Walk

January to

This Way March 2017 Health Walks for all abilities in with *PROGRESSION WALK* Monday 10:30am - A moderate pace walk lasting 1 ½ to 2 hours covering a distance of approximately 4 to 4 ½ miles.

The walks may involve hills and stiles.

Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known

postcode).

2 Bank Holiday - No Walk

January 9 Witton Woodlands - Witton main car park(pay and display) BB2 2TP

16 Sunnyhurst Woods - Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ

23 Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Nr Butler’s Arms, BB2 5JH

30 Roddlesworth Woods – Vaughn’s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA

6 Edge of the Moors - Bold Venture Park Gates, Darwen BB2 2SE

February 13 Entwistle Reservoir - Batridge Road car park, Entwistle BL7 0NF

20 Wayoh Circular - Barlow Institute, BL7 0AP

27 Dean Clough - Langho train station BB6 8EZ

6 Whalley Nab - Memorial Park, Great Harwood BB6 7PU

March 13 Whitehall Wander - Whitehall Park Gates, Darwen BB3 2LN

20 Wainwright Ramble - Nr Butler’s Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH

27 Smithills Moor - Horrocks Wood car park, Scout Road BL1 7NZ

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

1:30pm First Steps Blackburn Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll around Corporation Park lasting 30 minutes. Meet at West Park Lodge Gate, West Park Road entrance to Corporation Park.

For further information call: 01254 682 037 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com

Tuesday

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

10:30am First Steps Darwen Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting 30-45 minutes. Meet at Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Road entrance. BB3 1HZ

*PROGRESSION WALK*

10.30 am Bank Top Community Walk A moderate pace walk lasting about 2 hours. Meet at Bank Top NLC, Arthur Way, Blackburn. BB2 1QP

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

12:30pm Town Centre Lunchtime Walk

A brisk 30 minute walk to Corporation Park and back.

Take a break from the office desk!

Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall.

*PROGRESSION WALK*

12:30pm Mill Hill Community Walk A moderate pace stroll lasting about 2 hours. Meet at Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn. BB2 4DT

For further information call: 01254 682 037

Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com Wednesday

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

10:00am Bangor Street Community Walk LADIES ONLY. An easy pace stroll lasting about 60 minutes. Meet Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn. BB1 6NZ THIS WALK STARTS AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2017

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

10:00am Wheelyfit Pram Push Lasts approx 60 minutes. A walk and exercise programme for mums with their toddlers and babies. The walk is buggy and pram friendly. No need to book, just come along. Meet at Witton Park Arena, BB2 2TP.

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

11:00am Walk and Talk An easy paced walk lasting around 60 minutes. Meet Highercroft Children’s Centre, Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn, BB2 3UY. Enjoy a brew after the walk!

For further information call: 01254 682 037

Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com Thursday

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

10:30am Motivate Project Walk A moderate pace walk lasting around 90 minutes. Provided by ’s Motivate Project for adults with learning disabilities.

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

11:00am Age UK Sunnyhurst Woods Walk ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ An easy pace walk lasting around 90 minutes. 11:00am Carers Walk Meet at the Falcon Avenue (bottom THIS WALK STARTS AGAIN IN entrance) Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. FEBRUARY 2017 Contact Alison Hartley at Age UK: For Carers and the people they care 01254 266 620 for. Walks cover different venues throughout the year. Moderate pace [email protected] lasting up to 60 minutes.

If you need advice about a particular walk please get in touch.

Book a place on a walk by contacting Blackburn with Darwen Carers ♥ HEALTHService WALK ♥ Contact: 01254 688440 ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 12:30pm Town Centre Lunchtime Walk 2:00pm Witton Weekly Wander A brisk 30 minute walk to Corporation Park and back. Ideal for beginners. An easy pace Take a break from the office desk! walk lasting 60 minutes. Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall. Meet by the Pavilion, Witton Park, Blackburn. BB2 2TP.

For further information call: 01254 682 037

Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥

Friday Easy Pace Friday Walk 10.30 am An easy pace walk lasting 90 minutes covering approximately

3 miles. The walk may involve hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode)

6 Sunnyhurst Woods - Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ January 13 Three Villages - Nr Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP

20 Roddlesworth Woods - Vaughn’s Café, BB3 0PA

27 - Barlow Institute, Edgworth BL7 0AP

3 Botany Bay - Nr Clock Tower, Wheelton PR6 8EU

February 10 Witton Woodlands - Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP

17 Whitehall Wander - Whitehall Park Gates, Darwen BB3 2LN

24 Entwistle Reservoir - Batridge Road pay and display car park BL7 0NF

3 Edge of the Moors - Bold Venture Park Gates, Darwen BB2 2SE

March 10 Smithills Hall - Horrocks Wood Scout Road car park BL1 7NZ

17 Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Nr Butler’s Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH

24 Circular - Nr Ranken Arms, Hoddlesden BB3 3LY

31 Liverpool Castle - Rivington Lower Barn car park BL6 7SB

Why not join the newly formed Walk This Way Choir. You can get involved as a singing member or as a behind the scenes helper and we already have planned lots of exciting productions for 2017. We have professional tuition and no auditions are necessary. If you think you cannot sing, come along and you may be pleasantly surprised what you are capable of. Singing is not only fun, it also builds confidence, exercises the heart and lungs and gives you a great feel good factor. We practice every Friday evening at 7- 9pm at Spring Vale Methodist Church, Watery Lane, Darwen BB3 2 HR. For further details contact Mike Cotter on 07903 829956.

For further information call: 01254 682 037 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com

Saturday &

Sunday

*PROGRESSION WALK* 11:00am LGBT Walk Meets at different locations on the third Saturday of each month. Details of the Walks can be found on www.lancslgbt.org.uk

-RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION WALKS-

Blackburn and Spring Vale Ramblers provide weekend walks throughout the year. www.blackburnramblers.co.uk or www.springvaleramblers.co.uk

*MONTHLY “TODDLER TRAILS” @ WITTON PARK PAVILLION*

A “themed” walk setting off every 30 minutes with craft activities throughout the session: Saturday: 21st January 2017 1-3pm—Based on the story The Tale of Peter Rabbit 18th February 2017 1-3pm—Based on the story Guess How Much I Love You? 18th March 2017 1-3pm—Based on the story

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For further information call: 01254 682 037

Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com Feel Good... Make New Friends... Get Fit for Free!

Blackburn with Darwen Health Walks are ideal for all ages and abilities. They will help you improve your general health and wellbeing, may introduce you to new friends and help you discover new areas on your doorstep. Just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise can benefit your health and our walks are designed to help you increase your level of exercise gradually. Health benefits to be gained from physical exercise include: Lower blood pressure, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, improved flexibility and strength of muscles, joints and bones and improved mental health. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

*Please dress appropriately for the activity. Some of the walks may involve field paths, stiles, gradients and rough ground. If you are unsure of your ability to join a particular please contact the Wellbeing Service and they will be happy to advise you.

NB: IN THE WINTER MONTHS WALKS MAY BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS.

TO CHECK WHETHER WALKS ARE STILL GOING TO TAKE PLACE PLEASE CONTACT THE WELLBEING SERVICE.

re:fresh recruits volunteers to support and complement our existing service which offers a wide range of opportunities to choose from. If you are interested in becoming a re:fresh volunteer please contact Helen Hindley: 07525 616613

Motivate have a great weekly timetable of activity sessions for adults with learning disabilities. We aim to help people lead an active lifestyle and improve their health and wellbeing. for further information contact Motivate on 07837 921649

For general enquiries on the Walk This Way Project or for more information on

Blackburn with Darwen’s re:fresh programme of activities please contact:

The Wellbeing Service: 01254 682037 or Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com