The Not Far? Leave the Car challenge allows everyone who lives, works or studies in Renfrewshire to earn BetterPoints for walking/wheeling, cycling and using public transport. Download the app via the buttons or QR code at the bottom of the page to join in and start earning rewards today!
Megan is an avid volunteer at a local community centre and freelance artist and consultant. They use the app to help achieve personalised targets, stay active and support the local businesses in their adopted home of Paisley.
“As a result of my work, I spend a lot of time locally with it being mostly being remote and with hybrid meetings, as over the past couple of years my health began to plummet with an early diagnosis of fibromyalgia, followed by further failing ailments. I am not even 30 yet but I now have to rely on support and/or a walking aid. But I am not down and out just yet, when it comes to stamina and muscle strength if you don’t use it, you lose it. So I try and get out about when I can, whether it’s to get to my volunteer roles, get my shopping and /or meet a friend for catch up and coffee.
My partner actually signed up first , referring me so we could start with a good amount of BetterPoints as we both commuted on the bus for our respective workplaces. We really liked the range of voucher options available. The points system is attainable and they provided a relatively reasonable target to work towards. Even more so with the extra bonuses with surveys or attendance of local festivities providing a much needed motivation to get out the house even if it’s down the street. I’m unable to reach the high step targets on Google Fit at my current capacity, so it’s better in that sense.
I have managed to redeem a few coffees at Nomads’ when I have had a couple of errands in that end of town and it’s a wonderful treat either it be a takeaway or sit in coffee! I do just love to go and share a proper coffee there with a pal and / or my partner.
With the various rewards you can receive from your points, you can go further with shopping local. I do like to save up towards the Renfrewshire Gift Card to support our local businesses (when not treating myself to local coffee!)
I’m on the bus more than on foot these days, but I do like to explore when I can, taking detours or shortcuts as we have some wonderful footpaths along The White Cart, where you can witness anything from ducks , the swans and if your lucky maybe even our resident heron.
BetterPoints is a spectacular app, a must-have for supporting community initiatives!”
If you're already using the app and would like to share your story and be our next Leave the Car Star, look out for the in-app survey.
If not, you can join start earning rewards today - simply download the free app via the buttons or QR below and register with a Renfrewshire postcode (or use the referral code notfarooa if you commute into the area)
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