Free Walks for All Ages

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1 and Talk Plus is an accredited scheme and works in partnership with: Free s for ll ges March and pril 2015 Contact Details: ge UK South Staffordshire The Roller Mill Teddesley Road Penkridge ST17 5D Tel: susan.blower@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk ge UK South Staffordshire is a registered charity. Charity No

2 bout ge UK South Staffordshire s ge UK South Staffordshire offers a programme of group walks, encouraging people of all ages to live a healthy, active lifestyle. How will the service help me? If you are new or returning to exercise, walking not only offers the opportunity to improve your fitness at a pace that suits you, but also provides people with the opportunity to meet others in friendly groups. s are open to all ages and abilities Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Is there a cost? No, all walks are free of charge. Would you like to become a volunteer? ge UK South Staffordshire has various opportunities for people wishing to volunteer. How can I find out more information? For more information see the contact details on this booklet. bout ge UK South Staffordshire ge UK South Staffordshire is the largest voluntary sector provider of social care in South Staffordshire. We provide a wide range of services for older people as well as voluntary opportunities. Our mission To promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Our vision is of a society providing a fair deal for older people. Older people should have access to the same opportunities as everyone else. Their contribution should be valued and they should be able to live with dignity and security. Older people's voices should be heard about decisions affecting their lives. Would you like to know more about ge UK South Staffordshire s services? For information and advice please contact the Helpline on For information about our Care and Help at Home services please contact the Careline on

3 s in March and pril 2015 Please note On occasions walks may be cancelled or meeting times changed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will endeavor to contact walkers where possible in these circumstances but if we are not able to contact you we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. During the winter months when weather could make conditions unsafe please ring on the day of the walk to confirm that the walk is going ahead. Please wear sensible footwear and clothing appropriate for the location of the walk and weather conditions. Please arrive minutes before the start of the walk, so that the walk can commence on time. For updates about ge UK South Staffordshire and a copy of our newsletter visit Mar Mon 2nd 11.00am Mon 2nd Tue 3rd Tue 3rd Wed 4th Wed 4th Wed 4th Wed 4 th fternoon Short Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N Pipe Hall Woods. Meet in car park on St Matthews Rd, just past Woodhouses Rd, WS7 rindley Heath Rd, Chase Chasewater Heaths. Meet in car park at station, off Miners Way, Chasetown WS7 3PG Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane Christian Fields. Meet at Christian Fields car park on Eastern venue by new cemetery eacon Park,. Meet opposite / hr 1.5 hr Fri 6 th 10.00am Friday Severn Springs. Meet in car park off 513 opposite bridge to Little Haywood 2 C Mon 9th Mon 9th Tue 10th fternoon Short Meet by the gates at Chasewater Heaths Railway Station, off Miners Way, Chasetown WS7 3PG Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N rindley Heath Rd, Chase / Tue 10th Canal Plus. Meet at shtree Pub, WS15 1PL 2 C

4 Mar Tue 10th Short eacon Park,. Meet opposite Key to Grading Of s Wed 11th Wed 11th Mon 16th Mon 16th Tue 17th Tue 17th Fri 20 th 10.00am Mon 23 rd 11.00am Mon 23rd fternoon Short Friday Wall Heritage Site. Meet at car park WS14 0W Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane Castle N Today s walk goes to Hopwas (Tame Otter) then bus back to. Meet at the andstand 79 7N Short rindley Heath Rd, Chase Chasewater. Meet in car park opposite Innovation Centre WS8 7NL Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane Marquis Drive Fair Oak Lakes. Meet at visitors car park or in Marquis Road nearby. eacon Park,. Meet opposite Pelsall. Centre. Meet on High Street WS3 9SE Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N Short hr 1.5 hr / hr 2 C / Level : Shorter. etween minutes in length. Suitable for inexperienced walkers, slow pace and even ground. Level : Moderate/Hard. Up to 90 minutes in length. Sometimes sizable ascents and descents. Suitable for regular walkers. Level C- Progression walk: Demanding longer. For experienced walkers seeking a greater challenge. Fast pace, off road. Up to 2 hours in length and terrain to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. (progression walks are not part of the ing for Health programme) We deliver Falls prevention seated exercise classes, Extend and walks. We can send out programmes by or you may download from the web Please phone on if you cannot access or the internet. Eat Well Staffordshire offers a free nutritional check and follow up visits, led by a qualified professional Dietician supported by a team of trained volunteers aimed at people over 65. The assessment will look at diet, nutrition, MI, lifestyle and well being, and can provide support with cookery workshops and can link to the Falls Management exercise classes and group walks. We can also signpost to other services. For further information, telephone or 496. If you are interested in training as a volunteer we have regular training sessions if you can commit to a regular volunteering input with clients, helping with cookery classes, publicity work or giving talks or helping at events. Please telephone for further information.

5 pr Wed 22nd Essington. Meet at Minerva Pub, Wolverhampton Road WV11 2X Mar Tue 24th 1.5 Wed 22nd Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane 1.5 hr Tue 24th fternoon rindley Heath Rd, Chase hr Fri 24 th Mon 27 th Mon 27 th Tue 28 th Tue 28 th Wed 29 th Wed 29th Wed 29th Wed 29 th Friday Monthly fternoon Short Chasewater. Meet at Chasetown Football Club, Church Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N Pipe Hall Woods. Meet in car park on St Matthews Rd, just past Woodhouses Rd, WS7 rindley Heath Rd, Chase Fradley Junction. Meet in car park at Kingfisher Caravan Park (same side of canal as the Swan Inn) DE13 7DN Meet at Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane Sloppy Wood (luebell?). Meet at Waitrose car park, WS13 6RX eacon Park,. Meet opposite / 1.5 hr 2 C 1.5 hr Tue 24th Wed 25th 10.30am Wed 25th Fri 27th Mon 30th Mon 30th Tue 31st Tue 31st pr Short Friday Monthly fternoon Stowe Pool walk,. Meet beside nchor ridge canal walk. Meet at the nchor Inn, Chester Road, rownhills WS8 6DP Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane Chasewater/Tin Man Plus. Meet at Chasetown Football Club car park, Church Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N Pipe Hall Woods. Meet in car park on St Matthews Rd, just past Woodhouses Rd, WS7 rindley Heath Rd, Chase Gentleshaw Common. Meet at Windmill Pub, Windmill Lane, Gentleshaw WS15 4NF Meet at Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane C C / 1.5 hr 1 hr 1.5 hr

6 pr Shortbutts Lane. Meet at Shortbutts Park car park off Shortbutts Lane WS14 9T pr Tue 14th Lake Plus. Meet at ranston Water Park, ranston DE14 3HD 2 C Fri 3rd am Mon 6th Mon 6th Short Friday eacon Park,. Meet opposite lithfield Reservoir. Meet in car park, Newton Hurst Lane WS15 NO WLK Easter Short Meet by the gates at Chasewater Heaths Railway Station, off Miners Way, Chasetown WS7 3PG 2 C / Tue 14th Wed 15th Wed 15 th Wed 15 th fternoon Short rindley Heath Rd, Chase Pipe Hall Woods. Meet in car park on St Matthews Rd, just past Woodhouses Rd, WS7 Pipe Green (luebell?) Meet at Football field car park on Western ypass next to allotments eacon Park,. Meet opposite Tue 7th Meet at Chasetown Football Club, Church (meet at 10.45am) 1.5 hr Wed 15 th Meet at Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane 1.5 hr Tue 7th fternoon rindley Heath Rd, Chase hr Fri 17 th am Friday Toby Inn 5 (The Turf) car park WS11 9ND 2 C Tue 7 th Short eacon Park,. Meet opposite Mon 20th Castle Meet at the andstand 79 7N Wed 8th Chasewater. Meet in car park opposite Innovation Centre WS8 7NL Mon 20th Short / Wed 8th Meet at Leisure Centre, urnthill Lane 1.5 Tue 21st 1.5 hr Mon 13th NO WLK TODY Tue 21st fternoon rindley Heath Rd, Chase Mon 13th Short Meet at Chasetown Football Club, Church / Tue 21st Short Stowe Pool walk,. Meet beside