Walking is free, fun and a great form of physical activity. The Three Rivers Partnership has a Health Walks Group known as Gillingham Walkers. The group was started with support from North Dorset District Council and the North Dorset Primary Care Trust.
Next Saturday Walk - 3rd October
Meet at Barn surgery for car-share to Mere. About 4 miles over fairly flat terrain. Return 4.30-5.00pm
Packs of Walks
The project started with the development of a pack of short self-led walks around Gillingham. All the walks are short as they are designed to fit into a daily routine. They are also ideal for anyone who has recovered or is recovering from a medical condition that could benefit from increased physical activity. Many, many people could benefit from walking more and these packs make it easy. They are available free from the Barn and Peacemarsh Surgeries, pharmacies in Gillingham and the library. There is also a pack of River Walks available in the library.
Social Walking Group
The second part of the project was to start a social walking group. There are lots of benefits of walking as a group including meeting new people, having a good chat, discovering new areas of the town and above all having fun together. There is no charge or joining fee, you just need to complete a simple health questionnaire.
Monday Afternoon Weekly Walks
Barn Surgery 2.30pm
The walks last up to an hour and the leaders will adjust the pace and distance to suit the group on the day. On the last Monday of the month we go to a coffee shop after the walk.
Saturday Afternoon Monthly Walks
First Saturday of the month. 2pm
Walks from Gillingham of about 4 miles.
Starting points vary and are always advertised in the Blackmore Vale Magazine’s Village and Vale column the day before.
Trips
We also run occasional trips further afield. There is charge to cover costs for these.
So if you are looking for a way to become more active why not give the Gillingham Walkers a go? It's easily accessible, free and fun.
For more information contact the coordinator, Sheila Messer on 01747 821269
