Free Fuel Good Session

Posted on July 23, 2018

Forth Valley Communities for Conservation are hosting a FREE Fuel Good sessions 10am – 3:30pm on Friday 27^th July at Re-Union Canal Boats Ltd, Lock 16, Camelon, FK1 4QU. The session should last approximately 50 minutes per participant and will be led by a trained driving instructor, who will advise participants on how to drive more efficiently, both economically and environmentally.

The training aims to lead to:

reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions
reduced risk of accidents while driving
lower risk of vehicle wear and tear on tyres, brakes and clutches
opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to the environment

All participants must bring their own driving licence and their vehicle.

They currently have the following slots available:

11:40am
1:20pm
2:10pm

To book your place, or for further information, please contact Aneel Bhopal by phone: 01324 610950, or email: Aneel.Bhopal@centralscotlandrec.org.uk

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