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walking for Health

"Working with communities to deliver projects which will positively benefit their mental and physical well-being"

Groundwork's commitment to the communities we work with in Derby & Derbyshire is unquestionable. Our view of the environment is very much a holistic one, where we see a healthy environment and a healthy lifestyle as being inextricably linked. Many of our project programmes encompass routes to healthy lifestyles.

Walking for Health is a dynamic programme providing gentle exercise for health or recovery from illness. With short and graded walks which are suitable for all the programme is very popular and is supported by local health professionals and GPs.

Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire have worked with their partners to set up a number of Walking for Health Groups, all of whom have now become independent and arrange all their own programmes, etc.

The following list shows all Walking for Health Groups and gives further details on their walk programmes and who to contact.

Sandiacre Strollers Walking for Health Group
A Walking for Health Group which started on 20th October 2006 and usually meets every friday at 10:15am from Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre.
Latest Programme - October-November 2008

Ironville and Codnor Park Walking Group - A Walking for Health Group in Ironville, started 29 June 2006.
The group are keen to attract new walkers, so if you fancy getting healthier and want to join a walking group, contact Moray Stewart, Walks Coordinator on 01773 609100.

The Bridge Strollers - A Walking for Health Group from Langley Mill, The Bridge Strollers usually meet every wednesday at 1:30pm Bridge Centre, Cromford Road, Langley Mill and once a month have a bus trip leaving at the earlier time of 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Seats need to be booked for the bus trips. Other walks are a mix of local and car trips to places all over Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Contact the Bridge Strollers from here

Monday Strollers, Ilkeston: An independent Walking for Health group from Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Ilkeston.
Latest Programme - September - October 2008

Somercotes Walking Groups - A well-established independent Walking for Health Group set up in Somercotes in Summer 2005.
For more information, contact ALAN ROWE, Walks Coordinator, on 01773 609430 or Marion Horton, Health Coordinator @ Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire on 01773 535232.

Latest Programme - November 2008

West Park Walkers, Long Eaton - An independent Walking for Health Group from West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton every tuesday at 10:30am.
Latest Programme -- November 2008