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25th April 2025

New electric bike battery lockers

After a trial of electric bike lockers with 3-pin plugs (please see below pictures) in Geoffrey Crowther Bike Store, Estates are currently working on installing 6 new electric bike lockers around Walton Hall Campus Bike Stores.

Anyone wishing to charge their e-bike batteries at the Walton Hall campus, please use these lockers as Electric bikes (bike batteries) cannot be charged in any OU buildings.

New electric bike battery lockers location:

17th April 2025

Arriva number 8 Bus Service Timetable Change

From the 20th April Arriva's number 8 bus, to or from Walton Hall bus stop, will be have timetable changes. Arriva have the new timetable posted on the attached link. 8 Wavendon Gate to Westcroft and Oxley Park Bus Route & Timetables | Arriva Bus UK  

8th April 2025

Join the EV Charging Workplace Scheme

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Staff and tenants can now access our electric vehicle charging facilities by joining the EV Workplace Scheme - it's free to sign up!

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18th March 2025

Get ready for MK Festival of Cycling 2025 15-30th March

Join Mayor Bradburn’s rides and events to celebrate the growth of cycling in MK

28th February 2025

Join a Cyclescheme Webinar

Multiple dates are available throughout the year. Follow the link below to find the one most convenient for you! More dates will be added so check back if you require a later date.

The 30–45-minute sessions will cover the advantages of Cyclescheme and Cycling to Work, including potential savings, bike options, the application process, and other Cyclescheme services.

The event will also feature a live Q&A, where Cyclescheme will address as many questions as possible.

14th February 2025

Car Share Bays In North Parking (outside of Acorn at Mulberry Bear)

We have suspended 4 car share bays on the left as you come in to the north car park. The signs haven't been removed but now facing the hedges.

4 car share bay parking spots with their signage face backwards

23rd January 2025

Arriva Bus Timetable Updates - Christmas and January 2025

There will be changes to the Arriva bus timetable from 6th January 2025 and a reduced service over the Christmas period from 22nd December - 5th January.

Follow the links below to see the Christmas and January timetables for the services to or near Walton Hall which will be affected. Information for all Arriva services can be found on the website.

The 8/8A service will not run to Walton Hall Bus Stop from 23rd December - 3rd January.

The 5/6 service will continue to run (15 min walk away) but on a Saturday timetable as a reduced service.

19th December 2024
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