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Annual Cycling Event on the 8th of June postponed !

Unfortunately due to circumstance beyond our control, our annual Cycle Event will now be postponed. We will do our best to provide a revised date as soon as possible.

 

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

 

Kind regards

Travel advice team

6th June 2023

Additional EV charging posts at Walton Hall

We are pleased to announce the addition of 6 posts (12 charging points) in the Church car park at Walton Hall. These are all ready to use as of today. The spaces at the moment are painted as Car Share bays and this will be amend to EV markings over a weekend so as to not inconvenience users.

 

5th June 2023

Annual Cycling event - 8th of June

Please save the date and join us for our annual cycling event.

Register on the 8th of June to be entered into the prize draw please use the link here and have your bike fixed by Cycle Saviours on the day.

Anyone who can attend onsite, and register will receive a gift while stocks last.

30th May 2023

Bike shed improvements

The lights in the bike shed near Mulberry Bear have been updated with LED lights which are brighter to make the area safer, they are also more economical .We are hoping to roll this project out over the rest of the campus.

3rd May 2023

Cyclescheme stats 2022

Please click here to view our 2022 Cyclescheme stat with information of the most used supplier and employee engagement.
30th March 2023

Walking challenge 2023 (13th to 17th) of March

Well done to everyone that participated in our walking challenge, 378,577 steps were logged by the 26 recorded participants. Walking is an excellent way of keeping fit and contributes immensely towards a strong and healthy mind. Walking also supports a “greener environment” so well done and thank you all participants for giving it a go. Those that have won in the prize draw have been contacted and we hope that you continue to carry on walking wherever possible.

The benefits of walking include:

28th March 2023

This week's Walking Challenge 2023 13th to 17th of March

Walking not the challenge for you but still want to participate? Let us know your chosen challenge and how successful you have been. We encourage all staff to participate and let us know how you have done so. It doesn’t matter how you have participated or if you measure success through distance, time or any other way, your name will be added to the list of participants and possible prize winners.

16th March 2023

Walking Challenge 2023 13th - 17th of March

To join us as we do our part for the environment.

7th March 2023

BUS FARE CAP

We have been advised by the Milton Keynes City Council that:"Arriva Milton Keynes are taking part in the fare cap . It applies to all single fares in the City".

Please click the link for more information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-bus-fare-cap-to-be-extended-and-bus-services-protected-with-new-funding

21st February 2023

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