A BUILDER is shining a light on the importance of leaving the car at home and walking to school this autumn.

To help celebrate Walk to School Month, Taylor Wimpey has donated 100 high-visibility wristbands to the primary school at Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk, for use during the darker months.

Head teacher Steve Crocker said: “We encourage the children to walk to school to promote a healthier lifestyle and to reduce traffic outside the school.

“We are very grateful to Taylor Wimpey for this generous donation which will help raise the profile of Walk to School Month amongst pupils and parents alike.”

Taylor Wimpey sales director Debbie Whittingham said: “We are committed to supporting the communities in which we build.

“We understand that family life can be busy, but walking to school is one of the easiest ways for children to increase their level of physical activity and get fit.

“We hope our contribution will help inspire families to swap the car for a safe walk to school instead.”

Walk to School Month is an annual nationwide campaign that promotes the benefits of walking to school, which results in healthier young people and less traffic on the roads.