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The national Walk to School Campaign is the UK's largest walk to school campaign, with over 2 million children taking part each year. The campaign is run by the national charity Living Streets, which campaigns for more walking in people-friendly streets in partnership with our local supporters.

Our next event is Walk to School Week, 17-21 May and a press release for it can be downloaded from this page.

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For further information, contact:

Anna Powell
Press Officer, Living Streets
020 7377 4900
anna.powell@livingstreets.org.uk

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Friday 3 September 2010
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Children who walk to school 'are less stressed in exams'
Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets, told Mail Online: 'This new research is more ammunition for what we have been saying all along- walking really does work.
Published: Wednesday 11 August 2010 in GENERAL NEWS

First Walk to School for young boy
A 12-year-old boy born with a short right leg plans to walk into school for the first time after surgeons "grew" his limb by 31cm.
Published: Tuesday 10 August 2010 in GENERAL NEWS

Lollipop patrol hit by cutbacks
With local authority cutbacks, lollipop ladies (and men) are being cut, particularly across South Tyneside...
Published: Friday 6 August 2010 in GENERAL NEWS

CHARITY URGES PARENTS TO BE MORE PROACTIVE WITH CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Living Streets, the national charity behind the Walk to School campaign is urging parents to be more proactive in the face of the new "plus size" clothing range for toddlers and young children launched by retailers such as Marks and Spencer.
Published: Monday 26 July 2010 in GENERAL NEWS

Funding crisis cuts STAs
As the charity behind the national walk to school campaign, Living Streets is alarmed to hear that local authorities are considering cutting school travel advisor posts in Spring 2011, when central funding ends as part of the government’s cost-saving activities.
Published: Friday 23 July 2010 in GENERAL NEWS