GoCycle Update No15 BWS
Go Cycle is supported by Leighton-Linslade Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council
GO CYCLE UPDATE Issue No.15, November 2009
I have listed the content below for your ease and reference.
1) BuzzCycles New Members Evening, 4th November
2) Market Stall – 10th November 2009
3) Wheelie Wednesday – 11th November 2009
4) Leighton Buzzard Christmas Weekend, 27th -29th November
5) Summary of GoCycle events planned for Leighton-Linslade
More details on news and events at our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org.
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Happy Cycling!
Alvina Farrow, GoCycle Promotions Officer email alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
1. BuzzCycles New Members Evening – 4th November
BuzzCycles are hosting a new members evening on 4th November at Pulford Lower School, Parson’s Close. Individual membership is £5 (or £7 for families) and every member signing up on the night gets a free Immobi Tag Electronic Protection Kit worth £12.59! Come along anytime between 7pm and 9pm and find out the benefits of becoming a BuzzCyclist! Refreshments will be available courtesy of GoCycle and bring your bike bits to take part in the swap shop!
For more information on BuzzCycles email: buzzcycles@aol.com
2. Market Stall – 10th November 2009
GoCycle’s Dr Bike will have a Market Stall in the Town Centre on Tuesday 10th November. We will be offering a FREE BIKE CHECK to members of the public, no need to book, just bring your bike along. We will also be offering advice and assistance on lights now the nights are drawing in.
3. Wheelie Wednesday – 11th November 2009
A reminder, our next Wheelie Wednesday lunchtime cycle ride takes place on 11th November. Meet at the Market Cross Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 for a guided cycle excursion lasting approx. one hour.
4. Leighton Buzzard Christmas Weekend – 27th-29th November
GoCycle are pleased to be helping the ILoveLB Group deliver a fabulous weekend of activities to launch the start of the town’s countdown to Christmas.
Why not take advantage of the free local bus service or cycle into town, especially on Sunday 29th November when Dr Bike, “Bling Your Bike” and members of the Cycling Circus will be coming to town, shows on the hour every hour from 11am! Bring your bike and visit our market stall on the Sunday to collect a fabulous free gift and to register for our free prize draw to win a brand new bike for Christmas.
The Christmas weekend has been planned as a festival of fun for families, with lots going on each day...
Friday 27th November, 4pm – 8pm
Late night shopping, Fancy Dress Competition 6.20 pm, Switching on the Christmas Lights at 6.25 pm, Hot chestnuts, ice rink, Grand Firework display, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Childrens’ Rides, Strattons BBQ, Barringtons Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Saturday 28th November 10am – 4pm
Ice Rink, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Hot Chestnuts, Childrens' Rides, Street Entertainers, Market, Live Bands/Choirs, Santa’s Grotto, Berni from Raffe Photography
Sunday 29th November 10 am – 4 pm
Cycling Fun – bring your bike and join in the fun – gifts for everyone, Dr Bike, “Bling Your bike” stall, Ice Rink, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Hot Chestnuts, Childrens’ Rides, Street Entertainers, Craft Market/Fair, Strattons Hog Roast, Santa’s Grotto, Berni from Raffe Photography
For more information see http://www.iloveleightonbuzzard.com/
*** All weekend, Chaineys Cycles in Friday Street will be offering 10% off the cost of new bike, and 20% of the cost of accessories purchased at the same time, for anyone who can collect the same day ***
5. Summary of GoCycle Events Planned for 2009
Check out our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org for cycle training. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced cyclist wanting advanced training we have a course to suit you and can arrange training at a time and location to meet your needs.
November
4th Buzzcycles New Members Evening at Pulfords Lower School, 7 – 9 pm
10th Dr Bike comes to town – visit us on our market stall
11th Wheelie Wednesday guided ride between 12.30 – 1.30. Meet at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at for a leisurely lunch time ride. Take a break from the norm and GoCycle!
27th – 29th ILoveLB Christmas Weekend, including cycling entertainment and prizes for everyone arriving at the town centre by bike on Sunday 29th November.
Fill your diaries with all the GoCycle action! For information and to subscribe to our newsletter go to www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org
