Wristband donation reflects Taylor Wimpey’s support for Walk to School campaign

TAYLOR Wimpey is helping to shine a light on the importance of leaving the car at home and walking to school this autumn.

The leading housebuilder is supporting Walk to School Month, which takes place every October and encourages parents to walk their children to school instead of travelling by car.

Taylor Wimpey is working in partnership with schools to support the initiative by supplying pupils with high-visibility wristbands to wear during the darker autumn and winter months.

The aim of the campaign is to promote healthy lifestyles – especially in the light of growing concern about levels of childhood obesity and fitness – and reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.

Taylor Wimpey has provided 60 wristbands to encourage reception pupils at Stephen Freeman School in Didcot to walk to school – and help keep them safe on the journey.

It is part of a campaign that will see more than 12,000 wristbands provided to children across the country.

Nikki Gibson, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire, which is currently building new homes at its Brunel Rise and Great Western Park developments in Didcot, says: “We are committed to supporting the communities in which we build our high-quality new homes, which is why we are working in partnership with Stephen Freeman School as part of Walk to School Month.

“We understand that family life can be busy, but walking to school is one of the easiest ways for children to increase their level of physical activity and get fit. We hope our contribution will help inspire families to swap the car for a safe walk to school instead.”

Ruth Bennie, headteacher at the Stephen Freeman School, says: “We encourage the children to walk to school to promote a healthier lifestyle and to reduce traffic outside the school. We are very grateful to Taylor Wimpey for this generous donation which will help raise the profile of Walk to School Month among pupils and parents alike.”

Walk to School Month is an annual nationwide campaign that promotes the benefits of walking to school, which results in healthier young people and less traffic on the roads.

Great Western Park and Brunel Rise are situated near the vibrant town of Didcot, which boasts a range of shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

Both developments enjoy good travel links, with easy access to the A34 which leads to the M4 and M40, while Didcot Parkway railway station offers regular services to London Paddington, with a journey time of around 40 minutes.

There’s a superb selection of homes currently available to reserve at Great Western Park, including two, three and four-bedroom properties priced from £230,000.

The Sales Information Centre is located in Sir Frank Williams Avenue, off the A4130, and open daily from 10am to 5pm (Mondays from 1pm to 5pm) while the Sales Executive can be contacted on 01235 420739.

Alternatively, there’s a stunning range of homes available at Brunel Rise, including two, three, four and five-bedroom designs priced from £220,000.

Interested buyers should visit the Sales Information Centre at Brunel Rise at Great Western Park, located off Wantage Road, Didcot, and open daily from 10am to 5pm (1pm until 5pm on Mondays).

Alternatively, the Sales Executive can be contacted on 01235 420762.

Further information about Taylor Wimpey developments across the region is available by calling 01235 541900 or visiting the website at taylorwimpey.co.uk