Get Walking – Keep Walking

Those of us who meet in the drop in centre are a mixed bunch as far as walking goes. We range from those who try to get out walking most days to those who feel as if they are grafted to wheels!

We were fortunate to have the company of Helen Judge accompanied by two volunteer walkers all from the Get Walking Keep Walking project for several weeks in July & August 2009 . They shared with us some of the benefits & pleasures of walking and how one does not have to walk miles over the Peak District to obtain those benefits and that Sheffield is blessed with walking areas wherever people live. I can’t do better than quote Helen’s report of our walking sessions.

“Helen Judge from Get Walking Keep Walking and volunteers Sue Morton and Maureen Hancock recently had the pleasure of delivering 4 short led-walks with the over 50’s group at Carterknowle Adventist Church.  We shared information about the many physical, mental and social benefits of walking as well as exploring the many ‘hidden green spaces’ around Carterknowle.

Everybody in the group welcomed us and even ventured out when the weather wasn’t fantastic, although a prayer whilst it was raining soon brought out the sunshine!

Walking with a step counter enabled us to monitor how many steps we were doing each day so that we could see if we could increase a little bit each week.

We have enjoyed all the walks with the group, enjoyed hearing and sharing your stories and being part of the hymns.

Thank you for sharing your prayers and wonderful food with us all – we look forward to the celebration event with you all on the 3^rd September.

To find out more about what get walking can do for you please follow the link below, or if you would like a step counter and log book to monitor your own walking please call for one of our do-it-yourself walking packs on 020232875333. http://www.getwalking.org.uk/

Alternatively you can contact Helen Judge on 0114 2053954 if you want to join one of our led walks programmes.”