Broadway Health Walks Chard Health Walks When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month at When: Every Wednesday at 10.00am 9.30am Where: Routes in and around the Chard area, starting at Where: Standerwick Orchard Village Green, Broadway the Boden Centre When: 4th Tuesday of the month at 9.30am Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Where: Tesco's Entrance Precinct, Description: Routes may be round Chard on pavements Length of walk: 60-90 minutes and also footpaths in wider countryside - some car Description: Mixture of roadway and countryside routes journeys involved to start points outside of Chard Anyone for coffee: Some routes include an optional Anyone for coffee: There is no organised coffee after coffee stop either during (usually Monks Yard, Horton the walks, although members of the group often do go Cross) or at the end of the walk (Meeting House, Ilminster for a coffee informally or the Five Dials, Horton). Leader: David Coath Leader: Vera Pharaoh Tel: 01460 65523 Tel: 07980 015788 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Health Walks When: Every Tuesday at 9.45am Health Walks Where: Crewkerne Aqua Centre When: Thursdays at 11am Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Where: By entrance to Bruton Museum, 26 High Street, Description: Mixture of pavement and countryside Bruton, BA10 0AA routes. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month the group uses the Community Bus plus some cars to walk in the areas Length of walk: 40 minutes surrounding Crewkerne Description: Generally flat covering a mixture of Anyone for coffee: Members of the group often have a pavement and fields in dry weather. Please wear suitable coffee together in a café after the walks, especially on footwear. the away walks. Leader: Bryan Pearson Leaders: Sue and Mike Frackiewicz Tel: 01749 938191 Tel: 07761 441453 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Curry Rivel Health Walks When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am Walk & Talk (meet at 10.15am) When: Second and fourth Thursday of month, 2pm Where: The Green, (Parking available near Where: Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary, BA7 7EE the green or in the car park behind sandpits heating Length of walk: 60 minutes centre) Description: Walks are very short (1 ¼ mile) and on fairly Length of Walk: 60 to 75 minutes even group. Walks will end at The Shambles in the Market Description: Walks are generally flat covering a mixture house for a cup of tea, if you wish, and a short talk (on the of urban terrain and fields in dry weather second Thursday of the month) on topics which help you Leader: Andrew Jordan keep on walking and keep healthy (contact below for talk Tel: 01458 250725 topic). Leader: Laura Tilling Tel: 01963 351461

Ilminster Short Health Walks Health Walks When: Mondays at 10am When: Wednesdays at 2pm Where: The Meadows Surgery, Canal Way, Ilminster, Where: Queen Camel Surgery, Road, TA19 9FE Queen Camel, BA22 7LT Length of Walk: Up to 1 hour easy walking Length of Walk: 30 - 45 minutes Description: Walks are mainly on footpaths and as flat Description: Walks are gentle pace around Queen as possible. Suitable for beginners or people with health Camel and the surrounding villages. issues. Also suitable for buggies. Leaders: Health Coaches. Contact: Carol Langdon. Tel: 01935 850 225 Tel: 01460 521 25 Mindfulness Ilminster Health Walks Health Walk When: Tuesdays at 10.30am st th th th Where: Tesco (main entrance), Shudrick Lane, When: 21 February, 14 & 28 March, 18 April, The starting times and meeting places to be advised nearer Ilminster, TA19 0BQ each date; we’re getting a bit more adventurous! Length of Walk: 90 minutes Where: See above Description: Walks may be off road, on fields, woods Length of Walk: up to 90 minutes and tracks so please wear suitable footwear. Description: Mindfulness is a beautiful practice that may Contact: Jane Pearce. help you with the stresses of life; by focusing on our Tel: 01460 259596 senses it is possible to put the world in perspective and soothe frayed nerves. Varied terrain but gentle pace. Health Walks Please wear appropriate footwear. When: Mondays at 11.30am Leaders: Carole Lade. Where: Langport Library Email: [email protected] Length of Walk: 45 minutes to an hour Description: Walks are mainly on the flat but some of Somerton Health Walks the terrain can be a bit uneven and muddy when wet. When:1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 11.30am The walks finish back at the library where refreshments Where: Somerton Library are provided for a modest fee! Length of Walk: Up to 1 hour Contact: Amanda Chuter Description: A mixture of pavement and countryside Tel: 01458 250130 routes, please bring appropriate footwear, such as walking boots or stout shoes Health Walks Anyone for Coffee: A mixture of pavement and When: 3rd Friday of the month at 9.30am countryside routes, please bring appropriate footwear Where: The Precinct (Moorland Shopping Centre, such as walking boots. At the end of the walk we visit a Martock) local for refreshments. This is optional. Length of Walk: Approximately 45 - 60 minutes Leader: Mo Fletcher Description: Everyone welcome for a friendly and social Tel: 01458 274631 walk covering a mixture of pavement and countryside Email: [email protected] routes. Leader: Maggie Health Walks Tel: 01935 824252 When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am Where: South Petherton Medical Centre Health Walks Length of walk: 45 - 60 minutes When: Mondays, 10am Description: Walks are mainly flat but some of the Where: Milbourne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne terrain may be muddy or uneven. Please wear sensible Port, DT9 5FH footwear Length of Walk: Approximately 60 minutes Leaders: Angie Kinsey Description: Everyone welcome for a friendly and social Tel: 01460 240707 walk covering a mixture of pavement and countryside routes. Leader: 01963 250 334 Tel: 01460 2210 13 – Balsam Centre Walks Stoke Sub Hamdon Health Walks When: Every Tuesday at 10am When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 10.30am Where: The Balsam Centre, Wincanton (not on bank holiday Mondays, when the dates are 2nd Length of walk: 50-60 minutes and 3rd Monday of that month) Description: Moderate paced walk which will include Where: The Lighthouse Coffee Shop, All Saints Hall, some inclines enough to get you slightly out of breath but Stoke Sub Hamdon still able to have a chat. Walkers are welcome to join us Length of walk: 60-90 minutes for a cup of tea/coffee after the walk in the Balsam Description: Mixture of roadway and countryside routes Centre. Leader: Penny Trapnell Leader: Ali Leftwich Tel: 01935 822208 Tel: 01963 31842 Email: [email protected]

Wincanton – Chiropractic Clinic When: Every Tuesday at 11am Stoke Sub Hamdon – ‘Every Step Where: The Chiropractic Clinic, 75 High Street, Counts’ Short Walks Wincanton When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 9.30am Length of walk: 30 minutes (not on bank holiday Mondays, when the dates are 2nd Description: Mid-pace walks on paths around the town. and 3rd Monday of that month) Tel: 01963 32986 Where: The Lighthouse Coffee Shop, All Saints Hall, Stoke Sub Hamdon Length of walk: 30-40 minutes Wincanton Short Walks Description: Village walks on pavements and footpaths. When: Every Tuesday at 11.30am Walks help to build confidence, stay healthy and Where: Wincanton Health Centre increase mobility. Please wear suitable comfortable Length of walk: 30 minutes shoes. Description: Short 30 minute walks on level pavements Contact: Mark & Jane. and footpaths suitable for beginners. Walks help to build Tel: 01935 823 868 confidence, stay healthy and increase mobility. Download a Short Walks brochure. Stokehill Health Walks Leader: Ali Leftwich When: Weekly - contact Debbie to arrange, walks Tel: 01963 31842 should last around 2 hours but can be at a time convenient for you. Please note - these guided walks are Health Walks (Level Walks) only available for prior booking by groups When: Every Tuesday at 2pm Where: Stokehill Farm (near Wincanton) Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Length of walk: The walk can be tailored to the Length of walk: 30-45 minutes requirements of the group - but we spend plenty of time Description: Level walking on easy footpaths in Yeovil stopping and looking at livestock and wildlife on the farm Country Park and the surrounding area. Description: Calm on the Farm Health Walks are for walkers from organisations (not for individuals) who can Anyone for coffee: The group go to the Gateway Café be transported to the farm as a group. These walks are between the railway walk footpath and Addlewell Lane ideal for groups who would like to spend some time for a drink and a chat till about 4.00pm. walking at a gentle pace, with time to enjoy the seasonal Leader: Ian and Shirley Holloway changes in the green space of our small farm. The walks Tel: 07876 655556 are mostly across fields, with uneven surfaces in places Email: [email protected] and possibly muddy in places. There are slopes but we can choose routes that avoid these Yeovil Health Walks Leader: Debbie Hicks When: Every Tuesday at 2pm Email: [email protected] Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Length of walk: 60-90 minutes Health Walks Description: Town and countryside footpaths in Yeovil When: Mondays 6.30pm (not in Winter, please contact Country Park and the surrounding area, routes may be the Walk Leader to confirm dates) hilly When: Wednesday at 10am, Leader: Ian and Shirley Holloway Where: The Memorial Hall, Kents Lane, TA20 2QW Tel: 07876 655556 Length of walk: 60 - 90 mins Description of Walk: Walks will mainly be on paths, but comfortable footwear recommended as it may be muddy. Walks will finish at the hall where Wendy's Kitchen (Weds walk) should be open for refreshments. Contact: Rick Chubb Email: [email protected] Yeovil Health Walks (Longer Walks) Yeovil Walk & Talk at Ryalls Park When: 2nd Friday of month at 11am When: First and Third Monday of the month, 2pm Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Where: Ryalls Park Medical Centre, Yeovil, BA21 3BA Length of walk: 4-4.5 hours (including time for lunch) Length of walk: 45 minutes Description: Town and countryside footpaths in Yeovil Description: A gentle low impact walk for beginners Country Park and the surrounding area, routes may be who would like to start exercising and socialise. (You do hilly not need to be a patient at Ryalls Park to attend the Leader: Ian and Shirley Holloway walk). Tel: 07876 655556 Leaders: Fran Email: [email protected] Tel: 01935 434000

Yeovil Weekend Walks When: 2nd Sunday of the month at 2pm Where: Outside Goldenstones Leisure Centre Length of Walk: 50-60 minutes Description: All walks are based in the country park and are manageable for multi abilities. Leader: Martin and Susy Tel: 07798 672137

Yeovil – Hendford Lodge Medical Centre When: Thursday at 2pm Where: Ninesprings Cafe, Yeovil Length of Walk: 30 minutes Description: Meet outside Ninesprings coffee Shop wearing appropriate clothing and foot wear for the walk. Dogs should be on leads, wheelchairs and push chairs welcome. Note: this walk is for Hendford Lodge MC patients only. Leaders: Health Coaches Tel: 01935 470200

Yeovil – Preston Grove Medical Centre When: Wednesday at 2pm Where: Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil Length of Walk: 50-60 minutes Description: A gentle low impact walk for beginners who would like to start exercising and socialise at the same time. Walks include town footpaths or park walks. Everyone is welcome. Leaders: Health Coaches Tel: 01935 470737