Try a Bus Day is just the ticket!

September 8, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Try a Bus Day is just the ticket!

Wednesday 9th September 2015

Caught a bus lately?

If not, there’s a great chance to find out about routes, fares, where the stops are, and much more at a special Try a Bus event on Wednesday 16th September.

This is run by the sustainable travel initiative, Ideas in Motion from 10am until 12:30pm at Belfairs Methodist Church, Eastwood Road North, Leigh.

It is especially for anyone who has not used a bus for a while, or who may not be very confident to do, or may have mobility issues, or perhaps may feel isolated.

Those who attend will have an opportunity to go on a short bus journey as well as the chance to discuss a local bus operator and with Council travel experts, the best and safest ways to use buses in Southend.

Executive Councillor for Public Protection, Waste and Transport, Councillor Martin Terry said: “Residents who are not regular bus passengers may greatly benefit from this extra encouragement to re-discover how convenient and accessible buses are and to explore details of the latest routes available.

“We hope as many people as possible will come along to this most helpful event. It is free, but you will need to book your place by calling 01702 215003 or emailing: ideasinmotion@southend.gov.uk

“This is just one of the activities taking place in Southend to mark European Mobility week, which are all aimed at helping people get out and about and keep active.”

Saturday 19th September - The Older Peoples Assembly Active Ageing event takes place at The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend from 9:30am to 2pm (Please see attached poster for details)
Sunday 20th September - The 5th annual Tweed and Vintage Ride starts at 2pm at Belfairs Woodland Centre Eastwood Road North, Leigh SS9 4LR

Participants are invited to dress up in their best tweed and vintage outfits or just come along to join a mainly off-road bike ride to Southchurch Park arriving at 3.30pm

The event is free, but cream teas (pot of tea and scone with jam and cream) for £3.50, or afternoon teas (sandwiches, scone with cream and jam and a pot of tea) for £6.50 from Southchurch Park Café, must be booked by calling 01702 215595 or emailing: cyclesouthend@southend.gov.uk

Tuesday 22nd September - The Pier Walk meets at Royal Hotel at 12:30pm
1 High Street,Southend, SS1 1JE. This is a free guided walk both ways along the world’s longest pleasure Pier. There no need to book - just turn up on the day. Or if you prefer to walk just one way, you would still be able to buy a Pier train ticket for the return journey.

For more details of all these events please call 01702 215595 or visit: www.ideasinmotionsouthend.co.uk