A WEEK-LONG drive to encourage people to leave the car behind begins on Friday 16.

Bury has organised a range of events to mark European Mobility Week, showing how using alternative transport benefits people's health and their environment.

A day's free bus or Metrolink travel is on offer, while guided walks have been arranged across the borough. Cycling rides and green vehicle demonstrations are also scheduled. For full details, pick up a leaflet from public buildings or log on at www.bury.gov.uk/bury/travelplan