Stepping Out In Stockton Health Walks September and October 2015

Away Days Coaches leave Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre on both trips Kirby Stephen Friday 18 September 2015, leaving at 9.30am and arriving back at approx. 4.00pm. A 3.25 mile walk beside the River Eden towards Nateby and returning on the dis-used South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway via Hartley. Bookings for this walk will be taken from Tuesday 1 September 2015 for The Friends of Stockton Health Walks members and Thursday 3 September 2015 for non-members.

Fountains Abbey to Ripon Friday 16 October 2015 leaving at 9.30am and arriving back at approx. 3.45pm. A 3.75 mile walk which passes through Studley Royal Park, where we should see herds of deer, then through the woods beside the River Skell to Ripon. Please note this walk may be muddy in parts. Bookings for this walk will be taken from Tuesday 29 September for Friends of Stockton Health Walks members and Thursday 1 October for non-members.

Telephone 0752 832 6094 to book for either trip

Health and Wellbeing Big plans for the health of our people Weekly Walks Billingham Please note: ** ALL Billingham walks are unsuitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Stout footwear is advisable. All these walks are approx 90 mins duration. Mondays 10.30am 7, 14, 28 September and 5, 12, 26 October 2015. Meeting point: Entrance to Billingham Forum.

On the third Monday of each month car share to different locations. Monday 21 September Car share. Portrack Marsh circular Meeting point: 10am Entrance to Billingham Forum or 10.20 caravan park rear entrance (near ASDA car park) Monday 19 October. Car share. Wynyard Woodland Park circular Meeting point: 10.00am Entrance to Billingham Forum or 10.20 car park off A689. Eaglescliffe Monday 1.00pm 7, 14, 21, 28 September and 5, 12, 19, 26 October 2015. Meeting point: Outside Eaglescliffe Medical Centre. These walks are approx 60 - 75mins duration. Ingleby Barwick Tuesdays 10.00am 1, 8, 15, 22, 27 September and 6, 13, 20, 27 October 2015. Meeting point: Ingleby Barwick Community Hall, Haresfield Way. Mainly on good paths but some walks unsuitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These walks are approx 60 - 90 mins duration. Norton Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September and 7, 14, 21, 28 October 2015. Meeting point: Outside Norton Medical Centre. These walks are approx 60 mins duration. Newtown Resource Centre, Durham Road Thursdays 10am – 3, 10, 17, 24 September and 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2015. Meeting point: Reception area. These walks are approx 60 mins duration. Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, St John’s Way Fridays 10am – 4, 11, 25 September and 2, 9, 23, 30 October 2015. Meeting point: Reception area. These walks are approx 60 mins duration with a 30 mins option also available. Tees Barrage (New walk) Wednesdays 9.30am 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September and 7, 14, 21, 28 October 2015. Meeting point: Outside River View cafe at the barrage car park. Mainly on good paths suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These walks are approx 60 mins duration. Fortnightly Walks Out and about with Roger Monday 10am – 7 September 2015. A circular walk round Thorpe Thewles. Stillington/Whitton. Meeting point: The Hamilton Russell car park Thorpe Thewles. Monday 10am – 21 September 2015. A circular walk from Picton to Kirklevington. Meeting point: The Station Hotel in Picton beside the level crossing. Monday 10am- 5 October 2015. A beach walk from Redcar Stray to Saltburn. Meeting point: Roadside parking near The Stray Café east of Redcar. For the return journey will need your bus pass. Monday 10am – 19 October 2015. A return circular walk round Ingleby Greenhow past Bank Foot. Meeting point: The large car park in the centre of Ingleby Greenhow opposite the Dudley Arms pub.

All walks unsuitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These walks are 1½ to 2 hours. For more information about the “Out and about with Roger” walks please contact Roger on 01642 785382. Elmtree Monday 1pm – 14, 28 September and 12, 26 October 2015. Meeting point: Car park behind Elmtree Community Centre, Elmtree Avenue. These walks are approx 60 mins duration with a 30 mins option also available. Norton Library Tuesday 1pm – 8, 22 September and 6, 20 October 2015. Unfortunately these walks are not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Stout footwear advisable. 1½ to 2 hours Meeting point: Norton Library Stillington Friday 10am – 4, 18 September and 2, 16, 30 October 2015. Unfortunately these walks are not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. 1½ to 2 hours Meeting point: Stillington Community Centre. Key Gentle Moderate Hard Flat Some slight hills Hills

We need more volunteers NOW!

The need for new volunteer walk leaders is becoming ever more pressing. You only need to commit to what is convenient for you whether you would like to lead a walk every week or simply provide cover when needed. All that you need to do is to attend a simple one day training course. For details about the next training course please ring 01642 803441.

For further information about any of the walks contact: The Hub, Bridge Road, Stockton-on-Tees. Tel: 01642 803441

All walks are free to both members of The Friends of Stockton Health Walks and non-members. A small charge is made to cover the costs of coaches on Awaydays, £7 for members & £9 for non-members.

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