Grade 1 = Flat ground / gentle slopes with mainly rm surfaces. Limited / no steps or stiles. 1 hr (shorter walks of 30 minutes incorporated). Grade 2 = Moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possible stiles. 1 1.5hours Progression Walks = Likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. 1.5hrs + (see individual walks) Supported by LEAP Over 50 Project (not under Walking for Health) LEAP Over 50 Project Available Parking Available Bus Services Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus Toilets Available Refreshments Available Terrain 1=Easy, 2=Mainly Easy, 3=Possibly Uneven, 4= Uneven. Inclines 1= Few or None, 2=Possible but Few, 3= Possible, 4= De nite Muddy Underfoot ¤ On Route ? Possible Yes x No (R) Reserve Walk Leader
Walks with Other Organisations Action Heart Walks on Mondays and Fridays contact Paul Davies Hale on 01384 292233
Halesowen Ramblers www.halrambler.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Stourbridge HF Rambling Club www.shfrc.org.uk
For more information please contact: LEAP Over 50 Project Age UK Dudley 3 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1XP
telephone: 01384 343535 mobile: 07854 839834 email: [email protected] Happy Birthday Healthy Footsteps who turned 10 years www.ageukdudley.org.uk old 19th March
Registered Charity No: 1084182 March 2017 Could you spare a morning:
Once in a while, every few weeks or even every week.
We are looking for people of all ages to come forward to Volunteer as Walk (Support) Leaders.
This involves supporting walks and other leaders on a variety of walks around the Dudley borough for groups of over 50’s. We aim to provide walks that are exible for all abilities, as well as to encourage people back in to exercise and provide walks to those who are keen walkers and are looking to socialise.
Programmes are put together on a quarterly basis with the volunteers choosing the walks they would like to see in the programme and which they are able to lead / support.
Training is provided. Monday Walks April to June 2017 1.30pm start. (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start)
DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS (See reverse for codes) 3rd April STOURBRIDGE Shirley, Chris, Elaine, 276 Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 1 2 miles Maureen, Mervyn √ 125 √ √ 1 1 ?
10th April KINVER 1 2 miles ChrisChris, Kinver Community Centre, O Sterrymerre Gardens, DY7 6ET Maureen, Mervyn, √ 228 ¤ ¤ 1 2 ?
17th April Bank Holiday WORDSLEY ElaineElaine, Chris, Maureen, King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, DY8 5BS 2 3 miles Mervyn √ 226 x x 2 2 √ 24th April WOMBOURNE MervynMervyn, Chris, Elaine, Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD 2 3 miles Maureen √ 256 √ √ 2 2 ? 217 1st May Bank Holiday CRADLEY HEATH 1 2 miles ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, √ 240 √ x 2 2 ? Corngreaves Hall, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7NL Mervyn, Maureen 243 8th May KIDDERMINSTER Shirley, Chris, Elaine, Hurcott Pools, Hurcott Lane, DY10 3PJ 1 2 miles Maureen, Mervyn √ X X X 2 2 √ 15th May PENSNETT MaureenMaureen, Chris, Elaine, 222 The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE 1 2 miles Mervyn, Shirley √ 255 √ √ 1 1 √ 22nd May HAGLEY Hagley Hall, Hall Dr, Hagley, Stourbridge, West Midlands 1 2 miles ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, √ X √ √ 2 2 ? DY9 9LQ Mervyn, Maureen 29th May Bank Holiday BRIERLEY HILL ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, Field car 287 Sainsburys Amblecote, (Withymoor) Brierley Hill, DY5 3JR. 1 2 miles Mervyn, Maureen park 297B √ √ 2 2 ? 5th June STOURBRIDGE CHARITY BAG COLLECTION Shirley, Chris, Elaine, 276 Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 1 2 miles Maureen, Mervyn √ 125 √ √ 1 1 ? 12th June WORDSLEY via Red Cone ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, DY8 5BS 2 3 miles Mervyn, Maureen √ 226 x x 2 2 √
19th June HIMLEY 1 2 miles ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, Pay & 256 √ √ 2 2 ? Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF. Maureen Display
26th June NETHERTON ShirleyShirley, Chris, Elaine, Gravel Bumble Hole, Windmill End, Netherton, DY2 9HU 1 2 miles Mervyn, Maureen Car Park 282 √ X 2 2 ?
£2 donation is welcomed. All money that is donated goes directly to providing our services across the Dudley Borough to help people make the most of later life.
Tuesday Walks (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) April to June 2017 1.30pm start. DATE / VENUE COMMENT (See reverse for codes) LEADERS Shorter walks of 30 minutes available SSS LEADERS 4th April NETHERTON Via Park Head Netherton Reservoir, Lodge Farm Reservoir, Highbridge Road, 1 2 miles Kath √ 81 X X 1 2 ? Dudley, DY2 0HB A N Other 18th April WRENS NEST 1 2 miles Margaret The Caves Public House, Wrens Hill Road , DY1 3SB Kath √ X96 √ √ 2 2 ? Field 2nd MayMay BRIERLEY HILL 1 2 miles Kath car 287 √ √ 2 2 ? Sainsburys Amblecote, (Withymoor) Brierley Hill, DY5 3JR. Margaret park 297B 16th May SEDGLEY Kath £2.80 Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End, Sedgley, DY3 4HB 1 2 miles A N Other All Day possible √ √ 2 2 ? 217 30th May CRADLEY HEATH 1 2 miles Margaret √ 240 √ x 2 2 ? Corngreaves Hall, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7NL Kath 243 13th June WORDSLEY Samson & Lion, 140 Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, 1 2 miles MargaretMargaret, √ 226 √ √ 2 2 ? DY8 5SP Kath 27th June WOMBOURNE Waggon & HorsesHorses, Bridgenorth Road, Wombourne, 1 2 miles Margaret √ 255 √ √ 1 2 ? Wolverhampton, WV5 0AQ Kath
£2 donation is welcomed. All money that is donated goes directly to providing our services across the Dudley Borough to help people make the most of later life.
Age UK Dudley Health and Wellbeing Trips Programme February to August
A programme which includes one trip a month to various places around the UK …
For more information and to book you place please Age UK Dudley Head O ce on 01384 354651 or email health&wellbeing@ageukd udley.org.uk
Wednesday 12th April Stratford on Avon £12 … Discover why visitors ock back year after year to explore this wonderful place. Unique shops and café. Open parkland and building which have survived over 800 years.
Tuesday 16th May Anderton Boat Lift and River Trip & BlakemareBlakemare Craft Centre £32 ...A river cruise to Northwich and back., plus take a trip on Edwin Clark built in 1875 to life cargo boats the 50 feet from Weaver Navigation to the Trent & Mersy Canal. Then visit Blakemere Craft C entre.
Friday 2nd June Southport £15 … Visit 22 miles of coastline with a number of beautiful beaches and oldest iron pier. The trip coincides with the annua l South port Food and drink Festival. In partnership Tuesday Nordic Walking (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) April to June 2017 2pm start with:
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW LEAP: 01384 343535
£4 per person per session 217 £4 per person per session 238 2 2 ? 276 Nordic Walking Sessions Option 1 Gentle Nordic Walking 18th April Option 2 Intermediate Nordic Walking 16th May 20th June Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, o Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Gentle Nordic: fairly at and short distance at a stop start pace. Gradually building up skills. Led by quali ed Nordic Walk Leaders Intermediate Nordic: a continuous walk, including uneven terrain and inclines.
1 hour sessions
Wednesday Books on the Move (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) April top June 10.00am start. In partnership with (See reverse for codes) DATE / VENUE BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! COMMENTS LEADERS
5th April WORDSLEY LIBRARY 45 mins—1hr ShirleyShirley, Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PD walk / 30 min Maureen, Cara Evans √ 226 √ √ 1 1 ? MEET near reception chat (library) (Dudley Libraries) 256
3rd May NETHERTON LIBRARY 45 mins 1hr Mary The Savoy Centre, North eld Rd, Dudley DY2 9ES walk / 30 mins Maureen, Shirley, Cara √ Many √ √ 2 2 ? MEET near reception chat (library) Evans (Dudley Libraries)
7th June STOURBRIDGE LIBRARY Canal Walk 45min 1hr Maureen Crown Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE walk / 30min Shirley, Cara Evans √ Multi √ √ 1 1 ? MEET near adult reception chat (library) (Dudley Libraries) Fun, Friendly and Informal “Walk and Talk Book Club”. Refreshments served at the local library after the walk .
£2 donation is welcomed. All money that is donated goes directly to providing our services across the Dudley Borough to help people make the most of later life.
Walks with a Di erence (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) April to June 2017 (See reverse for codes) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS
Thursday 13th April 10am start Depth of Field Photography
A rural walk along the picturesque railway walk in Wombourne, as well as Bratch locks with an emphasis on photography's theme focusing on limited Roughly depth of eld. Steve 2 miles Hardwick After the walk you will head to Wombourne railway station where you can get √ ? √ √ 2 2 ? together with the other walkers and Steve to chat about your thoughts and 2 hours Sam compare images. £3£3£3 MEET: Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Ln, Wombourne, WV5 9AD
Be sure to BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Thursday 18th May 10am start Working history of Saltwells
A lovely leisurely walk around Saltwells Nature Reserve where you will nd out more about its working history as well as the reasoning of how the reserve got its name. 2 miles Roy Tranter 217 2 hours √ 238 √ √ 2 3 ? Have a chat and a cuppa after the walk at the Saltwells Inn. Sam 276 MEET: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, o Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, £3£3£3 West Midlands, DY5 1AX
Be sure to BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Limited places Wednesday 14th June 10am start Litter pick
Join us for this highly requested litter pick which will see us starting at Wordsley (King George V) Park walking through Wordsley green land heading towards Ashwood Park doing our little bit to keep the area clean. 2 miles Mary 2 3 hours √ 226 Local √ 2 2 ? After the walk there will be the opportunity to have a cuppa at a local café. 2 3 hours 267 A N Other £3 MEET: King George (Wordsley) Park, Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, £3£3 West Midlands. DY8 5BS
Be sure to BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Coming up new month
Wednesday 5th July £3 Allotment walk nd out about the basics of growing your own fruit and veg. Saturday Walks April to June 2017 1.30pm start. (Please arrive 10 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) (See reverse for codes) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS
13th May PENSNETT via Volcano 4 5 miles Kath √ 222 The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret 255 √ √ 1 1 √
17th June STOURBRIDGE Amblecote Circular Walk Public Car Park, Collis Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4EG 4 4.1/5 Shirley √ 246 X X 2 2 ? (Just past The Robin Hood Pub, on your left) miles Maureen, Mervyn various
Are you considering setting up a group in your Notes local Community? As a client of Age UK Dudleys, LEAP Over 50 Project please help us run smoothly: Age UK Dudley can o er you support. ∗ Carry your participation card on appropriate activities (our version of the Next of Kin Card) Age UK Dudley, through Public Health, is looking to ∗ To ALWAYS sign in with the Walk Leader support not for pro t community, faith and activity ∗ Update any information when appropriate e.g. telephone groups to develop and establish new activities number, address, medical / physical ailments for people over 50 across the Dudley Borough. ∗ All you need is appropriate clothing/footwear and a drink. ∗ Please ensure dogs are kept under control and do not get under walkers’ feet. If you require support, resources, training or start Please dispose of dog waste appropriately. up to establish your group please contact us for ∗ Do feel free to bring binoculars and cameras to any of our walks. details. If you are successful our simple application process should enable you to establish your group in the near future. Please remember If you have booked on to a walk please cancel if you are unable to attend … it may be limited places, someone For more information and to apply please contact else may be loosing out. the Leap over 50 project, Age UK Dudley, Head o ce, 3 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Keep in mind that if you arrive on a ‘book your place’ walk that you are not booked on to we will have to turn you away, as many Street, Brierley Hill DY5 IXP on 01384 343535 or of the Walks with a Di erence walks are pre planned with limited email; [email protected] places. Activities by Postcode
Are you looking to take up a new hobby … want to keep t … meet other like minded people … socialise
Activities by Postcode is a directory of activities in Dudley Borough that we are continuously building on ….
It includes everything from IT … to art and crafts … dance … to languages … plus much much more.
Recently added:
B63
The Laurels, 100 Windmill Lane, Halesowen, B63 2BY www.the laurels.webeden.co.uk 0121 602 1812
O ers a number of activities including snooker, dominoes, regular Saturday night entertainment, Crown Green Bowling, Pheonix Friendship Club plus more.
Macuular Society Dudley Support Group, Cornbow Hall, Halesowen, B63 3AF Laura Ellis 01384 560874 [email protected]
Social Groups / Talks 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm.
DY5
Bounce Back, Quarry Bank Communtiy Centre, She eld St, Quarry Bank, DY5 1EA & St. Pauls Community & Learning Centre, Hawbush Rd, Brierle y Hill, DY5 3NL Sandy Jones 07491 312825 [email protected]
An array of activities avalible throughout the week Exercise for All, General Art, Drama, Mens Morning, Choir there's plenty to choose from.
Pensnett Community Centre, High Street, Pensnett, DY5 4JQ http://communitycentrepensnett.btck.co.uk 01384 79521
A number of activities available, such as Afternoon Plus (social group 50+), Tap Dancing, Keep Fit plus more.
DY8
Body Balance, Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AE 01384 812800 [email protected] www.dudley.gov.uk
A mixture of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi Monday to Fridays
Sally Fitness Classes , Amblecote Holy Trinity Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4JA 07747 754275 Wednesday 6 to 7pm £6 per class All levels welcome, bring a yoga type mat along.