University Walk to Work Day

University Walk to Work Day – Tuesday May 10th 2016

As part of Living Streets #try20 the University would like to encourage all staff to try walking to work.

We’re organising a ‘walk and talk’ club to meet at various points around the city and hope you can join us.

When: Tuesday 10th  May
Meet: 7:55 am
Leave: 8:00 am
Duration: 15 – 20 minutes

Meeting Points:

  • Nosey Parker Pub, Triton Road
  • Petrol Garage, Burton Road/Yarborough Crescent Roundabout
  • Richardson’s Cars, High Street – just before Dixon Street
  • Magna Carta Pub, Cathedral District
  • Lincoln College, Monks Road (Dean’s College entrance)

Please make sure you are at the meeting point by 7:55 am to set off for 8:00am. (See maps below for exact location of meeting points.)

You will be given a ticket to claim your goodie bag from the atrium at lunch or you can arrange to fetch it from the Estates Team on the 2nd floor of the Minerva Building – email tturton@lincoln.ac.uk

Volunteer?

We’re looking for two additional volunteers to lead the Petrol Garage on Burton Road meeting point, and the Lincoln College meeting point. If you would like to help please email environment@lincoln.ac.uk

Benefits of Walking

  • Mindfulness & stress-relieving – you get to work in a much calmer state of mind and become more focused for the day
  • Healthier – it’s proven that walking for 20 minutes a day improves your fitness and overall health
  • Cheaper – without the extra costs of petrol/parking you can save up for more fun things! If you get rid of your car entirely you could save upwards of £800 a year!

FAQ

  1. I cycle/catch the bus to work. Can I still get a goodie bag?
    A. If you cycle or take the bus, you can still head to a meeting point for the given time and then walk the rest of the way in with the group.
  2. I live too far away to walk or cycle, how can I get involved?
    A. There are side streets with free parking along Burton Road and in Boultham Park area. You can park there and then join a meeting point and walk in.
  3. I start work earlier/later than the given time, can I still take part?
    A. Absolutely! And to prove you’ve walked in, we just ask you take a pic of your walk to work.