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THE 2023 FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
21 October - 17 November
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Walking, cycling and wheeling for purposeful journeys.

Photograph of a bike wheel riding past a girl and woman walking.

Lifelong wellbeing theme

What’s on offer?

This fun interactive event engages families to think about active travel as an option for shorter journeys. This is a drop in event at the below locations 

What’s it about?

Share your views on walking, cycling and wheeling including barriers and preferences, have a go at cycling on a static bike for a mile and see if you can get on the leaderboard, and design your own badge to promote active travel to take home.  

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Catherine Purcell, School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University.  

Dr Emily Holmes, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University  

Dr Tracie McKinney, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, University of South Wales  

Dr Amy Mizen, Health Data Research UK, Swansea University  

Dr Marco Arkesteijn, Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University  

Dr Kim Knowles, Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies, Aberystwyth University   

Pedal Power 

 Living Streets 

Sustrans

Cycling UK Cymru

Open to

The stall is open to anyone but is aimed at families and children who are of school age. 

Of particular interest to

Of particular interest to families and children who are of school age. 

Scheduling information

  • Thursday 26 October - Spark, Cardiff 2:30- 6pm
  • Friday 27th October – Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 9.30am-3.30pm

  • Thursday 2nd November - Pontypridd Library 9.30am-12.30pm

  • Friday 3rd November - Tesco Superstore Aberystwyth 12.30pm-4.00pm