, BMX Basic techniques, plus plans to improve your cycling.