your health and wellbeing Health Walks for all abilities in Blackburn with Darwen

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1 re: fresh your health and wellbeing Health Walks for all abilities in Blackburn with Darwen OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2016

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3 BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN S ARE IDEAL FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND ARE DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS WANTING TO START WALKING REGULARLY TO IMPROVE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. JUST 30 MINUTES A DAY OF MODERATE EXERCISE LIKE WALKING CAN BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH AND OUR WALKS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF EXERCISE GRADUALLY YOU CAN PROGRESS FROM SHORT GENTLE STROLLS ON FLAT GROUND TO BRISKER WALKS WITH HILLS AND STILES. You do not need any expensive equipment to take part in the walks, just sturdy footwear and appropriate dress for the British weather! Please note that some of the walks will involve field paths, stiles, gradients and rough uneven ground. If you are unsure of your ability to join a particular walk please contact the Wellbeing Service on for further advice. Walking regularly at any speed will Help you manage your weight Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetesreduce your risk of certain cancers, including colon, breast and lung cancer Improve the flexibility and strength of your joints, muscles and bones - and reduce your risk of osteoporosis Increase your good cholesterol Boost your immune system Improve your mood, reduce anxiety and depression and aid sleep

4 Enjoy the journey! MONDAY PROGRESSION WALK 10:30 am MONDAY MORNING RAMBLE A moderate pace walk lasting 1 ½ to 2 hours covering a distance of approximately 4 to 5 miles. The walks may involve hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode). October 3 Roddlesworth Woods Near Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP 10 Witton Woodlands Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP 17 Affetside Roman Road Jumbles Pay and Display, Bradshaw BL2 4JS 24 Darwen Valley Bold Venture Park Gates BB2 2SE 31 Wayoh Circular Barlow Institute, Edgworth BL7 0AP November 7 Dean Clough Memorial Park, Great Harwood BB6 7PU 14 Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ 21 Wainwright Ramble Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP 28 Tockholes Trail Vaughn s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA December 5 Leeds & Liverpool Canal Nr Butlers Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH 12 Xmas Meal Walk Oak Royal, Withnell PR6 8SN 19 Entwistle Xmas Trees Batridge Road car park, Entwistle BL7 0NF 26 No Walk Boxing Day 1:30 pm FIRST STEPS BLACKBURN Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting 30 minutes. Meet at West Park Lodge gates, West Park Road entrance to Corporation Park. TUESDAY 10:30 am FIRST STEPS DARWEN Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting minutes. Meet at Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Road entrance. BB3 1HZ PROGRESSION WALK 10:30 am BANK TOP COMMUNITY WALK A moderate pace walk lasting approximately 2 hours. Meet at Bank Top NLC, Arthur Way, Blackburn. BB2 1QP 12:30 pm TOWN CENTRE LUNCHTIME WALK A short 30 minute walk to Corporation Park and back. Take a break from the office desk! Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall. PROGRESSION WALK 1:00 pm MILL HILL COMMUNITY WALK A moderate pace walk lasting approximately 2 hours. Meet at Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn. BB2

5 WEDNESDAY 10:00 am BANGOR STREET COMMUNITY WALK. LADIES ONLY. An easy pace stroll lasting approximately 60 minutes. Meet Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn. BB1 6NZ 10:00 am WHEELYFIT PRAM PUSH A walk and exercise programme for mums with their toddlers and babies. The walk is buggy and pram accessible. Lasting approximately 60 minutes. No need to book, just come along. Meet at Witton Park Arena, Witton Park, BB2 2TP. 11:00 am WALK AND TALK An easy paced walk, lasting approximately 60 minutes, with a brew afterwards. Meet Highercroft Children s Centre, Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn, BB2 3UY. THURSDAY am MOTIVATE PROJECT WALK A moderate pace walk lasting approximately 90 minutes. Provided by Blackburn with Darwen s Motivate Project for adults with learning disabilities. For more information on how to join the walks contact :00 am AGE UK SUNNYHURST WOODS WALK An easy pace walk lasting approximately 90 minutes. Meet at the Falcon Avenue bottom entrance to Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. Contact Alison Hartley at Age UK alison.hartley@ageukbwd.org.uk 12:30 pm TOWN CENTRE LUNCHTIME WALK A short 30 minute walk to Corporation Park and back. Take a break from the office desk! Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall. Book a place on a walk by contacting Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service :00 pm WITTON WEEKLY WANDER Ideal for beginners. An easy pace walk lasting up to 60 minutes. Meet by the Pavilion Café, Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 2TP. FRIDAY 10:30 am FRIDAY MORNING RAMBLE An easy paced stroll lasting 90 minutes covering approximately 3 miles. The walks may involve hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode). October 7 Edge of the Moors Bold Venture Park Gates, Darwen BB2 2SE 14 Liverpool Castle Lower Barn car park, Rivington BL6 7SB 21 Witton Woodlands Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP 28 Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ November 4 Leeds & Liverpool Canal Nr Butlers Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH 11 Roddlesworth Woods Vaughn s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA 18 Botany Bay Clock Tower Memorial, Wheelton PR6 8EU 25 Wayoh Wander Barlow Institute, Edgworth BL7 0AP December 2 Three Villages Nr Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP 9 Entwistle Xmas Trees - Batridge Road car park, Entwistle BL7 0NF 16 Whitehall Wander Whitehall Park Gates BB3 2LN 23 No Walk 30 No Walk 10:30 am CARERS WALK For carers and the people they care for. Walks cover different different venues throughout the year. Moderate pace lasting up to 60 minutes. If you need advice about a particular walk please get in touch.

6 FRIDAY continued... 11:00 am ACCESS ABILITY WALKS. An ideal beginners walk an easy pace and accessible for all. Lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Oct 7 Xplorer Event - Witton Park Main Car Park BB2 2TP 14 Corporation Park - Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 21 Royal Blackburn Hospital Walk Shadsworth Leisure Centre BB1 2HT 28 Mill Brook Walk - Roman Rd Health Centre BB2 3UA Nov 4 Eanam Wharf Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 11 Mill Hill Walk Mill Hill Community Centre BB2 4DT 18 Ramsgreave Circular Ramsgreave Train Station BB1 9BP 25 Wainwright Bridge Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF Dec 2 Queen s Park Meet outside Audley Learning Centre BB1 1SF 9 Riverway - Ewood Park Car Park (next to indoor centre) BB2 4JF For more information on the Access Ability Walks call: or info@accessability.org.uk or visit 12:45 pm MOTIVATE PROJECT WALK An easy pace wheelchair accessible walk lasting approximately 60 minutes. Provided by Blackburn with Darwen s Motivate Project for adults with learning disabilities. For more information on how to join the walks contact SATURDAYS SATURDAY TODDLER WALKS (Meeting point Witton Park Pavilion) Saturday 29 October 1:00 3:00 pm : Halloween Walk 1:00 2:00pm Room on the Broom themed craft activities 2:00 3:00pm Room on the Broom Story Walk Saturday 26 November 1:00 3:00pm : We re going on a Bear Hunt Walk Please bring wellies and waterproofs! 1:00 2:00pm We re going on a Bear Hunt themed craft activities 2:00 3:00pm Bear Hunt Story walk Saturday 17 December 1:00 3:00pm : Santa Stroll 1:00 2:00pm Christmas Themed activities 2:00 3:00pm Walk & Sing

7 WEEKEND RAMBLES Longer weekend rambles in the local area and throughout North-West England are also provided by the local Blackburn and Darwen (Spring Vale) Rambling Groups throughout the year. For more information on their walk programmes and contacts, check out their websites: and co.uk VOLUNTEER WALK LEADER OPPORTUNITIES The Blackburn with Darwen re:fresh scheme recruits and trains volunteers to support and complement our existing service. There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities to choose from including leading and supporting health walks. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Helen Hindley on WALK WITH A BUDDY If you do not feel you are ready to step up to a guided health walk, you may benefit from an easy one to one to walk, tailored to suit you, at Witton Park. If you want more information please contact Helen Hindley on or Nick Burton on PLEASE NOTE: In the winter months walks may be cancelled at short notice due to poor weather conditions. If you want to check if walks have been cancelled please call the Wellbeing Service on

8 i For further information call: or visit: re: fresh your health and wellbeing