Aug - sep WALKS 2021 PROGRAMME GUIDED WALKS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

The re:fresh Walks programme is ideal for all ages and abilities. It will help you improve your general health and wellbeing, introduce you to new friends and help you discover new areas to walk on your doorstep.

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 brisk country walks with stiles and hills. You do not need any expensive equipment to take part in the walks, just sturdy footwear and appropriate dress for the British weather!

If you are unsure of your ability to join a particular walk please contact The Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037.

You are responsible for you own safety while on the walk. re:fresh and with Borough Council are not liable for any injury or accident that may occur on the walk or on your journey to or from the walk. In adverse weather conditions the walks may be cancelled at short notice. If in doubt, please contact us. Led walks programme - august 2021 90 min - 2 hour walk

Monday Wednesday Wednesday friday (3-4 miles) 10:30am - 12:30pm 10:30am - 12:30pm 7pm - 9pm 10:30am - 12 noon

2nd August 4th August 4th August 6th August Entwistle Reservoir, Vaughn's Cafe, Blacksnape Playing Fields, Bold Venture Park Bartridge Rd Car Park, Tockholes Rd, Hoddlesdon, Gates, Darwen, BL7 0LU BB3 0PA BB3 3PN BB3 2SF

9th August 11nd August 11th August 13th August Abbey Village Witton Park, Whitehall Park Gates, Entwistle Reservoir, Nr Hare & Hounds, Tower Rd Car Park, Whitehall Rd, Darwen, Bartridge Rd Car Park, Rd, PR6 8DP Blackburn, BB2 5LE BB3 2LN BL7 0LU

16th August 18th August 18th August 20th August Blacksnape Playing Fields, , Witton Park, Turton Tower, Hoddlesdon, Memorial Park, Hillside Tower Rd Car Park, Chapeltown Rd, Turton, BB3 3PN Close, BB6 7PR Blackburn, BB2 5LE BL7 0HG

23rd August 25th August 25th August 27th August Great Harwood - Abbey Village Entwistle Reservoir, Clough Head Car Park, Blackburn Old Rd Lay by, Nr Hare & Hounds, Bartridge Rd Car Park, Grane Rd, , BB6 7UW Bolton Rd, PR6 8DP BL7 0LU BB4 4AT

30th August BANK HOLIDAY - NO WALK

weekly walks

Every Tuesday (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August) 30 minute Health Walk, Shorey Bank This is a 30 minute walk at 11am on a Tuesday. Meet near the footbridge next to the 'Darwen Resource Centre', EdwardStreet, Darwen at 11am.

Every Wednesday (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August) 1 hour LADIES ONLY walk This is a 1 hour walk at 10am on a Wednesday. Meet at Bangor Street Community Centre at 10am.

Every Thursday (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August) 1 hour walk from Witton Park Arena This is a 1 hour walk at 10am on a Thursday. Meet at Witton Park Arena car park, Tower Road at 2pm. Led walks programme - september 2021 90 min - 2 hour walk

Monday Wednesday Friday (3-4 miles) 10:30am - 12:30pm 10:30am - 12:30pm 10:30am - 12 Noon

1st September 3rd September Blacksnape Playing Fields, Vaughn's Cafe, Hoddlesdon, Tockholes Rd, BB3 3PN BB3 0PA

6th September 8th September 10th September Butler's Arms, Victoria Entwistle Reservoir, Blacksnape Playing Fields, Rd, Pleasington, Bartridge Rd Car Park, Hoddlesdon, BB2 5JH BL7 0LU BB3 3PN

17th September 13th September 15th September Salisbury Avenue, Barlow Institute, Butler's Arms, Victoria Darwen, Sunnyhurst Bolton Rd, Edgeworth, Rd, Pleasington, Woods, BL7 0AP BB2 5JH BB3 1HZ

20th September 22nd September 24th September Salisbury Avenue, Mellor Brook, Great Harwood, Darwen, Sunnyhurst Whalley Rd, Memorial Park, Hillside Woods, BB2 7PR Close, BB6 7PR BB3 1HZ

27th September 29th September Ousel Nest, Whitehall Park Gates, Bromley Cross, Whitehall Rd, Darwen, BL7 9AN BB3 2LN

weekly walks

Every Tuesday (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th September) 30 minute Health Walk, Shorey Bank This is a 30 minute walk at 11am on a Tuesday. Meet near the footbridge next to the 'Darwen Resource Centre', EdwardStreet, Darwen at 11am.

Every Wednesday (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September) 1 hour LADIES ONLY walk This is a 1 hour walk at 10am on a Wednesday. Meet at Bangor Street Community Centre at 10am.

Every Thursday (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September) 1 hour walk from Witton Park Arena This is a 1 hour walk at 10am on a Thursday. Meet at Witton Park Arena car park, Tower Road at 2pm. A number of our walks rely on the enthusiastic support and commitment of our volunteers who act as walk leaders and back up leaders. Are you: over the age of 16 friendly and approachable Fridrealiayble and trustworthy enthusiastic and motivated passionate about health and wellbeing All volunteer opportunities are based within Blackburn and Darwen. Volunteers will be supported through a structured recruitment process. Training will be given, with ongoing support throughout. Some volunteer roles require references and a DBS check. Interested in getting involved? Please contact Maahira Hasham on 01254 507955 Have a read of what some of our existing volunteers have to say about their journey with re:fresh: re:fresh volunteers | re:fresh (refreshbwd.com) looking for more? Ramblers wellbeing walks ramblers Getting active can be difficult. But Whether you’re walking to improve your Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are here to health or simply for the pleasure of help. exploring your local area on foot, the Ramblers walks make enjoying the great Their website is ’s largest network outdoors easy. of health walk schemes, helping thousands of people across the country lead a more Their walks take place across Britain, run all active lifestyle. year round and accommodate a range of All their group walks are led by friendly, ages and walking abilities. The Ramblers specially trained volunteers who are on have over 500 volunteer groups across hand to provide encouragement and England, Scotland and Wales, most of support, and make sure no one gets left which run several walks every week. Their behind. The walks are short and over easy experienced walk leaders will welcome you terrain. They are open to everyone, but are on every walk and provide a safe, sociable especially aimed at those who are least and fun environment for you to meet like- active. minded people.

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