December 2010 Welcome to the Second Edition of ‘Walk Enfield’

October - December 2010 Welcome to the second edition of ‘Walk Enfield’.

The Everybody Active Team in Enfield, comprising of Sports Development and Physical Education, are working with a range of partners (listed on the back of this brochure) to offer a range of physical activities to try and increase the number of young and older people engaging in moderate exercise.

Guided walks are a popular physical activity in the Borough and many of these take place in our parks. The majority are FREE however you may need to contact the organisers to reserve a place.

Walking is a great way to get fit and introduce physical activity into your daily life. Regular walking can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer, osteoporosis and arthritis. It can also help you to deal with anxiety and stress, and reduce body fat. It is recommended that adults participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity that leaves you slightly breathless every day. Taking part in one of these walks means that you can achieve this. It requires no previous experience and you can take part at your own pace with family members or socialise with a new group of friends.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Sport Bookings Team, based in the Enfield Sports Development department, if you have any queries or require further information on 020 8379 3762

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London Borough of Enfield – Sports Development Team Every Saturday from 2nd October – 18th December 2010, 11.15am – 12.15pm. Meet at Florence Hayes Adventure Playground, 34 Fore Street, Edmonton, N18 2SS A structured, free, fun walk in the local area for all the family organised by our designated walk leader finishing with light refreshments back at Florence Hayes. For further information, please call the Sports Development Team: 020 8379 3762 Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Enfield Womens Centre Sunday 3rd October 2010, 1.30pm. Meet by the steps in the main car park of Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 Walk to Whitewebbs House, have lunch in the carvery (£8 - £10) and then walk back. If raining, meet at Whitewebbs at 2.45pm. Please book your place with the office by 4.00pm on Friday 1st October 2010. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. For further information, please all the Enfield Womens Centre: 020 8443 1902 / 020 8351 8934 or email: [email protected]

Parks Outreach Team – Wild Food Walk Saturday 9th October 2010, 11am – 1pm. Meet outside Trent Park Café, the main carpark, near Cockfosters Road entrance If you ever found yourself lost in remote countryside, would you know how to survive? Join the former Trent Park Ranger with the Parks Outreach Team to venture into the wild and learn how to forage for food! Distance: 3 miles. For further information please call the Parks Outreach Team: 020 8441 8272 or email: [email protected]

4 Parks Outreach Team – Forty Hall Autumn Tree Walk Friday 29th October 2010, 2.00pm – 3.30pm. Meet outside the front door of Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 Join us for an informative look at Autumn tree identification. Please wear stout footwear. Distance: 2 miles. For further information please call the Parks Outreach Team: 020 8441 8272 or email: [email protected]

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Parks Outreach Team – Unknown Trent Park Saturday 6th November 2010, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Meet outside Trent Park Café, the main carpark, near Cockfosters Road entrance If you think you know Trent Park, then think again! Join the Parks Outreach Team and the former Trent Park Ranger who has decided to share with you some almost forgotten knowledge and quirky secrets about this extraordinary country park. Distance: 4 miles. For further information please call the Parks Outreach Team: 020 8441 8272 or email: [email protected]

Enfield Womens Centre Sunday 7th November 2010, 1.30pm. Mee outside Trent Park Café via Cockfosters Road entrance. Beautiful Park with off-road walks. For further information, please all the Enfield Womens Centre: 020 8443 1902 / 020 8351 8934 or email: [email protected]

Parks Outreach Team – Cycle Ride Sunday 14th November 2010, 9.45am – 4.00pm. Meet outside Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 Join Edmonton Cycling Club for a leisurely countryside ride, stopping for a pub or café lunch. Beginners are welcome but please note that the route will be on and off-road with some hills. Bring a spare inner tube and wear a cycling helmet. Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Visit: www.edmontoncyclingclub.fsnet.co.uk. Distance: 20 – 25 miles. For further information please call the Parks Outreach Team: 020 8441 8272 or email: [email protected]

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Enfield Womens Centre Sunday 5th December 2010, 1.30pm. Meet outside Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 Explore the back lanes of Enfield, seeing some beautiful houses and hearing about Victorian Christmas customs. We will be having a celebration afterwards with Christmas snacks, and fun and frolic which includes a Dickens of a quiz and a dance demo froom STARZ. £2.50 (£2 members) towards refreshments and the hall. For further information, please all the Enfield Womens Centre: 020 8443 1902 / 020 8351 8934 or email: [email protected]

Parks Outreach Team – Trent Park Circular Walk Sunday 12th December 2010, 10.00am – 1.00pm. Meet outside Trent Park Café, the main carpark, near Cockfosters Road entrance Join us for a stroll around Trent Park on this highly popular walk. We will be looking at this beautiful country parks many fascinating aspects of history, mystery and legend, including Camlet Moat – a scheduled ancient monument. Distance: 4 miles. For further information please call the Parks Outreach Team: 020 8441 8272 or email: [email protected]

7 8 9 Enfield Council’s Sports Development Team have developed 2 new buggy walks. These walks are a great way to get you out of the house, doing some exercise and meeting new people.

They are FREE and led by a qualified walk leader who will support and motivate you on the way. For more information please contact the Sports Development Team on 0208 379 3765 or email [email protected]

Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am Broomfield Park starts 6th October 2010 meet at the bowling green Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm Enfield Town Park starts 2nd October 2010 meet at the main entrance opposite Central Library Enfield Council’s Sports Development Team have developed 2 new buggy walks. These walks are a great way to get you out of the house, doing some exercise and meeting new people.

Every Saturday, 9am, in Grovelands Park Register now at www.parkrun.com 2012 Walks 2012 Walks in partnership with Lee Valley Regional Park and Tottenham Hotspur Football Foundation These guided walks have been designed to lead walkers on a route to the Lee Valley White Water Centre. Tottenham Hotspur Football Foundation coaches will be leading these walks as part of the Community Partnership. The 2012 walks are Bronze, Silver and Gold to link them with the Olympic theme. They are graded on the distance the walks cover.

Route Summary: All the walks follow scenic routes through the Lee Valley Regional Park and encompass the Lee Valley White Water Canoe Centre onto the white water information point based at the Youth Hostel Association, Lee Valley, Cheshunt.

Bronze Distance: 6.4km Terrain: A mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath, roadside pavements and several bridges. Starting Point: Children’s playground area, end of Manton Road/ beginning of Fogerty Close, Enfield Island Village, EN3 6XJ Dates: Sunday 10th October 2pm start Sunday 31st October 2pm start Sunday 21st November 2pm start Sunday 12th December 2pm start

12 Silver Distance: 10.3km Terrain: A mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath, roadside pavements and several bridges. Starting point: Children’s playground area, end of Manton Road/ beginning of Fogerty Close, Enfield Island Village, EN3 6XJ Dates: Sunday 17th October 2pm start Sunday 7th November 2pm start Sunday 28th November 2pm start

Gold Walk Distance: 13.5km Terrain: A mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath, roadside pavements and several bridges. Starting point: Children’s playground area, end of Manton Road/ beginning of Fogerty Close, Enfield Island Village, EN3 6XJ Dates: Sunday 24th October 2pm start Sunday 14th November 2pm start Sunday 5th December 2pm start

13 Ongoing health walks throughout the year

Mondays, Arnos Park, 10am-11.00am Access via Wilmer Way, meet at the Bowls Club

Mondays, Grovelands Park, 2pm-3.00pm The Bourne/Broad Walk, Winchmore Hill, meet outside the cafe

Mondays, Grovelands Park, 6.30pm-7.30pm The Bourne/Broad Walk, Winchmore Hill, meet outside the cafe

Tuesdays, Jubilee Park, 9.30am-10.30am Access via Hadleigh Road/Galliard Road, Edmonton, meet at the community building

Wednesdays, Broomfield Park, 10.30am-12.00pm Meet at the Rangers Office by the tennis courts. 1hr walk (30 min social at end of class)

Wednesdays (fortnightly), Pymmes Park, 2pm-3.30pm Meeting at the Visitors Centre. 1hr walk (30 min social at end of class)

Wednesdays, Forty Hall, 2.30pm-4.00pm Meet at the Forty Hall cafe. 1hr walk (30 min social at end of class) Walking shoes recommended in Autumn / Winter

Thursdays, Town Park, 2pm-3.00pm Cecil Road, Enfield - meet at main entrance opposite Central Library

Fridays, Trent Park, 10.30am-12.00pm Meet at the Trent park cafe. 1hr walk (30 min social at end of class) Walking shoes recommended in Autumn / Winter

Fridays, Pymmes Park, 2pm-3.30pm Meeting at the Visitors Centre. 1hr walk (30 min social at end of class)

Saturdays, Grovelands Park, 10.30am-11.30am The Bourne/Broad Walk, Winchmore Hill, meet outside the cafe

14 Age Concern Enfield Enfield Women’s Centre Runs a number of weekly walking 31a Derby Road, Enfield EN3 4AJ sessions for the over 50s in town Arranges social walks over mixed and country parks. All levels and terrain in Enfield and beyond. abilities catered for. T: 020 8443 1902 T: 020 8375 4102 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.enfieldwomen.org.uk W: www.ageconcernenfield.org.uk Lee Valley Regional Park Enfield Council Forty Hall Team Authority Forty Hall & Estate, Forty Hill, Enfield Organises guided, themed walks, EN2 9HA from horticulture to biodiversity Organises a variety of events at Forty Hall. throughout the year at different heritage sites T: 020 8363 8196 and open spaces. E: [email protected] T: 08456 770600 W: www.enfield.gov.uk/fortyhall E: [email protected] W: www.leevalleypark.org.uk Enfield Council Parks Outreach Team Parks Office, Trent Country Park, Cockfosters, One-To-One Enfield Barnet, EN4 0PS Community House, 311 Fore Street, Organises a variety of monthly guided walks Edmonton N9 0PZ in and around the parks, open spaces and Runs fortnightly inclusive walks on countryside of Enfield. Wednesday afternoons leaving at T: 020 8441 8272 or 020 8449 2459 2pm from the Visitors Centre in Pymmes Park, E: [email protected] or Edmonton. [email protected] T: 020 8373 6241 W: www.enfield.gov.uk E: [email protected] W: www.one-to-one-enfield.co.uk Enfield Council Sports Development Team PO Box 58, Civic Centre, Silver The Enfield Society Street, Enfield, EN1 3XJ Jubilee Hall, 2 Parsonage Lane, Organises a variety of walks Enfield EN2 0AJ in town and country parks for Arranges a programme of walks people of all ages, levels and abilities. Walking throughout the year mainly in the events all year round. Walk Leader and First Aid countryside and within easy reach of Enfield training available. and cater for varying abilities. T: 020 8379 3762 or minicom for deaf users: T: 020 8366 2242 020 8379 3754 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.enfieldsociety.org.uk W: www.enfield.gov.uk Tottenham Hotspur Football Enfield Over 50s Forum Foundation Grovelands Park Bill Nicholson Way, Holds weekly walks in Grovelands 748 High Road, Tottenham, Park. Contact for further details. London N17 0AP T: 020 8447 8841 T: 020 8365 5138 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.enfieldover50sforum.org.uk W: www.tottenhamhotspur.com