Street Tag scheme launches across Wiltshire
It's an interactive app encouraging us to explore local open spaces
A new interactive app's been launched in Wiltshire, with the aim of getting us out into community parks and open spaces, while staying active and the possibility of earning prizes.
Street Tag sees people scanning virtual tags at locations across the county, recording the distance they have walked, cycled, run or used a wheelchair between virtual tags.
People will collect points for visiting Street Tag locations and can compete as an individual, team or with their school to win prizes.
There's already pre-populated tags across Wiltshire, but users are encouraged to create their own tags around their community - as long as they're in safe places and easily accessible.
Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Public Heath, said:
“We’re really excited for Street Tag to launch in Wiltshire. It supports communities across the country to get out and explore local green spaces and keep active, and it’s fantastic that the app will be now available here in Wiltshire as well.
“We’re encouraging everyone to give it a go and see what they can discover while out and about. You can even compete as a team with your school, workplace or with family and friends to climb to the top of the leaderboard and win prizes.
“In addition to the Street Tag app, and to understand more about your health and physical activity, why not try an activity tracker watch or blood pressure monitor? These are available to borrow for free for six weeks from Trowbridge or Chippenham libraries, or the North and South mobile libraries"
“Street Tag will also support the local economy by encouraging people to spend more time in their community and visit local businesses while earning points by visiting tags.
“I’m excited to get out and about and explore Wiltshire using the Street Tag app with my golden retriever, Chino, and I hope to see many of you on my travels.”
Competitions within the Street Tag app will take place at certain times throughout the year, but people can record their progress as soon as they download and start using the app.