The summer prize draw was won by James Clunie, a resident from Victoria Road. James was visited by a Travel Advisor on 16th July 2010 and agreed to complete a 5x30 challenge, which involves completing thirty minutes of activity five times within one week. However, James completed ninety minutes of activity seven days in one week. James told us that he has quite an active job and already does a bit of walking, but the challenge pushed him to do even more than he would normally. James was delighted to have won a £200 voucher for Nicholson’s Cycles, having told us that he has never won anything before. He plans to use the voucher to help get his bike fixed in time for the Dundee Cyclathon which takes place on 12th September. However, he stated that he would consider buy a new bike as well and give his existing bike to his 21 year old nephew to help him get to college. James was presented with his prize at the Dundee Travel Active shop by Bryn Williams from Nicholson Cycles on 2nd September. James was very positive about the project and said that the Travel Advisor was very helpful when she called, and encouraged him to complete his challenge. He felt the project was working really well and hoped it was helping people realise how easy it is to keep active. Shown left to right: Bryn Williams (owner of Nicholson’s Cycles), Claire O’Boyle (Travel Advisor) James Clunie

The BBC news website posted the following story: 'About 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented each year in the UK if people did more brisk walking, claim experts'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11137074

Saturday 28 August 2010 There will be a launch and ride for the Dundee Railway Heritage Trail leaflet which was part funded by Dundee Travel Active. Meet at 10.30 at Discovery Point and then following the trail in the leaflet. Are any cyclists in the Blairgowrie / Meigle / Alyth areas interested in mid-week or evening cycle rides or weekend day rides? If so, please contact Stuart Sutherland 01250 870165 For more information about these rides, contact: Patricia Harrow Secretary CTC Tayside 01575 574 082 07941418 440 cycling@patandron.me.uk www.ctctayside.org.uk

Although the Dundee Travel Active Bikeboost scheme is now fully subscribed, our free cycle training scheme is still available to anybody who wants to learn to cycle or improve upon thier existing skills. For more details about free cycle training contact the Dundee Travel Active team on 0800 111 4510

Dundee Travel Active and Get Cycling have teamed up deliver a free cycle scheme to residents in the Hilltown, Stobswell, City Centre and West End areas of Dundee. Dundee and Dundee United Football clubs both helped with the handover of the bikes to members of the public who signed up to the scheme. The community part of this project has been fully subscribed and is now closed to new applicants. A scheme for students and employees of the universities will begin in September. However, our free cycle training scheme is still available. For more details about our free cycle training contact the Dundee Travel Active team on 0800 111 4510

The second year of the Dundee Travel Active Personalised Travel Planning (PTP) project began on 1st June. We have a new team of eight Travel Advisors who will be out visiting around 9,000 households in the Hilltown, Stobswell and West End areas over the next four months. We had a fantastic response to the project during 2009, with more than one third of all the people we spoke to telling us that they are now getting more exercise, and many who say that they’re saving money and feeling healthier too. If you live in one of the above areas, have a 10 minute chat with an advisor on your doorstep who can offer ideas and advice on ways to get active that suit you. They will also offer you the chance to take up an Active Challenge with a number of great prizes to be won. Our advisors wear bright red uniforms and carry a photo ID badge and remember that the service is completely free – they won’t be trying to sell you anything. There are other ways that you can take part too – why not drop in to our shop in the Wellgate Centre (opposite TJ Hughes), phone us on 0800 111 4510 or email us at info@dundeetravelactive.com

The sun shone and resident's of Dundee who had taken part in the Dundee Travel Active programme over the past year came to a Travel Funday on March 13th. As well as enjoying some fairly healthy food, guests were treated to an afternoon of balloon modelling, guided walks, given a chance to receive cycle training and a few even joined in an impromptu game of rounders with the Dundee Travel Active project team. Who said getting healthier can't be fun! Anthony Active turned up too (although he arrived by his own special taxi).

Muriel Webster won a six-month platinum leisure pass after successfully completing her Dundee Travel Active challenge of walking from home to Dundee city centre twice a week. After chatting with Kirsty Duncan one of the Travel Advisor Team at the Olympia Centre in October, Muriel set herself the challenge and on completion entered the Dundee Travel Active prize draw. Muriel had the choice of a 12 month bus pass, a £200 Tiso Dundee voucher or a six month platinum leisure pass which she chose. The leisure pass means Muriel can enjoy one of her favourite activities, swimming. Muriel collected her free platinum pass from the Dundee Travel Active shop in The Wellgate Centre. Pictured left to right are: are Kirsty Duncan of Dundee Travel Active, Muriel, and Kevin Rattray who is performance support officer for Leisure Active.

Look out for Anthony Active when you are next out in Dundee. Anthony Active is part of the Dundee Travel Active team and is working along with our team of Travel Advisors promoting active travel in the city. Anthony will be visiting schools in the area and will be busy working at our events held across the city in summer. Who knows? Anthony may even appear on a bus near you!!

Cycle rides from Dundee are now established monthly on the last Saturday of each month. Do come along and newcomers will be made particularly welcome. There are usually a range of abilities catered for from potterers to more serious riders. If a ride is designated as a RENDEVOUS RIDE then it means that there is no fixed start point. Participants rendevous - normally for lunch at the stated destination point and make their way home alone or in small groups, if you would like to make contact with someone cycling from your local area please get in touch with Pat who will try to arrange alink up. Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like further information about any of the above. This type of ride may be unsuitable for complete beginers, contact the secretary if unsure. Forthcoming events These rides are organised bike rides led by the local CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) groups. You do not need to be a member of this groups to join in. Bike Maintenance in Forfar 4 Monday evenings from 11 January 2010. To be held in Outdoor Store, Forfar. 7 - 9 pm. £2.50 per session to include use of tools, etc. Limited numbers so please book with Ron Harrow, 01575 574 082. Secretary, Pat Harrow harrow21@waitrose.com Telephone number 01575 574 082 http://www.ctctayside.org.uk/