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Tour de Vale is off
March 26, 2020
This year’s Mix 96 Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride to Sunday 20 September has been postponed because of the coronavirus emergency. Organisers say they believe that the decision is the right one, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of participants, supporters and volunteers, as well as the WheelPower and Stadium teams. Race […]
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Off-roaders united
March 1, 2020
The idea an off-road walking and cycling link between Haddenham and Thame has won overwhelming support from locals and community groups. Results of an online survey just before Christmas, which drew more than 2,000 responses, showed 94% of respondents would use such a route if one was introduced between Haddenham and Thame Parkway rail station […]
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Tomorrow’s world
February 21, 2020
Government Minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton caught a glimpse of tomorrow’s world on when she visited Aylesbury to see a showcase of new technologies that could revolutionise the way that we get around. Buckinghamshire County Council unveiled its technology plans at the event in Friar’s Square, demonstrating prototypes to residents and invited guests, including Transport Minister […]
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New greenway plan
December 28, 2019
Work could start as soon as next summer on creating a new, traffic-free walking and cycling route linking Haydon Hill, Aylesbury, with Waddesdon Greenway. So popular has the Greenway proved – attracting more than 70,000 users in its first year – that the scenic traffic-free link has been designed to connect it with Aylesbury’s cycle network. […]
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Riding high with £56k
December 17, 2019
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, reports that the Mix96 Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride event held earlier this year has raised £56,000. The vital funds will enable WheelPower to transform the lives of disabled people across the nation by providing sporting opportunities and helping them to lead active lives, which has a […]
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Health boost
December 1, 2019
People are celebrating with Bucks-based charity, Scannappeal, to mark the end of a two-year campaign to raise £185,000 for two latest generation 3D heart scanners (pictured) to diagnose and evaluate heart disease. An evening reception was held at Wycombe hospital where cash donors were invited to enjoy the celebrations. Keith Wilson, Trustee of Scannappeal, shared […]
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