Health Walks and Cycling for all abilities in with

April to June 2016 Monday

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

4 Three Villages - Nr Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP

April 11 Copster Green - Nr Bull’s Head, Wilpshire BB1 9BQ 18 Yellow Hills - Witton Park, main car park BB2 2TP 25 Whalley Nab - Memorial Park, Great Harwood BB6 7PH 2 No Walk - Bank Holiday 9 Sunnyhurst Woods - Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ May 16 Station to Station Walk - Whalley to Clitheroe 23 Hoghton Bottoms - Nr Butler’s Arms, BB2 5JH 30 No Walk - Bank Holiday 6 Darwen Tower - Vaughn’s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA 13 Wainwright Memorial - Nr Butler’s Arms, Pleasington BB2 5JH June 20 Turton Tower - Barlow Institute, BL7 0AP 27 Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Witton Park, main car park BB2 2TP

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 1:30pm First Steps Blackburn Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll around Corporation Park lasting 30 minutes. Meet at West Park Lodge Gate, West Park Road entrance to Corporation Park.

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

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 10:30am First Steps Darwen Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting 30-45 minutes. Meet at Sunnyhurst Woods Salisbury Road entrance. BB3 1HZ

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 12:30pm Town Centre Lunchtime Walk

A short 30 minutes walk to Corporation Park and back. Take a break from the office desk! Meet outside Blackburn Town Hall.

*PROGRESSION WALK* 1:00pm Mill Hill Community Walk A moderate pace stroll lasting about 2 hours. Meet at Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn. BB2 4DT

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

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 10:00am Bangor Street Community Walk LADIES ONLY. An easy pace stroll lasting about 60 minutes. Meet Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn. BB1 6NZ

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 11:00am Walk and Talk Energy Zone Newfield Drive, BB2 3UA An easy paced walk approx 60 minutes with a brew afterwards.

*Progression Walk* 7:00pm Stressbusters Walk

Meet at a different venue each month. A brisk paced walk with hills and stiles. The walk lasts 2 hours covering 5 to 6 miles, meet at the start point below.

May Sunnyhurst Woods, top car park (nr Sunnyhurst pub) BB3 1JX

June Memorial Park, Great Harwood BB6 7PH

For further information call: 01254 682 037 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com Thursday ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 9:00am First Steps Darwen Ideal for beginners. An easy pace stroll lasting 30 minutes. Meet at Bold ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ Venture Park entrance. BB3 2SE 10:30am Motivate Project Walk

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ A moderate pace walk lasting about 90 minutes. Provided by Blackburn with 11:00am Age UK Sunnyhurst Woods Darwen’s Motivate Project for adults Walk with learning disabilities. An easy pace walk lasting around 90 minutes. Meet at the Falcon Avenue (bottom entrance) Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. Contact Alison Hartley at Age UK: ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ 01254 266 620 12:30pm Town Centre Lunchtime Walk [email protected] A short 30 minutes walk to Corporation Park and back. Take a break from the office desk! Meet outside Blackburn Town ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ Hall. 11:00am Carers Walk For carers and the people they care for. Walks cover different venues throughout the year. Moderate pace ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ lasting up to 60 minutes. 2:00pm Witton Weekly Wander If you need advice about a particular walk please get in touch. Ideal for beginners. An easy paced Book a place on a walk by contacting Carers walk lasting 60 minutes. Meet by the Service Pavilion, Witton Park, Blackburn. Contact: 01254 688440 BB2 2TP.

For further information call: 01254 682 037 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.refreshbwd.com ♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ Friday Easy Paced Walk 10:30 am An easy paced walk lasting 90 minutes covering approximately 3 miles. The walk may involve hills and stiles. Meet at the start point below (given to the nearest known postcode).

1 Roddlesworth Woods - Vaughn’s Café, Roddlesworth BB3 0PA 8 Last Drop Village - Ousel Nest car park BL7 9AN April 15 Sunnyhurst Woods - Salisbury Road entrance, Darwen BB3 1HZ 22 Wilpshire Wander - Nr Bull’s Head, Wilpshire BB1 9BQ 29 Liverpool Castle - Rivington Lower Barn car park BL6 7SB 6 Edge of the Moors - Bold Venture park gates, Darwen BB2 2SE 13 Smithills Hall - Horrocks Wood car park, Scout Road BL1 7NZ May 20 Calder Valley - Memorial Park, Great Harwood BB6 7PH 27 Botany Bay - Nr clock tower, Wheelton PR6 8EU 3 Three Villages - Nr Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village PR6 8DP 10 Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Witton Park, main car park BB2 2TP June 17 Whitehall Wander - Whitehall Park gates, Darwen BB3 2TP 24 Circular - Nr Ranken Arms, Hoddlesden BB3 3LY

♥ HEALTH WALK ♥ Access Ability Walks 11:00am An Ideal beginners’ walk at a very easy pace. Pram and wheelchair friendly. For further information contact Zoe Woodworth: 01254 841762

8 Royal Blackburn Hospital Walk – Shadsworth Leisure BB1 2HT Centre April 15 Re-arranged Xplorer Event – Witton Park Main Car Park BB2 2TP 22 Corporation Park - Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 29 Ramsgreave Circular – Ramsgreave Train Station BB1 9BP 6 Arran Trail - Shadsworth Leisure Centre BB1 2HT 13 Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Witton Park Main Car Park BB2 2TP May 20 Mill Hill Walk – Mill Hill Community Centre BB2 4DT 27 Eanam Wharf – Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF 3 Queen’s Park – Meet outside Audley Learning Centre BB1 1SF 10 Corporation Park - Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF June Walks Festival Orienteering Event 17 Mill Race Wood - Roman Rd Health Centre BB2 3UA 24 Wainwright Bridge – Blackburn Bus Station (Gala Bingo) BB1 6AF

Saturday &

*Progression Walk* Sunday 11:00am LGBT Walk Meets at different locations on the third Saturday of each month. Details of the Walks can be found on www.lancslgbt.org.uk

Sunday 15th May John Dixon Memorial Walk- Barley and Newchurch (5.5 miles) Barley picnic site carpark

Saturday 11th June Station to Station Walk - Cherry Tree to Blackburn

Ramblers Association Walks Blackburn and Spring Vale Ramblers provide weekend walks throughout the year. www.blackburnramblers.co.uk or www.springvaleramblers.co.uk

Blackburn With Darwen Motivate Scheme Motivate have a great weekly timetable of activity sessions for adults with learning disabilities. We aim to help people lead an active lifestyle and improve their health and wellbeing. For further information contact Motivate on 07837921649

re:fresh also recruits volunteers to support and complement existing service which offers a wide range of opportunities to choose from. If you are interested in becoming a re:fresh volunteer. Please contact Helen Hindley: 07525616613

Connect For Communities

This project organises very easy paced walks around Witton Park. Suitable for those who want to walk at a very leisurely pace. Refreshments provided. For further information contact Cheryl Sandford: 01254 588814

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

Providing community cycling sessions for all abilities Bikes and helmet provided, most sessions are free to beeZ card holders. Witton Park Cycle Centre: 01254 54855

Learn To Ride

Never learnt to ride a bike? Why not come and give it a go? Even if you’ve never been on a bike before; it’s never too late to start.

Monday 10am – 11:30am Thursday 10am – 11:30am Saturday 10am – 11:30am Please note: Spaces are limited and require booking

Pedal Around The Park Build up your confidence and improve your stamina and skills at your own pace following the one mile circuit around the Witton Park Cycle Way.

Monday 2:00-4:00pm Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm Friday 1:00-3:00pm

NEW! Weavers Wheel Trail For the more confident cyclist, why not join our instructor led cycle ride exploring the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and sections of the Weavers Wheel cycle trail. These moderate paced rides and will involve some gradients and road sections. Wednesday 10:00am (lasting approx. 1.5 hours)

All sessions start at the Witton Park Cycle Centre situated in Witton Park Pavilion, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP. The sessions are FREE to beeZ card holders, failure to produce a beeZ card will result in a £2.00 hire fee Appropriate clothing & footwear must be worn at all times.

Family Pedal Around The Park

Enjoy a family cycle ride around the park and join in our alternative outdoor family activities. Please note we have limited number of children’s bikes, bringing your own is advised. Tuesday (Women and Girls) 4:30pm - 8pm Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-8pm (April-September) Saturday 12pm-4:00pm Please note riders may be asked to return their bikes within 2 hours at busy periods to avoid waiting times.

Witton Cycle Centre Courses We offer the following courses throughout the year: Basic Bike Maintenance Course BikeAbility Course Busting Out of Stabilisers Strider to Rider BMX coaching Xplorer Walk Leader Training Map Reading Courses

For Further information please contact: Witton Park Cycle Centre: 01254 54855 Why not Check out our Facebook Page Get Fitter... Feel Good... Make New Friends...

Blackburn with Darwen Health Walks and Cycling sessions are ideal for all ages and abilities.

They will help you improve your general health and wellbeing, may introduce you to new friends and help you discover new areas on your doorstep.

Just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise Health benefits to be gained from can benefit your health and our physical exercise include: walks and cycle rides are designed to help you increase your level of exercise gradually. Lower blood pressure

Reduced risk of coronary heart Please dress appropriately for the activity - disease, strokes and type 2 diabetes sturdy footwear for walking and no loose Reduced risk of certain cancers clothing for cycling. Improved flexibility and

strength of muscles, joints and Please note that some of the walks will bones involve field paths, stiles, gradients and Improved mental health due to rough ground. If you are unsure of your reduced risk of depression, ability to join a particular walk please anxiety and stress. contact the walk leader who will be happy to advise you.

. For up to date public transport information and to find out more ways you can choose healthier, greener ways of travelling around Blackburn with Darwen, please contact the CONNECT campaign at www.bwdconnect.org.uk For general enquiries on the Walk This Way Project or for more information on Blackburn with Darwen’s re:fresh programme of activities please contact the Wellbeing Service: 01254 682037.