Activ8 Lincoln and West LindseyJanuary – March 2015

Group Walking Programme

Led Walks

Free... Fun... Friendly... For Everyone!

Meet new people and explore your local area

First moves plusBeginners walk: up to 30 minutes/ very gentle pace, on flat ground.Distance: Up to 1 miles.

First movesBeginners walk: <60 minutes / gentle pace.Distance: 1 – 2 miles.

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Walk grading & symbols

For further information about any of the sessions please contact the

Healthy Lifestyles Team:

T. 01522 873 581

E. get.active@lincoln.gov.uk

W. lincoln.gov.uk/healthylifestyles

Prior to taking part in any of our walks

Steady movesIntermediate walk: 60 – 90 minutes / steady pace. Distance: 2 mile – 3 miles

Moving onIntermediate walk: 90 minutes or more / moderate pace.Distance: 3 miles +

Bus routenear start

Car parknearby

Toilets available

Wheelchair/pushchair friendly

Refreshments available

Walk includes some inclines

Half waybreak/pitstop

You will be required to complete an outdoor health questionnaire.

All details are subject to change.

Please check before attending.

If you would like information in another language or format, please ask us.

The City of Lincoln Council does not accept responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained during a visit, activity or programme except when caused through the negligence of the City of Lincoln Council.

The timetable is available in large print.

Don’t forget to bring a drink, comfortable walking shoes and

clothing appropriate for the weather… and remember to

have fun!

January 2015

Midweek Health Walks(various times)1 – Hartsholme Park2 – Whisby3 – Branston4 – Heighington5 – Uphill Lincoln6 – Buggy and Bump7 – Cherry Willingham8 – Nettleham9 – Branston Earlybird10 – Birchwood11 – Welton 12 – Langworth 13 – North Greetwell14 – Linkage Boultham Park

Sunday Health Walks(all 10.30am)15 – Fossdyke16 – Arboretum17 – Boultham Park18 – Hartsholme Park

Saturday Progression Walks(all 10am)A – Lincoln to FiskertonB – Doddington WalkC – Bardney WalkD – Lincoln to SkellingthorpeE – South Common WalkF – Welton WalkG – Cherry Willingham Walk

Midweek Health Walks

1. Hartsholme ParkMeet 1pm at Hartsholme Park Café, LN6 0EY1, 2 or 3 mile walk – Approx 30mins - 1 hour

2. WhisbyMeet 1pm at Whisby Nature Park car park, LN6 9BW2 – 3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour – Parking £2

3. BranstonMeet 11.30am at Branston Café, Rectory Lane, LN4 1NA2 – 3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

4. HeighingtonMeet 11.30am outside The Butcher and Beast Pub, LN4 1JS2 – 3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

5. Uphill LincolnMeet 10.45am at Yarborough Leisure Centre Café, LN1 3SP2 – 3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

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6. Buggy and BumpMeet 10.30am atWhisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW2 – 3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour – Parking £2All parents and parents-to-be welcome

7. Cherry WillinghamMeet 10am outsideRosie Lea’s Café, The Parade,Cherry Willingham, LN3 4JL2-3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

8. NettlehamMeet 1pm outside The Tea Cosy, The Green, Nettleham3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

9. Branston EarlybirdMeet 9.30am atBranston Café, Rectory Lane2-3 mile walk – Approx 1 hourThis walk is on fortnightly

10. BirchwoodMeet 11am atBirchwood Leisure Centre, LN6 0JE2-3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

11. Welton Meet 1pm outsideThe Black Bull Pub, LN2 3HZ3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

12. Langworth Meet 1pm at The Memorial Hall, Langworth, LN3 5BB2-3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

13. North Greetwell Meet 10am at The Notice Board, Corner of Westfield Drive 2-3 mile walk - Approx 1 hour (walk includes stiles)

14. Linkage Boultham ParkMeet 12pm at St Helen’s Church, Hall Drive, LN6 7SW2 mile walk - Approx 1 hour

Sunday Health Walks

15. FossdykeMeet 10.30am atThe Barge on the Brayford, LN1 1YW3 mile walk – Approx 1.5hours

Walk Leader Training – 27th FebruaryFree one day training for anyone wishing to become a qualified walk leader. Please contact us for more information or to book a place.

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16. ArboretumMeet 10.30am atThe Collection, Danes Terrace, LN2 1LP2 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

17. Boultham ParkMeet 10.30am atSt Helen’s Church, Hall Drive, LN6 7SW2 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

18. Hartsholme ParkMeet 10.30am atHartsholme Park Café, LN6 0EY2-3 mile walk – Approx 1 hour

Saturday Progression Walks

A. Lincoln to FiskertonMeet 10am at the Central Market, main entrance, LN5 7ET 6 mile walk – Approx 3 hours. (At Fiskerton walkers have the option of making their own way back to Lincoln on foot or by catching bus no.15)

B. Doddington WalkMeet 10am at the overflow car park, Doddington Hall, LN6 4RU6 mile walk – Approx 3 hours

C. Bardney WalkMeet 10am outside the Village Hall, Silver Street, Bardney, LN3 5SS6 mile walk – Approx 3 miles

D. Lincoln to Skellinghtorpe Meet 10am at The Barge on the Brayford, LN1 1YW7 mile walk – Approx 3-4 hours

E. South Common WalkMeet 10am by Eastholme Nursing Home on South Park, LN5 8ES3 mile walk – Approx 1.5 hours

F. Welton WalkMeet 10am outside The Black Bull Pub, LN2 3HZ6.5 mile walk – Approx 3 hours

G. Cherry WillinghamMeet 10am outside Rosie Lea’s café, The Parade, Cherry Willingham, LN3 4JL6 mile walk – Approx 3 hours

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Latest NewsVolunteering with Activ8 can be a very positive and rewarding experience, a great way to diversify your CV and give something back to your local community.

Some of our volunteers said:“It’s great to give something back to your community”“I have seen the benefits of regular walking – now it’s nice to help others experience the same”“I cannot think of a better way to spend 1 hour of my day”“Knowing that we help people get out in the fresh air with some good company feels good”

This years award winnersCounty Walking for Health Event (Giant Walkers Tea Party)Outstanding Contribution Award – Ann Ransome

The Healthy Lifestyles TeamVolunteer of the Year Award – Nick Grimshaw

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteer walk leaders for leading our many walks week after week, come rain or shine, Activ8 Lincoln and West Lindsey Health Walks certainly could not exist without you!

Holly & DeanIf you would love to be a part of this amazing scheme, if you feel you have 2 to 3 hours a week or month to give to helping others get active in their local community, if you have a passion for walking and want to share it with others then please get in touch by speaking with your walk leader or contacting Holly or Dean on (01522) 873581 – or visit our website and register for walk leader training online www.lincoln.gov.uk/healthylifestyles.

Health Walks in Lincoln and West Lindsey couldn’t happen without the hard work and commitment of local volunteers who spend their time assisting Walking for Health with a whole range of different roles. The current team of volunteers help others to discover walking and are highly regarded by their walking peers.

Volunteers receive support and advice from the local scheme coordinator and help to promote physical activity within the community. Providing a friendly, safe and well organised walk helps to give people a foundation to becoming healthier and happier.

Walk leaders are responsible for welcoming walkers to the walk - particularly new walkers, making sure paperwork like registration forms and registers are completed, leading and managing walks – usually jointly with other walk leaders, making sure walks are, friendly, enjoyable and safe. You might also be involved with mapping out and risk assessing new routes.

As well as enjoying the benefits of regular walking themselves, walk leaders meet some new and amazing people as well as provide the opportunity to help others get active and start walking. Some other great benefits include full training with a nationally recognised and accredited scheme, resources and equipment to help fulfil your role, the opportunity to help develop your leadership, people management and other skills, plus the opportunity to meet other like minded volunteers.

Celebrating our Volunteers!

CHRISTMAS IS CREEPING UP. BUT DON’T LET THE WEIGHT CREEP UP ON YOU.

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Enjoy New Year’s resolution success and keep a promise to yourself to make a change. With help from your community based Health Trainer you could stop smoking, eat better, become more active, lose weight and reduce your alcohol intake.

Get in touch to make a promise pledge and we will contact you in the new year to get started!

Text ‘CHANGE’ to 64446

Or call us on 01522 873581or email healthylifestyles@lincoln.gov.ukwww.lincoln.gov.uk/healthtrainers

Working in partnership

NEW WALKERS

Please fill in and cut out your Walking for Health membership card and keep with you while walking.