Grade 1 = Flat ground / gentle slopes with mainly firm 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= Definite Muddy Underfoot

¤ On Route ? Possible  Yes x No

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 Walk Fit Contact Kim Braznell on 01384 816992 For more information please contact the LEAP Over 50 Project Team at: Age UK , The Junction, 1 Cradley Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9RA tel: 01384 343535 January to March 2015 Programme email: [email protected]

Registered Charity No: 1084182 December 2014

Monday Walks (Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) January to March 2015 --- 1.30pm start.

(See reverse for code’s) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS

5th January --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 256 1-2 miles The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  257   1 1  12th January --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 276 1-2 miles Mary Stevens Park Healthy Towns Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  125   1 1 ? 19th January --- ShirleyShirley, 1-2 miles £1.60 256 Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF. Chris, Maureen, Mervyn   2 2 ? 26th January --- KINVER ShirleyShirley, 1-2 miles Whittinghton Inn, Caunsall, Kinver, DY7 6NY Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  x   2 2 ? 2nd February --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 276 1-2 miles Mary Stevens Park Healthy Towns Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  125   1 1 ? 9th February --- ShirleyShirley, 2 miles mutli Old House at Home, 26, Birmingham Road, Blakedown, DY10 3JE Chris, Maureen, Mervyn    4 4  16th February --- PENSNETT ShirleyShirley, 222 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  255   1 1 ?

23rd February --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 288 St Mary's Church , Rectory Road, Oldswinford, DY8 2HA Bus Nos. 288, 298, 1-2 miles    2 2 ? 299, 318 Chris, Maureen, Mervyn multi 2nd March --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 276 1-2 miles Mary Stevens Park Healthy Towns Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  125   1 1 ? 9th March --- Withymoor ShirleyShirley, 287 1-2 miles Sainsburys, Withymoor - (near petrol station),DY5 3JR. Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  297B   2 2 ? 16th March --- STOURBRIDGE ShirleyShirley, 251 1-2 miles On road Sandy Lane, Roman Road at High Park Ave/South Rd, DY8 3JY Chris, Maureen, Mervyn 276 x x 2 1 ? 1-2 miles 217 23rd March --- SALTWELLS ShirleyShirley, ‘WALKER’ note 238 Saltwells Inn, DY5 1AX Chris, Maureen, Mervyn    2 2 ? in car window. 276 30 March --- KINVER ShirleyShirley, 1-2 miles 228 Kinver Community Centre, DY7 6ER Chris, Maureen, Mervyn  ¤ ¤ 1 2 ?

Tuesday Walks (Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) January to March 2015 --- 1.30pm start.

(See reverse for code’s) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS Shorter walks of 30 minutes available

6th January - PENSNETT Kath 222 6th January -- PENSNETT 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret  255   1 1 ? 20th January - PENSNETT Kath 222 20th January -- PENSNETT 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret  255   1 1 ?

3rd February --- NETHERTON Kath X96 1-2 miles Dudley Watersports Centre, Lodge Farm Reservoir, Highbridge Road, Margaret  multi   1 1 ? DY2 0HB

17th February - PENSNETT Kath 222 17th February -- PENSNETT 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret  255   1 1 ? 3rd March - PENSNETT Kath 222 3rd March -- PENSNETT 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret  255   1 1 ? 17th March --- HIMLEY Kath 1-2 miles £1.60 256 Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF. Margaret   2 2 ? 31st March - PENSNETT Kath 222 31st March -- PENSNETT 1-2 miles The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE Margaret  255   1 1 ? Thursday Taster Nordic Walks (Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the walk is due to start) January to March 2015 --- 11.00 am start. Michael is Nordic Walk Leader Trained. (See reverse for code’s) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! 19th February --- HIMLEY --- Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF. Michael Horton 1 hour £1.60 256 Please call LEAP Over 50 Project to book your place - Max. 12 Karen   2 2 ? 19th March --- HIMLEY --- Himley Hall and Park, DY3 4DF. Michael Horton 1 hour £1.60 256 Please call LEAP Over 50 Project to book your place - Max. 12 Sam   2 2 ? NOTES

All you need is appropriate clothing/footwear and a drink. Free, Fun, Friendly, Please ensure dogs are kept under control and do not get under walkers feet. Please dispose of dog waste appropriately. Fitness. Saturday Walks January to March --- 1.30pm start. (Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the walk is due to start)

(See reverse for code’s) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS

Martin 3rd January --- 2-3 miles 256 Old Wombourne Station, Bratch Lane, Wombourne, WV5 9AB Barry, Margaret    1 1  17th January --- WORDSLEY Margaret 3-4 miles 256 Car Park opposite The Red House Cone, High St, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ. Barry, Martin    1 1  Barry 245 7th February --- TIPTON 4-5 miles Barry The Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street, Tipton, DY4 8HE Margaret, Martin  545   1 1 ? 21st February - WORDSLEY Shirley 21st February -- WORDSLEY 3 miles 226 King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, DY8 5BS. Mervyn  x x 2 2  7th March - HIMLEY Barry 7th March -- HIMLEY 3-4 miles multi The Crooked House, Himley Road, DY3 4DA Margaret, Martin    2 2 ? 217 21st March-March - BRIERLEY HILL 2 miles Note: Martin 21st March -- BRIERLEY HILL 238 Saltwells Inn, Saltwells Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 1AX    Walker in car Barry, Margaret 276 2 2 ? Walks with a Difference January to March 2014 --- 10.00am start. (Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the walk is due to start)

(See reverse for code’s) DATE / VENUE COMMENTS LEADERS BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

Thursday 15th January --- BRIERLEY HILL --- WATEWATERFRONTRFRONT SOCIAL A walk around the Waterfront and its canals followed by a social cuppa at Karen / Sam 2-3 miles Maggie Age UK Dudley's, Springboard Activity Centre. X96 2 2 2-3 hours    ? Springboard Activity Centre, Units 44-47 Waterfront East, Level Street, Discretionary Donation Brierley Hill, DY5 1XJ

Wednesday 25th March --- NETHERTON --- AROUND AND ABOUT NETHERTON --- ROB BROADBENT Rob Rob will give you the history behind landmarks and illustrate how the Karen / Sam 4.5 miles Gravel landscape has changed over the last 50 years and more, highlighting some Shirley 282 4 4 of the industries and companies Netherton is famous for. As you hit 3-4 hours Carpark   ? Netherton Centre you will visit the Old Swan for lunch. Discretionary Donation Bumble Hole, Windmill End, DY2 9HU