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• Free cycle hire bikes over Christmas

  22-12-2018 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The London cycle hire service, Santander Cycles is offering free bike hire over the Christmas period, including on Christmas Day, when the bikes are pretty much the only public transport available.
  Use the discount code XMASCYCLE2018 to claim a free 24-hour access period until 31 December.
  The code will provide one 24-hour access period, with all journeys less than 30 minutes included. Make as many journeys as you like within 24 hours, and the first 30 minutes of each journey is free.
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• Crossness Pumping Station saved — reopens in 2019

  22-12-2018 10:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  The magnificent Victorian pumping station at Crossness that had to close suddenly earlier this year has secured its future after raising nearly £500,000.
  The Crossness Pumping Station found asbestos in the main Beam Engine House during restoration works, and had to close to the public, with restricted access for everyone else.It was likely that it would remain closed for a long time as they needed £400,000 to remove the asbestos safely.
  Asbestos is generally safe if left untouched, b
  
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