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Download an Interview

We have recorded a radio interview with Living Streets Chief Executive, Tony Armstrong, which you can use to mix together your own interview.

Download Part 1

Covering:
  • What is Walk to School Week?
  • What’s happening during Walk to School Week?
  • Why have you launched this report now?
  • Whose fault is it that children aren’t walking to school any more?
  • If it’s so dangerous for kids to walk to school, why are you saying they should? Isn’t it safer to drive them?

Download Part 2

Covering:
  • But aren’t parents who drive their kids to school just trying to protect them?
  • What are the benefits of walking more?
  • What are you calling on parents to do?
  • But parents have busy lives, they need to get to work and it’s quicker to drop kids off.
  • Where can I find out more?


If you are making use of these resources, or if you would like to interview someone from the campaign live (on air or pre-record), please contact Anna Powell, Press Officer, on +44 (0) 207 377 4900 or anna.powell@livingstreets.org.uk

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