Grade 1 = Flat ground / gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces. Limited / no steps or stiles. 1 hr (shorter walks of 30 minutes incorporated). Accredited by Walking for Health Grade 2 = Moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possible stiles. 1-1.5hours. Accredited by Walking for Health Progression Walks = Likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. 1.5hrs + Available Parking Available Bus Services Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus 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 Yes x No (R) LEAP Over 50 Project Reserve Walk Leader Walks with Other Organisations Action Heart Walks on Mondays and Fridays - contact Paul Davies-Hale on 01384 292233 Halesowen Ramblers www.halrambler.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Stourbridge HF Rambling Club www.shfrc.org.uk 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 telephone: 01384 343535 email: leapover50@ageukdudley.org.uk www.ageukdudley.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1084182 Twitter: @AgeUKDudley November 2017
Photograph by: Mike Ball Could you spare a morning: 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. Once in a while, every few weeks or even every week.
Monday Walks January - March 2018-1.30pm start Accredited by Walking for Health 8th January - STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 15th January - STOURBRIDGE The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU 22nd January - WORDSLEY Red House Cone, High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ 29th January - WORDSLEY King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, DY8 5BS 5th February - STOURBRIDGE (CHARITY BAG COLLECTION) Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 12th February - KINVER Kinver Community Centre, Off Sterrymerre Gardens, DY7 6ET 19th February - CRADLEY HEATH Corngreaves Hall, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7NL 26th February - BRIERLEY HILL Sainsburys Amblecote, (Withymoor) Brierley Hill, DY5 3JR 5th March - STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 12th March - HAGLEY St. John the Baptist Church, Hagley Hall Park, Hall Drive, DY9 9LG 19th March - STOURBRIDGE Sandy Lane, Roman Road at High Park Ave/South Rd, DY8 3JY 26th March - WOMBOURNE Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD 1-2 miles 2-3 miles 2-3 miles A.N. OTHER 125 256 257 1 1? 1 1 256 2 1? 226 x x 2 2 125 1 1? 228 1 2? Field Car Park 217 240 243 287 297B 125 x 2 2? 2 2? 1 1? 318 x x 2 2? On road 251 x x 2 1? 256 2 2? As traffic builds and weather changes be extra vigilant - stay safe around the roads Look left, Look right, Look left again Cross safely
Tuesday Walks January - March 2018-1.00pm start. Accredited by Walking for Health Shorter walks of 30 minutes available 9th January Netherton Bumble Hole, Windmill End, Netherton, DY2 9H 23rd January - WORDSLEY Red House Cone, High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ 6th February - WOMBOURNE Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD 20th February - HIGHGATE COMMON The Pool Car Park on Camp Hill Road, Swindon, Dudley, (nearest postcode) DY3 4QE Double entranced car park near Mere Lane. 6th March - HIMLEY Himley (Old) Station, Himley Lane, Himley, DY3 4LN (turn by bridge just by Sandiacre Farm Shop) 20th March - PENSNETT The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE 1-2 miles 1 2 miles 2 3 miles 1 2 PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIME OF 1.00 P.M. FOR THIS QUARTER Gravel Car Park 282 2 2? P 256 P P 2 1? 256 1 1? X X X 2 2? X X X 2 2? 222 255 1 1? Are you considering setting up a group in your loc cal Community? Age UK Dudley can offer you suppor rt. 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. Photography by: Mike Ball 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 01384 343535 or email; leapover50@ageukdudley.org.uk
Wednesday - Books on the Move January - March 2018-10.00am start. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! 3rd January - STOURBRIDGE LIBRARY Crown Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE MEET near reception 7th February - KINGSWINFORD LIBRARY Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9LG MEET near reception 7th March - NETHERTON LIBRARY The Savoy Centre, Northfield Road, Dudley, DY2 9ES MEET near reception In partnership with 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) Shirley, Elaine, Cara (Dudley Libraries) Maureen, Cara (Dudley Libraries) Shirley, Maureen, Cara (Dudley Libraries) Multi 1 1? February, March and April Poetry on Loans Roy McFarlane will be attending the sessions and working with the group. Fun, Friendly and Informal - Walk and Talk Book Club. Refreshments served at the local library after the walk. 256 257 1 1? Multi 2 2? Notes As a client of Age UK Dudley's LEAP Over 50 Project - please help us run smoothly: 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. Photograph by: Mike Ball 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.
Walks with a Difference January - March 2018 Thursday 25th January - 10.30am start - Geo Trail Saltwells Nature Reserve is a geological site hosting two national sites of special scientific importance for geology. The site shows two distinctly different conditions were present. Join us around this beautiful reserve and find out more information dating back between 420 and 417 millions years ago. MEET: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Wednesday 28th February - 10.30am - How Places and Times have Changed Hear of stories and events from over the decades of the district and local characters. See pictures compared to present day. Areas covered will include: The Delph and Withymoor. Ray is happy to answer questions to the best of his ability throughout the walk and if you would like to return for a drink later. MEET: The Waterfront Inn (Wetherspoons) The Waterfront, Brierley Hill DY5 1UA (Please be aware that it is up to 3 hours parking on The Waterfront itself. If you follow Waterfront Way round there is a large carpark which is behind The Waterfront) 2-3 miles 2-3hrs 3 Limited places Please book 2 miles 2.1/2-3hrs 3 Limited places Please book Alan Preece (Warden) 217 238 2 3? Roy Tranter X96 2 2? Thursday 29th March - 10.30am start - Landscape Photography The views from the top of the hills is ideal for photography of all sorts and especially great for landscape. A light hearted, steady walk, have a go no matter the camera you have and if you have any questions share within the group. MEET: Walton Hill Car Park (Clent), Walton Hill Rd, Halesowen B62 0NQ 2-3 miles 2hrs 3 Limited places Please book Steve Hardwick FREE X X? 3 3? Fun, Friendly Fitness
Saturday Walks JANUARY - MARCH 2018-1.30pm start. 13th January - NETHERTON RESERVOIR - via Park Head Netherton Reservoir, Lodge Far, Reservoir, Highbridge Road, Dudley, DY2 0HB 10th February - BOBBINGTON Half Penny Green Vineyards, Upper Whittimere Farm, Tom Lane, Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, DY7 5EP 25th March - NORTON CIRCUIT WALK Sandy Lane, Roman Road at Sugar Loaf Lane/Greyhound Lane/ The Broadway, near DY7 6PS 1 2 miles 4 miles 3-4 miles A.N. Other Shirley Elaine, Mervyn 81 X X 1 2? X 2 2? 226 X X 3 4 Mindful Nature Walk This walk is designed for people living with early onset of dementia, their families and carers. Guided leisurely walk, a time to slow down with the peace of mind, freedom and support to 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. Each month a theme or activity is included. First Thursday of the month - 11am start approx 2hrs Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (Carpark), Off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Call Sam for further details 01384 343535 - sam.mullett@ageukdudey.org.uk Please contact to book you places.
Community Café and Charity Shop Sedgley Hub NOW OPEN Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm Hot and cold drinks Sandwiches and toasties made to order Other light snacks available Footcare, Information Service, Group Activities, Local Groups and more 6 Ettymore Road Sedgley DY3 3SG Call 01902 883847 for more information New Activities in the Community Netherton Café Social Group Tired of the same four walls - a social group who meet once a month for crafts and other activities. Netherton Café, 1 Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9ES From 1.30pm Last Tuesday of the month 1.80 includes cake and a cuppa To find out more call 07926 263324 Games Morning Enjoy a chat and participate in board games, dominoes, darts, cards and other games. Age UK Community Café and Charity Shop, Ettymore Road, Sedgley, DY3 3SG Friday mornings - 10.00am to 12.00pm 2 includes tea and coffee To find out more and to book your place call Health and Wellbeing on 01384 343535 or email maggie.brookes@ageukdudley.org.uk