Includes Cycle groups, ladies and gents only groups and pram push walks.

Walking in Bassetlaw 2013

Feel good Reduce stress Improve Sleep Increase energy Reduce blood pressure Keep your heart strong

Why walk?

Walking can …. . Make you feel good . Give you more energy . Reduce stress and help you sleep better . Keep your heart ‗strong‘ . Reduce blood pressure . Help to manage your weight

Why is walking the perfect activity for health? . Almost everyone can do it . You can do it anywhere and any time . It‘s a chance to make new friends . It‘s free and you don‘t need special equipment . You can start slowly and build up gently

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How much walking do I need to do?

The current recommendation for physical activity is just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as brisk walking. That‘s all it takes to feel the difference.

You should aim for 30 minutes a day but don‘t have to do them all in one go to start with. You could walk for 10 minutes three times a day or 15 minutes twice a day at first. The most important thing is that you start ‗where you‘re at‘ and build up gradually.

‗Brisk‘ walking means walking so that you breathe a little faster, feel warmer and have a slightly faster heartbeat. You should still be able to talk. If you can‘t carry on a conversation then you‘re going too fast!

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What: Borrow a pedometer is a project in partnership with Council and Bassetlaw Libraries. Where: Libraries participating in the scheme are , , Tuxford, Carlton in Lindrick, Langold, Misterton and

For how long: The pedometer, which comes with instructions can be loaned for 3 weeks free of charge.

Cost: FREE of Charge

How many steps? Experts say you should be walking 10,000 steps a day however most people only walk around 3 - 4,000 steps a day.

More information: To take your first steps contact a representative at your local library desk.

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Clumber Park, Worksop

Walk, jog or run to help save more lives Our Race for Life events are fantastic fun for women of all ages and fitness levels. Enter your local 5k or 10k Race for Life and raise money for Cancer Research UK's life- saving work.

 To register go to www.raceforlife.org

 10k & 5k Race - Saturday 22nd June

 5k Race - Sunday 23nd June

If competing is not for you why not volunteer to help?

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CLUMBER PARK

Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ

Just pay your admission fee to Clumber Park the 1st time you attend and then receive a FREE admission pass into Clumber Park for future Clumber ―About‖ events. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads at all times. For further information contact The Information Point on 01909 544917

Put the dates for 2013 in your diary, come along and join in the fun

Walkabout Clumber consists of a variety of led walks around the park over distances of 1-2, 3, 5 and 8 miles, with something to suit everyone. The walks are of moderate intensity and take between 1 and 2 ½ hours to complete, dependent on the length. Wheelchair Routes available on the 1 - 2 mile walk.

Meet: Walks start at 10.30am under the Clock Tower near the Visitors Centre.

Dates: 6th January, 17th February, 7th April 19th May, 16th June, 21st July, 1st September, 13th October, 24th November

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LADIES WALKABOUT An evening walk aimed at ladies who would like a bit of 'me‘ time. This can be for new mums, carers, working ladies. A chance to get more active with your friends or if you would just like to become fitter and meet new people. These walks last approximately 1 hour. Just turn up at the meeting point with suitable clothing and a drink to join in.

Meet: Walks start at 7.30pm from the Car Park, Contact The Information Point on 01909 544917.

Dates: 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 21st August, 18th September, 16th October

BREEZE CYCLE RIDE This ladies only cycle ride is a fantastic way to spend an hour in the beautiful surroundings of Clumber Park taking in as much of the sites as possible by cycling around the park with other ladies. It‘s a cycle ride that can help beginners to get back onto a bike, but can also cater for those that would like to go a little faster. All ages and abilities are welcome. Not got a bike? No worries, as cycles and cycle helmets are available from the Clumber Park Cycle Hire for a reduced fee.

Meet: Cycle Hire at 6.30pm, for approx. 1 hour. Contact The Information Point on 01909 544917

Dates: 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September

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PUSHABOUT CLUMBER Pushabout Buggy walks are aimed at any parent or carer of babies and toddlers wanting to become more physically active, meet new people and enjoy Clumber Park. The walks are designed to increase energy levels, improve cardiovascular fitness and help you get out into the fresh air. The walks are over terrain suitable for buggies and last approximately 1 hour.

Meet: Walks start at 10.00am from the Clock Tower (near main facilities). This is a 2 mile led walk (approx 1 hour)

Dates: 30th January, 27th February, 27th March, 24th April, 29th May, 26th June, 31st July, 28th August, 25th September, 30th October, 27th November, 18th December

GENTS CYCLEABOUT This gents only cycle ride is a fantastic way to spend an hour in the beautiful surroundings of Clumber Park taking in as much of the sites as possible by cycling around the park with other gents. It‘s a cycle ride that can help beginners to get back onto a bike, but can also cater for those that would like to go a little faster. All ages and abilities are welcome. Not got a bike? No worries, as cycles and cycle helmets are available from the Clumber Park Cycle Hire for a reduced fee. Meet: Cycle Hire at 6.30pm, for approx. 1 hour. Contact The Information Point on 01909 544917 Dates: 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September

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CYCLEABOUT CLUMBER

The Cycleabout Clumber events are aimed at encouraging local parents, grandparents and carers with small children to have an active and healthy lifestyle. The led cycleabout will last approximately 1 hour and is suitable for people of all ages.

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle (it must be road worthy) or hire one for a reduced fee. Please also bring suitable clothing, a cycle helmet (strongly advised) and a drink.

Meet: Cycleabout starts at 11.30am from the cycle hire building Contact The Information Point on 01909 544917.

Dates: 19th January, 16th February, 16th March, 20th April, 18th May, 15th June, 20th July, 17th August, 14th September, 19th October, 16th November, 21st December

TINSEL TREK

Tinsel Trek is a 7 - 8 mile walk, and will take approx 2 hours

Meet: Walks start at 10.00am from the main car park.

Dates: Thur 27th December 2012 Sat 29th December 2013

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Become a Volunteer Walk Leader

Training for volunteer walk leaders is a one-day course for people willing and able to lead walks in

the community. The training is a day of practical advice and is run locally in areas where there is a potential or existing ―walking for health‖ scheme. It includes lunch, practice in leading a walk and information

on keeping people motivated. Follow-up support is provided to help people make the most of their new skills. To gain the qualification you must be prepared to support a local walking group.

When is the next Walk Leader Training in Bassetlaw? 09th March 2013 - 10.00am - 4.00pm (lunch and refreshments provided) The Park Inn, Clumber Park, Hardwirck Village, Notts. Tel: Alex Porter on 01909 533468 or e-mail: [email protected] For other dates visit http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/

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HEALTH WALKS AROUND BASSETLAW

Walking in a group is a great way to start walking and to stay motivated. You‘ll make friends and discover new places to walk in your neighbourhood. Walking for Health has over 530 health walk groups across . Our groups meet for regular short walks every week. Anyone can turn up and join in - it‘s free and fun. Your local group will support you every step of the way and provide:

 Led health walks for absolute beginners  Trained walk leaders  Other people to walk with  A health questionnaire at the start of the walk  Safe routes

Find your local Walking for Health group To find your nearest health walk group on our website, enter your postcode into our Walk Finder at www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/

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DAYTIME WALKS (All Year)

 What‘s on offer? All walks will be between 2 and 8 miles and take 1 - 2 hours

 Walks Will: Be at a moderate intensity, have 2 trained walk leaders, be FREE and require no specialist equipment. The walk leader at the back will go at the pace of the slowest walker, the walk leader at the front will set a pace suitable for the group.

 When Are The Walks? Step 2 It Retford 10.00am every Tuesday, Retford Leisure Centre Tel: 01777 702204

Wednesday 10.00am every Wednesday Wanderers Langold Lake (Andy‘s Café) Tel: 07718 279165

Step 2 It Dukeries 10.00am every Thursday, Kilton Forest Golf Club Tel: 07599 340551 12

DAYTIME WALKS (cont)

 When Are The Walks?

Smiley Milers 10.00am every Wednesday & Bircotes Pavilion Tel: 07599 340551 EVENING WALKS

 What‘s on offer? All walks are between 2 and 5 miles and last about 1 - 1¾ hours

 When Are The Walks?

Hardwick Strollers 7.30pm every 1st & 3rd (All Year Round) Wednesday evening Hardwick Village, Clumber Park Tel: 01909 544917 Step 2 It Retford 6.30pm every Wednesday, (April - Sept) Retford Leisure Centre Tel: 01777 702204 Step 2 It Dukeries 6.30pm every Monday, (April - Sept) Kilton Forest Golf Club Tel: 07599 340551

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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION The Ramblers are a charity working to ensure footpaths in the countryside are kept open. We organise and lead walks in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties mainly on Sundays and occasionally mid-week. The lengths of our walks vary from 5 miles up to 15 miles for the more adventurous, and range from easy to strenuous to cater for all levels of walker. If you would like further details or a copy of our programme, please contact:  Worksop Ramblers – Elaine Dobson on 01909 569204 or e-mail: [email protected]

 Retford Ramblers – Judith Anson on 01777 838763 or e-mail: [email protected]

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REMEMBER

When walking in the country follow the Countryside Code: Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work Guard against all risk of fire Fasten all gates Keep dogs under close control Keep to the public paths  Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone Take all litter home Do not pollute ponds, streams and rivers Protect wildlife, plants and trees Take special care on country roads Make no unnecessary noise

Walking Safety Code:  Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back  Wear suitable clothing and footwear  Check that you have the necessary maps  Carry a compass and know how to use it  If you are walking when the light is poor, wear reflective clothing and carry a torch  Carry refreshments to combat hunger, fatigue and dehydration

Health Benefits of Walking Walking can prevent and manage heart disease Walking reduces the risk of having a stroke Regular exercise can strengthen bones Exercise can reduce anxiety and depression Exercise increases feelings of independence and reduces feelings of loneliness Physical activity can improve balance, co-ordination and joint flexibility

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