Eco Driver Training Sessions

Posted on July 18, 2019

Forth Valley Conservation for Communities (FVC4C) are restarting their free Eco Driver training sessions, running August – November in Falkirk and Stirling:

Monday 5^th August
Monday 26^th August
Tuesday 10^th September
Tuesday 18^th September
Monday 7^th October
Monday 28^th October
Monday 11^th November

Falkirk sessions will take place at Re-Union Canal Boats’ Carpark, Portdownie, Camelon, FK1 4QU.

The training features individual slots of 50 minutes, and aims to help people reduce their fuel consumption, wear and tear on their car, save money and be more environmentally friendly.

Participants must have a UK driving licence and use of a car for the training.

To book your place, or for further information, contact FVC4C by phone: 01324 610950.

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