re:fresh your health and wellbeing

Health Walks for all abilities in with

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2016

re:fresh your health and wellbeing

FEEL GOOD …MAKE NEW FRIENDS …GET FIT …FOR FREE! HEALTH WALKS ARE IDEAL FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND ARE DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS WANTING TO START WALKING REGULARLY TO IMPROVE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. JUST 30 MINUTES A DAY OF MODERATE EXERCISE LIKE WALKING CAN BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH AND OUR WALKS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF EXERCISE GRADUALLY – YOU CAN PROGRESS FROM SHORT GENTLE STROLLS ON FLAT GROUND TO BRISKER WALKS WITH HILLS AND STILES.

You do not need any expensive equipment to take part in the walks, just sturdy footwear and appropriate dress for the British weather! Please note that some of the walks will involve field paths, stiles, gradients and rough uneven ground. If you are unsure of your ability to join a particular walk please contact the Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037 for further advice.

Walking regularly at any speed will…

• Help you manage your weight • Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetesReduce your risk of certain cancers, including colon, breast and lung cancer • Improve the flexibility and strength of your joints, muscles and bones - and reduce your risk of osteoporosis • Increase your ‘good’ cholesterol • Boost your immune system • Improve your mood, reduce anxiety and depression and aid sleep Enjoy the journey!

MONDAY PROGRESSION WALK 10:30 am MONDAY MORNING RAMBLE A moderate pace walk lasting 1 ½ to 2 hours covering a distance of approximately 4 to 5 miles. The walks may involve hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode).

October 3 Woods – Near Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP 10 Witton Woodlands – Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP 17 Roman Road – Jumbles Pay and Display, Bradshaw BL2 4JS 24 Darwen Valley – Bold Venture Park Gates BB2 2SE 31 Wayoh Circular – Barlow Institute, Edgworth BL7 0AP

November 7 Dean Clough – Memorial Park, BB6 7PU 14 Sunnyhurst Woods – Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ 21 Wainwright Ramble – Witton Park main car park BB2 2TP 28 Trail – Vaughn’s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA

December 5 Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Nr Butlers Arms, BB2 5JH 12 Xmas Meal Walk – Oak Royal, PR6 8SN 19 Entwistle Xmas Trees – Batridge Road car park, Entwistle BL7 0NF 26 No Walk – Boxing Day

HEALTH WALK 1:30 pm FIRST STEPS BLACKBURN Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting 30 minutes. Meet at West Park Lodge gates, West Park Road entrance to Corporation Park.

TUESDAY

HEALTH WALK HEALTH WALK 10:30 am FIRST STEPS DARWEN 12:30 pm TOWN CENTRE Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll LUNCHTIME WALK lasting 30-45 minutes. A short 30 minute walk to Corporation Meet at Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Park and back. Take a Road entrance. BB3 1HZ break from the office desk! Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall. PROGRESSION WALK 10:30 am BANK TOP COMMUNITY PROGRESSION WALK WALK 1:00 pm MILL HILL COMMUNITY A moderate pace walk lasting WALK approximately 2 hours. Meet at Bank A moderate pace walk lasting Top NLC, Arthur Way, approximately 2 hours. Meet at Blackburn. BB2 1QP Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn. BB2 WEDNESDAY Book a place on a walk by contacting Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service – 01254 688440 HEALTH WALK 10:00 am BANGOR STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH WALK WALK. LADIES ONLY. An easy pace stroll lasting 2:00 pm WITTON WEEKLY WANDER approximately 60 minutes. Meet Bangor Street Ideal for beginners. An easy pace walk lasting up Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn. to 60 minutes. Meet by the Pavilion Café, Witton BB1 6NZ Park, Blackburn, BB2 2TP.

HEALTH WALK FRIDAY 10:00 am ‘WHEELYFIT’ PRAM PUSH A walk and exercise programme for mums with HEALTH WALK their toddlers and babies. The walk is buggy 10:30 am FRIDAY MORNING RAMBLE and pram accessible. Lasting approximately 60 An easy paced stroll lasting 90 minutes covering minutes. No need to book, just come along. Meet approximately 3 miles. The walks may involve at Witton Park Arena, Witton Park, BB2 2TP. hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode). HEALTH WALK 11:00 am WALK AND TALK October An easy paced walk, lasting approximately 60 7 Edge of the Moors – Bold Venture Park minutes, with a brew afterwards. Meet Highercroft Gates, Darwen BB2 2SE Children’s Centre, Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn, 14 Liverpool Castle – Lower Barn car BB2 3UY. park, BL6 7SB 21 Witton Woodlands – Witton Park main THURSDAY car park BB2 2TP 28 Sunnyhurst Woods – Salisbury Road HEALTH WALK entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ 10.00 am MOTIVATE PROJECT WALK A moderate pace walk lasting approximately 90 November minutes . Provided by Blackburn with Darwen’s 4 Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Nr Butlers’ Motivate Project for adults with learning Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH disabilities. For more information on how to join 11 Roddlesworth Woods – Vaughn’s Café, the walks contact 07837 921649. Roddlesworth BB3 0PA 18 Botany Bay – Clock Tower Memorial, HEALTH WALK PR6 8EU 11:00 am AGE UK 25 Wayoh Wander – Barlow Institute, SUNNYHURST WOODS WALK Edgworth BL7 0AP An easy pace walk lasting approximately 90 minutes. Meet at the Falcon Avenue bottom December entrance to Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. 2 Three Villages – Nr Hare & Hounds, Contact Alison Hartley at Age UK – 01254 266620 Abbey Village PR6 8DP [email protected] 9 Entwistle Xmas Trees - Batridge Road car park, Entwistle BL7 0NF HEALTH WALK 16 Whitehall Wander – Whitehall Park 12:30 pm TOWN CENTRE LUNCHTIME WALK Gates BB3 2LN A short 30 minute walk to Corporation Park and 23 No Walk back. Take a break from the office desk! Meet 30 No Walk outside Blackburn Town Hall.

HEALTH WALK 10:30 am CARERS WALK For carers and the people they care for. Walks cover different different venues throughout the year. Moderate pace lasting up to 60 minutes. If you need advice about a particular walk please get in touch. FRIDAY continued...

HEALTH WALK 11:00 am ACCESS ABILITY WALKS. An ideal beginners walk – an easy pace and accessible for all. Lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

Oct 7 Xplorer Event - Witton Park Main Car Park BB2 2TP 14 Corporation Park - Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 21 Royal Blackburn Hospital Walk – Shadsworth Leisure Centre BB1 2HT 28 Mill Brook Walk - Roman Rd Health Centre BB2 3UA Nov 4 Eanam Wharf – Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 11 Mill Hill Walk – Mill Hill Community Centre BB2 4DT 18 Ramsgreave Circular – Ramsgreave Train Station BB1 9BP 25 Wainwright Bridge – Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF Dec 2 Queen’s Park – Meet outside Audley Learning Centre BB1 1SF 9 Riverway - Ewood Park Car Park (next to indoor centre) BB2 4JF

For more information on the Access Ability Walks call: 01254 841762 or 07782213480 Email: [email protected] or visit www.accessability.org.uk

HEALTH WALK 12:45 pm MOTIVATE PROJECT WALK An easy pace wheelchair accessible walk lasting approximately 60 minutes. Provided by Blackburn with Darwen’s Motivate Project for adults with learning disabilities. For more information on how to join the walks contact 07837 921649.

SATURDAYS

SATURDAY TODDLER WALKS (Meeting point Witton Park Pavilion)

Saturday 29 October 1:00 – 3:00 pm : Halloween Walk 1:00 – 2:00pm – ‘Room on the Broom’ themed craft activities 2:00 – 3:00pm –‘Room on the Broom’ Story Walk

Saturday 26 November 1:00 – 3:00pm : We’re going on a Bear Hunt Walk Please bring wellies and waterproofs! 1:00 – 2:00pm – ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ themed craft activities 2:00 – 3:00pm ‘Bear Hunt’ Story walk

Saturday 17 December 1:00 – 3:00pm : Santa Stroll 1:00 – 2:00pm – Christmas Themed activities 2:00 – 3:00pm – Walk & Sing WEEKEND RAMBLES

Longer weekend rambles in the local area and throughout North-West are also provided by the local Blackburn and Darwen (Spring Vale) Rambling Groups throughout the year. For more information on their walk programmes and contacts, check out their websites: www.blackburnramblers.co.uk and www.springvaleramblers. co.uk

VOLUNTEER WALK LEADER OPPORTUNITIES

The Blackburn with Darwen re:fresh scheme recruits and trains vol- unteers to support and complement our existing service. There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities to choose from including leading and supporting health walks. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Helen Hindley on 07525 616613

WALK WITH A ‘BUDDY’

If you do not feel you are ready to step up to a guided health walk, you may benefit from an easy ‘one to one’ to walk, tailored to suit you, at Witton Park. If you want more information please contact Helen Hindley on 07525 616613 or Nick Burton on 07739 779690.

PLEASE NOTE: In the winter months walks may be cancelled at short notice due to poor weather conditions. If you want to check if walks have been cancelled please call the Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037 re:fresh your health and wellbeing

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