Category Archives: Brightkidz Blog

The kids have gone back to school... maybe to new schools... and maybe they are trying a new way of getting there: cycling. So this week we welcome back guest bloggers and cycle shelter suppliers Broxap with tips on how to keep your children safe when cycling to school... or anywhere! Take it away guys......

Starting school is a Big Thing; it’s exciting, they want to make friends and impress the teacher… and that’s just the parents! But it can also be overwhelming with so much information to take in and a strong desire to do the ‘right thing’. If you want parents and pupils to get the ‘walk to...

Why drive when you can be driven? Personally I'd much rather travel by bus than take the car... my time is my own to check my phone and I don't need to worry about the traffic or finding a parking space. However, many of us are in the habit of driving everywhere and would not...

Wondering what to do this weekend? Why not get on your bike? Tomorrow is the start of UK Bike Week (10-18 June), an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life. We love sharing cycling promotion resources with you, so to mark Bike Week here's a guest...

From classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries to this year’s Netflix series The Crown, air pollution in London has played an atmospheric role in our entertainment culture for many years. It may create an air of nostalgia, excitement and mystery but the reality is harsh. A Quick History Lesson In early December 1952 industrial pollution from Europe...

You’ve heard about Walk to School Week and probably taken part too. Now here's something else going on this week; which is helping children make the most of the great outdoors during class time. And we’ve plenty of ideas on how it could also be an inspiration to help you promote safe, active, sustainable travel......

‘I need to make a volcano’! ‘I need a Greek costume!’ ‘I need to walk to school tomorrow!’ Being a parent is one of the most varied and challenging jobs in the world. No training course can fully prepare you. And when your child starts school there is a constant flow of homework projects, dress-up...

Do you want to launch a new walk-to-school scheme? Boost your walking bus? Or just find ways of getting your own children to walk more? From bunnies and blooms, to shoes, shields and shades, here are ten ideas for the months ahead... 1. Treasure Hunts Easter egg hunts are really popular at Easter time and...

Read all about it! Read all about it! If you've organised a walk-to-school initiative or event and it's been a big success, it's great to let others know about it. But how do you get the word out? What you need to do is plan ahead and send out a press release. Here we look...