The Think, Move, Breathe challenge allows everyone who lives, works or studies in South Lanarkshire to earn BetterPoints for walking/wheeling, cycling and using public transport. Download the app via the buttons or QR code at the bottom of the page to join in and start earning rewards today!
Meet Helen from Rutherglen, after discovering BetterPoints, she gave up her car and now enjoys journeys on foot, by bike, bus, and train.
Here’s what she said about using BetterPoints:
"My name is Helen, I’m 61, live in Rutherglen, and recently retired.
I first heard about BetterPoints when I took schoolchildren to a Junior Road Safety Officer training session run by South Lanarkshire Council. I joined because it seemed an excellent way to monitor and increase my activity levels. It also felt like a great way to encourage family, colleagues, and friends to travel more sustainably while getting fitter.
Since joining the campaign, I’ve changed how I travel. I gave my car to my niece, who needed it for work, so now I get around on foot, by bike, bus, and train, and occasionally as a passenger. If I’m early for a bus, I’ll walk to the next stop instead of waiting and when the weather is good, I often walk the whole way. Glasgow is less than three miles and it’s a lovely route along the River Clyde and through Glasgow Green.
Using alternatives to driving has helped me discover new routes across Lanarkshire like Chatelherault, New Lanark, Tinto and more.
I haven’t once thought about going back to the car. I can cycle to the gym faster than driving and never worry about parking. There are great cycling routes around South Lanarkshire, so I can avoid traffic and enjoy the countryside. One of the biggest benefits has been less stress, I take my time and enjoy the journey. I regularly meet a friend to walk into town for coffee, then bus home.
I like seeing how active I am each day and how many points I earn. I’ve used my BetterPoints at Tesco (to buy food for our local food bank), John Lewis (a pair of boots that fit my niece better), and my favourite, Marks & Spencer, where I treat myself."
Well done to Helen, by sharing her story she is our Think, Move, Breathe Leave the Car Star. Want to be like Helen and over 1000 others across South Lanarkshire earning rewards for their sustainable journeys? Scan the QR code below or tap the buttons at the bottom of the page:
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