Detailed description (English): Let's Go Lerwick is a range of free fun activities designed to encourage physical activity and sustainable and active travel during EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK between 16th - 22nd September 2016.
Throughout the week customers of Lerwick Town Centre businesses have the opportunity to enter a free prize draw for the chance to win a number of physical activity wristband trackers. Winners will also receive information and advice on EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK themes, getting more active and the health benefits of exercise.
Ten mini vikings will be located around Lerwick to encourage more people to be active, get out and walk and explore until they find the mini Vikings.
There is free Adult Cycle Training at Sound School car park from 10am until 12 noon on Saturday 17th September.
A free Adult Bike Check and Maintenance up to the value of £20 is available at the Shetland Bike Project on Saturday 17th and Saturday 24th September from 10am to noon.
NHS Shetland will be leading relaxed and social walking groups around the South End of Lerwick. Everyone is welcome and should meet at the Market Cross on Tuesday 20th September at 12.30pm and Thursday 22nd September at 5.30pm. The walks will last no more than an hour. Russell Gair will be hosting a running for beginners, back to basics, open evening on Tuesday 20th September at the Clickimin Running Track from 5.45pm. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your level of experience or fitness.
There is also a Step Count Challenge between teams of five staff from Lerwick Town Centre businesses, NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council. The Step Count Challenge aims to get people thinking about more sustainable and active means of commuting to and from work and throughout the working day and reducing the number of short urban car journeys.
The week culminates in the 'Car-Free Day' event on Thursday 22nd September which is the perfect time to use ZetTrans travel information app and leave the car behind. People can buy a ZetTrans/SIC Travel Card on board the bus and get 20% off their fare.
Target group(s): Step Count Challenge - people who live and work in Lerwick and use a car
Other events - all welcome
Objectives: To encourage physical activity and sustainable and active travel. To reduce the number of short urban car journeys.
Expected Outcomes: Less short urban car journeys
More people out and about taking part in physical activity
More people educated on the advantages of choosing alternative travel modes and the benefits of increased physical activity
Partner: Living Lerwick Limited
Shetland Islands Council Sports & Leisure department
NHS Shetland