Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself as the new convenor of BrunsBUG, and to let you know about a workshop we're having in April - see below, and please pass on to your cycling networks or Brunswickian friends.

Cheers,

Anna Strempel

Do you love your bike?  

Do you want to help make Brunswick the best cycling suburb in the

WORLD?!? 

***Community events to promote cycling***

Cyclovia Sydney Road: one brilliant Sunday in May Sydney Rd will close to cars,

and cyclists, trams and pedestrians will take over the street - with the full support of Council!

BrunsBUG is helping to organise this exciting event and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved.

***Partnerships with local organisations***

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre runs a recycled bicycle program for asylum seekers in the community.

Second hand bikes are easy to come by but suitable helmets, lights and locks are much more difficult to find.

BrunsBUG wants to think up some ways to assist this incredibly worthwhile program. 

***Bike path art projects***

The time has come to turn the Upfield Path into a visual extravaganza! 

***Advocacy projects ***

BUG members have plenty of opportunities to influence policies and funding decisions at the local, state and federal level, drawing on a wealth of experience and technical know-how. How can we give ourselves a louder, stronger voice? 

We'll be exploring these ideas and more at BrunsBUG 2006

Brunswick Town Hall 

Saturday 8th April from 2 - 4pm

All welcome - bring your imagination, your enthusiasm and as many bicycling buddies as you can muster!