Broadway Crewkerne Stoke sub Hamdon Yeovil,Langport and Mudford! Wincanton Somerton Ilminster South Somerset District Council Health Walks Directory Winter 2015 every step counts Includes details of Buggy Walks
More about Health Walks What is a Health Walk? A health walk is a walk at a brisk pace which is a great way to benefit your health and can also be a good way of meeting people. Health walks are popular locally and The Healthy Lifestyles Team at South Somerset District Council has helped to set up walks across the district. Important note: if you are considering trying out any of these walks it is advisable to contact the leader first to ensure the walk is taking place. Our Scheme is Accredited South Somerset Step out for Health is an accredited health walks scheme with walks led by trained volunteers. The accreditation is given by Walking for Health to schemes that provide beginner walks, meet all the required safety and insurance standards and collect monitoring information. Why Walk? Only a third of adults in the UK are active enough. How active is active enough? Did you know that we are all meant to do 150 minutes of activity a week? Not being active enough is one of the biggest factors in being overweight, having a stroke, developing cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes and getting some cancers. Why Health Walks? Walking counts as activity so why not do some activity with like-minded individuals.
Find your Nearest Walk The following walks are all part of our accredited Walking for Health Scheme. If you have any questions about the walks feel free to get in touch with the leader of the walk you are interested in joining. We have created some icons so that you can see at a glance the walk that suits you best. suitable for beginners moderate walk vigorous walk refreshments afterwards Broadway Walking Group When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of of the month at 9.30am Where: Standerwick Orchard Village Green, Broadway When: 4th Tuesday of the month at 9.30am Where: Precinct at front of Tesco s Ilminster store Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Description: Mixture of roadway and countryside routes Leader: Elaine Labrom Tel: 01460 55849/ 07900 424157 Email: elainelabrom@yahoo.co.uk My confidence has Chard Health Walks grown and I feel so much better after every walk When: Every Wednesday at 10.00am Where: Boden Centre, Chard Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Description: Routes may be around Chard on pavements and also footpaths in wider countryside some car journeys involved to start points outside of Chard Leader: David Coath Tel: 01460 65523 Email: davidcoath@hotmail.co.uk
Following my stroke I was encouraged by my GP to attend a local health walk. I was concerned that I wouldn t be able to keep up but I was well Crewkerne Health Walks cared for and I ve made lots of new friends. When: Every Tuesday at 9.45am Where: Crewkerne Aqua Centre Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Description: Mixture of pavement and countryside routes. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month the group uses the Community Bus to walk in the areas surrounding Crewkerne Leaders: Sue and Mike Frackiewicz Tel: 07761 441453 Email: suefrack@btinternet.com Ilminster Health Walks When: Every Thursday at 2.30pm Where: Summervale Surgery, Ilminster Length of walk: 45 minutes-1 hour Description: Routes are mainly on pavements or country tracks, covering flat terrain and are suitable for beginners. Leader: Elaine Labrom Tel: 01460 55849/ 07900 424157 Email: elainelabrom@yahoo.co.uk
Langport Health Walks When: 1st Tuesday of the month at 11am Where: The Angel Café, Langport Length of walk: 60 minutes Description: Low level impact walking on a mixture of urban terrain and town walking. Leader: Kirsty Cridge, Emotional Outreach Support Worker Tel: 01935 474875 Email: Kirsty.cridge@southsomersetmind.co.uk Langport Health Walks When: Fortnightly on Mondays at 11.30am (phone for next walk) Where: Langport Library Length of walk: 45-60 minutes Description: Walks are mainly flat but some of the terrain may be uneven and muddy when wet. Walks finish at the library where refreshements are provided for a modest fee! Leader: Shirley Robinson Tel: 07527 647649 Langport Long Walks When: 2nd Thursday of the month at 11.30am Where: Langport Library Length of Walk: 75 90 minutes Description: A mixture of pavement and countryside routes, please bring appropriate footwear such as walking boots Leader: Shirley Robinson Tel: 07527 647649 Somerton Health Walks When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11.30am Where: Somerton Library Length of Walk: Up to 1 hour Description: A mixture of pavement and countryside routes, please bring appropriate footwear such as walking boots Leader: Mo Fletcher Tel: 01458 274631 Email: fletcher080@btinternet.com
Stoke Sub Hamdon Health Walks When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 10.30am Where: The Lighthouse Coffee Shop, All Saints Hall, Stoke Sub Hamdon Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Description: Mixture of roadway and countryside routes Leader: Penny Trapnell Tel: 01935 822208 Email: pennyatrapnell@aol.com Stoke Sub Hamdon Every Step Counts Short Walks When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 9.45am Where: Fleur de Lis pub, West Street, Stoke Sub Hamdon Length of walk: Up to 30 minutes Description: Village walks on pavements and footpaths. Walks help to build confidence, stay healthy and increase mobility. Leaders: Mark & Jane Gooch Tel: 01935 823868 Wincanton Short Walks When: Every Tuesday at 11.30am Where: Wincanton Health Centre Description: Short 30 minute walks on level pavements and footpaths suitable for beginners. Walks help to build confidence, stay healthy and increase mobility Leader: Ali Leftwich Tel: 01963 31842 Wincanton Health Walks When: Every Tuesday at 10am Where: The Balsam Centre, Wincanton Length of walk: 40-50 minutes Description: Walk on level ground. Please arrive early to fill in a health questionnaire before the walk. Call the number below to book. Leader: Ali Leftwich Tel: 01963 31842
Yeovil Social Walks (Level Walks) When: Every Tuesday at 2pm Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Length of walk: up to 30 minutes Description: Level walking on easy footpaths in Yeovil Country Park and the surrounding area Leader: Jean Phillips Tel: 07812 049678 Yeovil Social Walks (Intermediate) When: Every Tuesday at 2pm Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Description: Town and countryside footpaths in Yeovil Country Park and the surrounding area, routes may be hilly Leader: Jean Phillips Tel: 07812 049678 Did you know... There are occasional longer walks taking place in Yeovil which are not part of the Walking for Health programme. Please phone the walk leader Jean Phillips on 07812 049678 for more details. Yeovil Social Walks (Weekend Walks) When: 2nd Sunday of the month at 2pm Where: Outside Goldenstones Leisure Centre Length of walk: 50-60 minutes Description: Based in Yeovil Country Park, walks are suitable for all abilities Leaders: Martin & Susy Tel: 07798 672137 Yeovil - Abbey Manor Walking Group When: Every Wednesday at 10am Where: Day Lewis Pharmacy, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil Length of walk: 30-60 minutes Description: Town walks on pavements and footpaths. Walks help to build confidence, stay healthy and increase mobility. Leader: Martyn Powell Tel: 07717 893749
Buggy Walks The Healthy Lifestyles Team at South Somerset District Council has routed 34 buggy suitable walking routes. These routes can be viewed at the Walks with Buggies website - www.walkswithbuggies.com Chard Buggy Walks When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month at 10am Where: Outside Springmead Surgery next to Mitchell Gardens, Chard Length of walk: Approx 30 minutes depending on whether toddlers are walking and if walkers would like a snack break Description: Route is on a wide compacted surface suitable for buggies and wheelchairs Leader: Gemma Thompson Tel: 07722 284321 Email: gem.gemz@live.com Since giving birth I have felt quite isolated without other adults to talk too. The walks have helped me to meet mothers in the same situation and now we meet up in addition to the walks. Ilchester Buggy Walks Ilchester Buggy Walk; When: Every Friday at 9.15am Where: Ilchester Primary School Lower Site, meet outside reception Description: This buggy walk is suitable for children of all ages, and offers both slower and faster walking options. Please bring along a small amount of money for tea and coffee afterwards. Leader: Jenny Email: tumbleschildcare@hotmail.co.uk
Ilminster Buggy Walks When: Every Wednesday at 1.00pm Where: The Ile Valley Children s Centre, Wharf Lane, Ilminster Length of walk: 1.5 hours with a snack break / play in the park half way round Description: Using pavements and tarmacked footpaths in and around the Ilminster area Leaders: Emma Turner and Heather Cornick Emma Turner: 07540 876009 / eclements33@hotmail.com Heather Cornick: 07791 531928 heathercornick@live.co.uk
Other Healthy Lifestyles News... Interested in any activities on this page? active@southsomerset.gov.uk or call 01935 462346/7 Wa k ng Walking Would your community like to try new sports suitable for 50+ year olds? Do you want to access funding to make this happen? Tuesdays 5-6pm or 6-7pm at Bucklers Mead Sports Hall Walk Don t Run! Want to try something different? New to exercise? Returning from injury? Walking Football is great fun and has exactly the same rules as Football but no running or you ll give away a free kick. First Session FREE! Flexercise Training The Healthy Lifestyles Team at SSDC offers training for anyone who would like to lead Flexercise sessions on a voluntary basis. Flexercise is ideal for older people who live in nursing homes, residential homes or sheltered housing as well as those older people that attend day care centres. For more information contact Sam Wenden-de-Lira: 01935 462346 sam.wenden-de-lira@southsomerset.gov.uk
For health tips and advice, as well as updates on local classes to stay active, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ HealthyCommunitiesSouthSomerset Useful Links There are other walking opportunities that are not part of our health walks scheme. Here are a few useful links. If you lead a walk and would like to be included please get in touch with us. Details below. www.somersetyoungwalkers.org.uk www.u3a.org.uk More Leaders Trained and Ready to Step out! Don t forget you can also look for walks on the SSDC & Walking for Health websites www.southsomerset.gov.uk/healthwalks www.walkingforhealth/walkfinder Are you interested in running a health walk in your community? Then join one of our FREE health walk leader training days. www.southsomerset.gov.uk/walktraining For other Healthy Lifestyles news visit www.southsomerset.gov.uk/ health To find out more or to order more directories: Visit: www.southsomerset.gov.uk/healthwalks Telephone: 01935 462462 Email: active@southsomerset.gov.uk
Train to become a Health Walk Leader Wednesday 1 July 2015 at the Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT FREE! The course will cover *Risk Assessments *Suitability of the walks *Accident Reporting *Benefits and barriers to exercise *Physical activity needs Health Walks are short walks under an hour long. South Somerset District Council offers training for anyone who would like to lead health walks on a voluntary basis. These 1-day workshops are ideal if you who would like to start up a health walk in your local community. A free leaders pack is provided but participants must bring their own lunch. For more information or to book your place: Contact Charlie Coward, Healthy Lifestyles Officer, SSDC Tel: 01935 462347 Email: leisurebookings@southsomerset.gov.uk www.southsomerset.gov.uk/healthwalks