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West Berkshire walking for health Join a walk today by just turning up and joining in! Walks Timetable (Valid from February 2011 to July 2011) Walks do not take place on Bank Holidays. Day Time Leaving from Level Monday 10.30am - Beansheaf Community Centre (1st & 3rd of month) 11.15am Calcot Tuesday 10am - 11.30am Fairground, Mortimer (opp. Horse & Groom Pub) Tuesday 10am - 11am Kintbury Surgery (Road Park, next to surgery ) Tuesday 11am - 12pm Northcroft Leisure Centre (car park by swimming pool) Tuesday 11am - 12pm Hermitage Village Holy Trinity (1st of month) Church (at the Lynch Gate Wednesday 10am - 11am Hosehill Lake, (Fox & Hounds car park) Wednesday 12.30pm - 1pm West Berkshire Community Hospital (inside reception) Thursday 10am - 11am Victoria park buggy walk (Victoria Memorial) Friday (1st of month) 10am - 11.30am Greenham Common (Control Tower car park) Friday (2nd of month) 10am - 11am Nature Discovery Centre (outside entrance) Friday (3rd of month) 10am - 11am Snelsmore Common (Rangers Office) Friday (4th of month) 10am - 11.30am Hosehill Lake, (Fox & Hounds car park) Friday (5th of month) 10am - 11am Northcroft Leisure Centre (Goldwell Park car park) Sunday (2nd of month) 10am - 11.30am Old Boot Inn, Stanford Dingley Sunday (4nd of month) 10am - 12pm Call 01189 33546 for details For further information regarding healthy walks please call the Health Walks Co-ordinator on 01635 874381 or email [email protected] Walks of approximately 45 minutes, everybody welcome. Brisk walks, for regular walkers ‘No stiles’ options available WBC/NDC/BO/0311 Come and take part in Feel good fortnight – a health initiative organised by West Berkshire Partnership and Newbury Events for people who want to feel good! Running from the 9th – 22nd April there’s a huge range of exciting events such as: Chefs cook-off competition Kick boxing Cycle treasure hunt Family wildlife day Walks with knowledgeable Easter craft sessions rangers in the countryside Plus lots of FREE taster sessions at gyms: aerobic classes, dance & fitness For more information on events, times and location please visit www.newburyevents.co.uk and www.westberkshirepartnership.org.

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