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Walk To School Week 2009 competitions are now closed


Thanks to everyone who took part and made Walk To School Week 2009 such a success.

Our competitions for parents and teachers are now closed, and winners will be contacted on the 1st and 15th June respectively.

The next big event in the Walk To School calendar is Walk To School Month 2009, which takes place for the whole month of October (1st-31st). Check back here soon for information on what will be going on!

And if you have any suggestions or questions, do email us at walktoschool@livingstreets.org.uk!

Walk to School is happy to support the Change4life campaign.


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Did you know if we carry on as we are, 9 out of 10 of today's kids will grow up with dangerous levels of fat in their bodies? This will put them at greater risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, cancer and diabetes in later life. Change4life is all about making small changes to help your kids build healthy bodes. Visit their website or ring 0300 123 4567 for more info.

Still wondering why to walk? Find out the benefits on our facts and figures sheet.

Local Authorities needing more information should visit our Local Authorities page.

If you would like any further information, please contact:

Alice Blogg, Project Coordinator, Living Streets
020 7377 4906
Email: alice.blogg@livingstreets.org.uk

Walk To School Week 2009 was supported by Fruity Faces - the fun, healthy way to raise funds for your school.

Fruity Faces are fun inflatable fruit carriers which clip onto schoolbags, backpacks, sportsbags and lunchboxes and encourage children to eat more fruit. They protect fruit from bruising when being carried to school and for every Fruity Face purchased, your school can receive a cash back reward for your PTA. For more information about how Fruity Faces can raise money for your school, please visit the Fruity Faces website.

Fruity Faces Ltd is a charitable trust. All monies generated by the sales of our products go to 3 international children’s charities. Please click here for more information.








Walk To School Week competition!


Two Feet, the specialist supplier of fitted school shoes, is offering your school the opportunity to win up to *£200 worth of sports equipment. Please visit the Teaching Zone website to enter students from your school into their Footwear Designer Competition.

*Terms and Conditions apply

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