Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus

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1 Grade 1 = Flat ground / gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces. Limited / no steps or stiles. 1 hr (shorter walks of 30 minutes incorporated). Grade 2 = Moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possible stiles hours Progression Walks = Likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. 1.5hrs + (see individual walks) Supported by LEAP Over 50 Project (not under Walking for Health) Available Parking Available Bus Services Toilets Available Refreshments Available Terrain - 1=Easy, 2=Mainly Easy, 3=Possibly Uneven, 4= Uneven. Inclines - 1= Few or None, 2=Possible but Few, 3= Possible, 4= Definite Muddy Underfoot On Route? Possible x (R) Yes No Reserve Walk Leader LEAP Over 50 Project Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus Action Heart Walks with Other Organisations Walks on Mondays and Fridays - contact Paul Davies-Hale on Halesowen Ramblers Stourbridge HF Rambling Club For more information please contact: Health & Wellbeing - LEAP Over 50 Project - Age UK Dudley 3 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1XP Registered Charity No: September 2017 telephone: leapover50@ageukdudley.org.uk

2 We are looking for people of all ages to come forward to Volunteer as Walk (Suppo ort) Leaders. This involves supporting walks and other leaders on a variety of walks around the Dudley borough for groups of over 50 s. We aim to provide walks that are flexible for all abilities, as well as to encourage people back in to exercise and provide walks to those who are keen walkers and are looking to socialise. Programmes are put together on a quarterly basis with the volunteers choosing the walks they would like to see in the programme and which they are able to lead / support. Training is provided. Could you spare a morning: Once in a while, every few weeks or even every week.

3 Monday Walks October - December pm start. (See reverse for codes) 2nd October - STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 9th October - KIDDERMINSTER Hurcott Pools, Hurcott Lane, DY10 3PJ 16th October - PENSNETT The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE 23rd October - STOURBRIDGE Sandy Lane, Roman Road at High Park Ave/South Rd, DY8 3JY 30th October - WORCESTERSHIRE Old House at Home, 26 Birmingham Road, Blakedown, DY10 3JE 6th November - STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 13th November - STOURBRIDGE The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU 20th November -WORDLSEY King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, DY8 5BS 27th November - HIMLEY Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF 4th December - NO WALK CHRISTMAS MEAL 11th December - STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 18th December - KINVER Kinver Community Centre, Off Sterrymerre Gardens, DY7 6ET 25th December - NO WALK miles 1- Shirley, Maureen, Chris, Elaine Shirley, Maureen, Chris, Elaine Shirley, Maureen, Chris, Elaine Mervyn, Maureen A.N. OTHER Shirley, Maureen, Chris, Elaine ? x x x 2 2 On Road x x 2 1? multi ? x x 2 2 Pay & Display ? ? ?

4 Tuesday Walks October December pm start. Shorter walks of 30 minutes available (See reverse for codes) 3rd October - BIRMINGHAM Woodgate Valley Country Park, Clapgate Lane, B32 3DS 2.5 miles 17th October - DUDLEY The Caves Public House, Wrens Hill Road, Dudley, DY1 3SB 2.5 miles? 2 1? X96 2 2? 31st October - SALTWELLS Saltwells Inn, Saltwells Lane, DY5 1AX ? 14th November - HIMLEY Himley (Old) Station, Himley Lane, Himley, DY3 4LN (turn by bridge just by Sandiacre Farm Shop) X X X 2 2? 28th November - PENSNETT Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE A N Other P P P 1 1? 12th December - PENSNETT The Forge, Chase Road, Pensnett, Dudley, DY5 4TS ? 26th December - NO WALK Are you considering setting up a group in your local Community? Age UK Dudley can offer you support. Age UK Dudley, through Public Health, is looking to support not for profit community, faith and activity groups to develop and establish new activities for people over 50 across the Dudley Borough. If you require support, resources, training or start-up to establish your group please contact us for details. If you are successful our simple application process should enable you to establish your group in the near future. For more information and to apply please contact the Leap over 50 project, Age UK Dudley, Head office, 3 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill DY5 IXP on or ; leapover50@ageukdudley.org.uk

5 (See reverse for codes) Wednesday - Books on the Move October December am start. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! In partnership with 4th October - WORDSLEY LIBRARY Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PD MEET near reception 1st. November - CRADLEY LIBRARY Colley Lane, Cradley, B63 2TL PARKING: Cradley Sports and Social Club, Colley Lane Entrance, Halesowen, B63 2TN - please park furthest from building MEET near reception 6th December - BRIERLEY HILL LIBRARY 122 High Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3ET PARKING: Moor Street, off Bell Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EU MEET near reception 45 mins - 1 hr walk / 30 min chat (library) 45 mins - 1 hr walk / 30 min chat (library) 45 mins - 1 hr walk / 30 min chat (library) Not tes Shirley, Maureen, Cara (Dudley Libraries) Shirley, Maureen, Cara (Dudley Libraries) Shirley, Maureen, Cara (Dudley Libraries) As a client of Age UK Dudley's LEAP Over 50 Project - please help us run smoothly: 2hrs free ? 1 1? various 2 2? Fun, Friendly and Informal - Walk and Talk Book Club. Refreshments served at the local library after the walk. Carry your participation card on appropriate activities (our version of the Next of Kin Card) To ALWAYS sign in with the Walk Leader Update any information when appropriate e.g. telephone number, address, medical / physical ailments All you need is appropriate clothing/footwear and a drink. Please ensure dogs are kept under control and do not get under walkers feet. Please dispose of dog waste appropriately. Do feel free to bring binoculars and cameras to any of our walks. Please remember - If you have booked on to a walk please cancel if you are unable to attend it may be limited places, someone else may be loosing out. Keep in mind that if you arrive on a book your place walk that you are not booked on to - we will have to turn you away, as many of the Walks with a Difference walks are pre-planned with limited places.

6 Walks with a Difference October - December 2017 (See reverse for codes) Thursday 19th October am start Macro Photography 2-3 miles This session instructs on the use of macro photography, taking photographs of small creatures and plants in close up detail. MEET: Kinver Community Centre, Off Sterrymerre Gardens, DY7 6ET Thursday 16th November am start - Acorn Walk Come and help maintain Saltwells Reserve as we enjoy a walk around the woodlands. We will be looking for and collecting acorns from the older part of the reserve before heading up to the newer part where we will plant the acorns as a memento for you in future years. Please feel free to return to the Saltwells Inn after the walk for a drink and a chat. MEET: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1AX. Wednesday 29th November start History Local industry history 2 hours 3 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW 2 hours 3 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Steve Hardwick Alan Preece (Saltwells Warden) ? 2 3? Roy will lead a guided walk around the Stoubridge and Wordsley area. On route he will give talks about the history of the industry in each area. When we arrive at the Red House Cone there will be time to look around the cone and museum. We will then pop over the café before returning. MEET: Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU 2 3 hours 3 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Roy Tranter ? Wednesday 20th December am start - Picture Safari Join the Health and Wellbeing Team on a fun and friendly activity. A version of a treasure hunt that has become very popular. You will be given a pack at the beginning of the walk with images to find and questions to answer along the way. So be extra vigilant! The team with the most points will receive a small token. Price includes refreshments at The Saltwells Inn after the walk. Roughly 3 miles Allow up to 3 hours 5 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Sam Mullett ? Fun, Friendly Fitness

7 Saturday Walks October December pm start. (See reverse for codes) 21st October STOUBRIDGE Amblecote Circular Walk Public Car Park, Collis Street, Stourbridge DY8 4EG 4 4.1/5 miles Shirley, Maureen, Mervyn 246 various x x 2 2? Mindful Nature Walk This walk is designed for people living with early onset of dementia, their families and carers. Guided themed leisurely walk, a time to slow down with the peace of mind, freedom and support. Enjoy yourself and have a chat in a friendly, fun and relaxed group. After the walk join us at the Saltwells Inn for a drink and a chinwag. Themes this quarter are: Birds Acorns Wreaths First Thursday of the month - 11am start approx 2hrs Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (Carpark), Off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Please call Sam for further details and to book your place now.

8 Activities by Postcode Are you looking to take up a new hobby want to keep fit meet other like minded people socialise Activities by Postcode is a directory of activities in Dudley Borough that we are continuously building on. It includes everything from IT to art and crafts dance to languages plus much much more. Recently added: B63 Macular Society Dudley Support Group, Cornbow Hall, Halesowen, B63 3AF Linda Ellis lindacellis@talktalk.net Social Groups / Talks - 3rd Wednesday of the month - 2pm. DY2 Salvation Army, North Street, Dudley, DY2 7DT Sandra Collins sandra.collins@salvationarmy.org.uk Luncheon Club - Thursdays - 12pm to 1.30pm Over Sixties Club - Thursdays pm to 2.15pm DY6 Crafty Chatters, Wall Heath Community Centre, Enville Road, Wall Heath, DY6 0JT Karen Page wallheathcommunityassoc@outlook.com Relaxed craft sessions - bring along any craft you are working on - Mondays am to 12 DY8 Body Balance, Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE crystal.leisurecentre@dudley.gov.uk - A mixture of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi - Monday to Fridays Jules Fitness 4 Fun, Phoenix Centre, Barnett Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5PY Julie E Garratt julesfitness4fun@yahoo.co.uk Friendly & fun fitness class based on aerobics, salsa and body conditioning. Suitable for all fitness levels. Sally Fitness Classes, Amblecote Holy Trinity Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4JA Sally All levels welcome, bring a yoga type mat along - Wednesday - 6 to 7pm