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Central Bedfordshire pupils prepare for Walk to School Week

Central Bedfordshire pupils prepare for Walk to School Week

by | May 13, 2021 | | 0

Pupils throughout Central Bedfordshire will join thousands of children across the UK to celebrate the benefits of walking during ‘Walk to School Week’ (17-21 May).

Children and their parents are being encouraged to swap four wheels for two feet by taking part in the five-day walking challenge, organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May.

Families are encouraged to travel sustainably and either walk, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ for the whole week, to show them the big differences that come from small steps, from healthier and happier children to fewer cars outside the school gates

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Drop-in COVID-19 vaccination sessions available for people aged 40 and over

Drop-in COVID-19 vaccination sessions available for people aged 40 and over

by | May 12, 2021 | , | 0

Anyone aged 40 and over can walk into a number of vaccination centres across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes this week without the need for an appointment.

For the first time in the area’s local vaccination programme, drop-in sessions are being offered at to make the most of available vaccine supplies.

For a limited period, people who have yet to book their vaccine can turn up at a number of sites in the BLMK area during opening hours to receive their first dose.

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Additional testing of close contacts following cases of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern Bedford Borough

Additional testing of close contacts following cases of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern Bedford Borough

by | May 12, 2021 | , | 0

Bedford Borough Council has been notified of cases of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern (first identified in India). Working with Public Health England and the DHSC, the Council, as a precautionary measure, arranged additional testing of close contacts to be carried out. This additional testing will identify any further COVID-19 positive cases, ensure people know to self-isolate and help slow the spread.

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Bedford Borough Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May 2021)

Bedford Borough Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May 2021)

by | May 11, 2021 | | 0

Research on the mental health impacts of the pandemic showed going for walks outside was one of our top coping strategies and 45% of us reported being in green spaces had been a vital for our mental health.

The Mental Health Foundation said websites which showed footage from webcams of wildlife saw hits increase by over 2000%. Wider studies also found that during lockdowns, people not only spent more time in nature but were noticing it more.

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