Announcements - Physical Activity Health Alliance

Cycle to work day - 13th September

Last Updated: 9/5/2017

Join thousands of others cycling to work on 13 September. Whether you're commuting by bike for the first time or you already ride to work on a regular basis, it's time to get ready for joining in the UK's biggest one-day celebration of cycling to work. Pledge your ride below and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win some amazing prizes.

What is this? events
What is it about? cycling
Where is it relevant? UK

World Day for Physical Activity on Wednesday 6th April

Last Updated: 2/15/2017

World Day for Physical Activity will take place on Wednesday 6 April 2016. “Active Child; Healthy Adult” is this year's central theme. Celebrate by organising an event and/or activity that encourages individuals and various community groups to be active. Register your event on the website to contribute to the log of activities taking place across the world. These events can be publicised by downloading promotional posters from the World Physical Activity Day website.

What is this? events
What is it about? physical activity
Where is it relevant? Rest of World UK

Age Scotland Coastline Challenge

Last Updated: 10/25/2016

The coastline and borders of Scotland is the setting for Age Scotland’s Let’s Get Moving challenge!

What is this? events
What is it about? benefits of physical activity
Where is it relevant? Scotland

Nominate your Glasgow Men's 10K starter!

Last Updated: 6/6/2016

The Glasgow Men’s 10K run organisers are on the hunt for a worthy starter for this year’s Glasgow Men's 10K!

What is this? events
What is it about? physical activity
Where is it relevant? Glasgow Scotland

New Funding Announced at Active Travel Summit

Last Updated: 10/29/2015

At the inaugural Active Travel Summit, Transport Minister Derek Mackay announced that “the Scottish Government is meeting its commitment to continue record levels of active travel funding through a cash injection of £3.3m for cycling and walking infrastructure.”

What is this? funding events
What is it about? active travel
Where is it relevant? Scotland

Aberdeen Car Free Day A Success

Last Updated: 10/29/2015

The NHS Grampian Aberdeen City Public Health Team report on the success of the sixth annual ‘In Town Without My Car Day’ event in Aberdeen last month.

What is this? events
What is it about? active travel sustainable travel
Where is it relevant? Aberdeen City

PfA 2015 Volunteer Awards

Last Updated: 7/10/2015

Nominate your outstanding volunteers in Paths for All’s volunteer awards by 5pm on Friday 31 July.

What is this? events
What is it about? volunteers
Where is it relevant? Scotland

Walking Football Festival 2015

Last Updated: 6/19/2015

The Spartans Community Football Academy held the first ever Walking Football Festival in Edinburgh on 7 June 2015.

What is this? events
What is it about? walking football
Where is it relevant? UK Scotland

Pedal for Scotland Challenge 2015

Last Updated: 5/28/2015

Now in its 17th year, Scotland's biggest and best bike event offers three rides for people of all ages and abilities.

What is this? events
What is it about? cycling
Where is it relevant? Scotland Glasgow City Edinburgh City

The Big Pedal 2015

Last Updated: 4/17/2015

In March 2015, the Big Pedal took place in schools across the country.

What is this? events
What is it about? cycling active travel physical activity
Where is it relevant? UK

Workplace Cycling Challenge - Cycling Scotland

Last Updated: 1/26/2015

Cycling Scotland are running a cycling workplace challenge in January and February 2015.

What is this? events
What is it about? cycling
Where is it relevant? Scotland