Walk It Bike It Ayrshire Active Travel Hubs Ayr and Kilmarnock
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A monthly podcast discussing all things walking and cycling, on the first Monday of each month.
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All
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Episode 25 - Accessible Ayr
Accessible Ayr is an ambitious project by South Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Sustrans. The plan is to significantly invest in the town centre, making it a vibrant and more attractive place for people to visit and enjoy, as well as make it easier to access by pedestrians and cyclists. This month we are joined by Fiona and Chris from the project team to tell us all about it!
You can have your say at https://accessibleayr-swecouk.hub.arcgis.com/ - this leg of the consultation is open until 12th Dec with more opportunties to contribute in the New Year too.
You can view the plans and get more info at https://accessibleayr-swecouk.hub.arcgis.com/?fbclid=IwAR33V504ApWQGIoOt2KsCb76P_sl-wsPALtKG9BkBOyDmZ5j8PIkoXpCGpM
Project overview on South Ayrshire Council's website https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/accessible-ayr
Follow project progress on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085024729990
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All -
Episode 24 - Socialtrack
This month we're joined by Neil Morrison from Socialtrack, a Community Interest Company bringing better living through BMX to the people of North Lanarkshire and beyond. Neil chats to us about their Shredability school programme, their new facility at Strathclyde park, our recent collaboration at Girvan Academy, Mindful BMX and how they have honed their very refreshing coaching style.
Links discussed:
https://www.facebook.com/Socialtrackcic
https://www.instagram.com/socialtrackco/ https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbmx/
https://pumptrack.com/
https://velosolutions.com/
https://www.scottishbiketrial.co.uk/
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All -
Episode 23 - Gillian's Walks
This month we are delighted to be joined by Gillian Craig of Gillian's Walks. Well known as one of the best walking resources there is in Ayrshire, the Gillian's Walk website has been up and running since 2016. It's creator (and ex hub officer) Gillian tells us how it all began and the exciting plans she has for the future of Gillian's Walks.
Links discussed:
Ayrshire Coastal Path Go Fund Me for 2022 Maintenance - https://www.gofundme.com/f/ayrshire-coastal-path-maintenance-fund-2022
Foraging Walks and Digital Navigation waitlist - https://gillianswalks.com/guided-group-walks
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All -
Episode 22 - The Power of Walking with Kevin & Anne
This month we are bringing you the story of two of our very valued volunteers, Kevin & Anne. Walking has made a huge difference in their lives and they have a wonderful story to share all about their intro to walking and the impact it has had.
All walks organised by the Active Travel Hubs are free to attend.
You can find info about all Kilmarnock Active Travel Hub Walks here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/active-travel-hub-kilmarnock-31693322077
And all Ayr walks here: www.bit.ly/ATHwalks
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All -
Episode 21 - Ayrshire Walking Festival
Amy from Ayr, Pernille from Kilmarnock and Kate from Irvine Active Travel Hubs catch up to tell us all about the upcoming Ayrshire Walking Festival 3-11 September 2022
Download the programme at www.bit.ly/AWFest
Podcast links:
ACP Jimmy Begg https://anchor.fm/walkit-bikeit/episodes/Episode-5---Jimmy-Begg-of-The-Ayrshire-Coastal-Path-epeetn
Nordic Walking https://anchor.fm/walkit-bikeit/episodes/Episode-7---Nordic-Walking-with-Fiona-Fisher-esq9ou
Cani-Hike https://anchor.fm/walkit-bikeit/episodes/Episode-9---Cani-Hiking-with-Lindsay-Johnson-e11oo51
Inspire South Ayrshire https://anchor.fm/walkit-bikeit/episodes/Episode-16---Kayleigh-Haggo-of-Inspire-South-Ayrshire-e1etagk
Health Walks https://anchor.fm/walkit-bikeit/episodes/Episode-13---Ayrshire-Health-Walks-e191u4r
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All -
Episode 20 - Coalfield Community Landscape Partnership
This month we are joined by Colin MacDonald from the Coalfield Community Landscape Partnership
The Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership (CCLP) is a five-year project led by East Ayrshire Council and working with communities and organisations to deliver projects in the coalfield area of East Ayrshire that:
Address the threats to the natural, built and cultural heritage through conservation, enhancement and promotion, capitalising on the area’s assets for the benefit of people in the landscape
Create opportunities for learning, recreation and wellbeing within the landscape for people with a range of abilities and backgrounds
Reveal the past lives of the communities, drawing upon their close relationship with the land, thereby connecting people with their heritage and inspiring stewardship
Equip people with the skills and knowledge to manage their landscape sustainably, building capacity and making it a successful place for residents and visitors alike
Colin talks us through some upcoming projects that are going to be amazing additions to what the area has to offer.
Colin mentions this link: A Musical Celebration of The Coalfields - The Moss and The Cosmos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0c6189x6fg
Additional projects to highlight are Place-Names of the Coalfield Communities (glasgow.ac.uk), The Lost Villages | An Oral History of Miners' Rows and Deindustrialisation in East Ayrshire, Scotland. and Ploughing up our past – Cumnock History Group.
The Walk It Bike It Podcast is produced by the Ayr and Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All