Get Walking Keep Walking » Manchester Blog http://www.getwalking.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Get Walking in 2012 http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/get-walking-in-2012/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/get-walking-in-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:21:26 +0000 rachel.jenkins http://www.getwalking.org/?p=8745 Take to your feet for the new year and burn off those Christmas calories. Walking is a fantastic way to improve your health and fitness and can help you lose weight and even banish those winter blues.

The beauty of walking is that it is free, almost anyone can do it and it’s easy to get started. You don’t need to spend lots of money on joining the gym or expensive equipment; all you need to do to get started is pull on your trainers and step outside.

You don’t need to travel far to get walking. In fact, walking is a great way to explore your local area and there are plenty of attractive places to walk in towns and cities as well as in the countryside. Check out our advice for finding great places to get walking.

Another great thing about walking is that it is a social exercise, you can walk in a group, with your friends or family.

So, start your new year’s resolution today and get walking!

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We will meet at 11am on Sunday 25th September 2011 at Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/walk4life-day-2011/feed/ 0 If you go down to the woods today… http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/if-you-go-down-to-the-woods-today/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/if-you-go-down-to-the-woods-today/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:19:38 +0000 rachel.jenkins http://www.getwalking.org/?p=5416 According to the forestry commission 13% of British land is made up of Woodland areas. This statistic also includes smaller and urban wooded areas in towns and cities across Great Britain.

These woodlands make the perfect setting for a short walk, whether you live in the city, town or the countryside so why not explore areas near you? You can take part in wildlife spotting, find activities for children, take a picnic or just enjoy the peaceful setting and unwind.

The Visit Woods website is a great source of information if you are planning to take a walk in the woods. You can search for woodland near you, wildlife resources, activities for children and much more.

 

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We all had a brilliant day & would like to thank the Whitworth Art Gallery for all their hard work!

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/heald-place-school/feed/ 0 Weekly health walks with NHS Manchester http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/weekly-health-walks-with-nhs-manchester/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/weekly-health-walks-with-nhs-manchester/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:39:15 +0000 rachel.jenkins http://www.getwalking.org/?p=5067 If you’ve been enjoying following the Get Walking Keep Walking 12 week walking plan and don’t want to lose your momentum then why not join a regular led walk?

NHS Manchester’s Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS) run weekly health walks across Manchester to help you get more active more often.  A health walk is “a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis”. They normally last between 30mins – 1 hour and are led by trained walk leaders. The walks are free and everyone is welcome!

Taking part in the weekly walks provide an opportunity to socialise and an opportunity to explore local green spaces. Taking part can also:

  • Make you feel good
  • Give you more energy
  • Help to manage your weight
  • Reduce stress and help you sleep better
  • Keep your heart ‘strong’ and reduce blood pressure

PARS also have beginner’s walks, indoor walks and Nordic Walking opportunities. To find out where and when walks are held or for more information call Beth Sutcliffe (Health Walks Development Officer) on 0161 230 1857, email beth.sutcliffe@manchester.nhs.uk or visit www.gettingmanchestermoving.org and click on the walking section.

 

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/weekly-health-walks-with-nhs-manchester/feed/ 0 Why not go the extra mile? http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/why-not-go-the-extra-mile/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/why-not-go-the-extra-mile/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 13:05:46 +0000 rachel.jenkins http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4953 The Manchester and Salford Ramblers are running some great 5 to 6 mile walks in and around Manchester this June and July. The walks are perfect for those who have enjoyed the Get Walking Keep Walking 12 week programme and/or are looking to increase the amount they walk.

The walks are led by experienced Ramblers volunteers in a friendly and welcoming group. The walks are free to try and are all accessible from Manchester by public transport.  See below for details of the walks:

Tuesday 14th June (10.30am):  Worsley Woods & Canal. Starts: Worsley Court House (Bus 26, 33, 68). Contact Veronica Yates 0161 789 5209 for more details.

Saturday 25th June (10am): Stalybridge area. Starts 10am at Victoria Station (Train from Victoria to Stalybridge). Contact Alan Moffatt07773124156 for more details.

Tuesday 12th July(10.30am): Chorlton Meadows. Meet: Chorlton Bus Station, Barlow Moor Rd (Bus 23, 46, 47,85,86, 168) Contact  Les Jones 0161 881 9503 for more details

Tuesday 19th July (6.30pm): Debdale Park Gorton, Manchester. Meet: Entrance on Hyde Road (Bus 201,204,205) Contact Mags Metcalf 0161 839 3865 for more details

For details of other Ramblers walks near you see the Ramblers led walks finder.

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This year will be covering the whole of Manchester from north to south by leading 2 walks. The north walk starts from Heaton Park and the South Walk from Wythenshawe Park – both walks finish in Piccadilly Gardens where we can meet up and celebrate our achievements.
Both walks are split into bite sized sections so whatever your ability you can join us for some or all of the walk.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER WITH MAP AND MORE INFO

North Manchester Route

The Lord Mayor will be launching the Northern walk at Heaton Park

Starting: From the top car park (called Active Zone Car Park) in Heaton Park at 10.15 am, meeting at 10.00am

Access

By metro: Heaton Park Metro station – walk into park opposite the station (Gate 13) turn first left walking upwards towards the Car Park at St Margaret’s entrance (signposted horticultural centre, bowling greens, 10/15 min walk).

By car: turn into St Margarets Road (right coming from Manchester) go straight up about 100 yards, entrance on right, car park on left. £1.50 charge payable on Saturday.

By bus: 135, 137, 138 from Manchester. Bus stop Heywood Road, walk down to St. Margarets Road, walk up road and enter Heaton Park through entrance on right. Meeting point on the left.

Leaving:
Crumpsall Park, Visitors Centre 11.30am

Queens Park, park entrance next to Hellfire Club, Queen’s Road 12.30pm

To finish at Piccadilly Gardens approx 1.45 pm

South Manchester Route

Councillor Glyn Evans will be launching the Southern route at Wythenshawe Hall

Starting: from Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park at 10am. Meeting at 9:45am. Bus 101 Wythenshawe Park. Parking is £1.

Leaving:
Chorlton Park, Visitors Centre 11.20am
Platt Fields Park – Visitors Centre 12.40pm
Whitworth Park, Whitworth Art Gallery 1.25pm
To finish at Piccadilly Gardens approx 2.10pm

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101 or email your enquiries to annette.bell@ramblers.org.uk

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Get Walking Keep Walking has just released its third year report showing just how much the project has achieved in Manchester over since 2008. Incredibly, over 8000 people have taken part in the project (26% of those taking part in led walks and 74% receiving walking packs and pedometers) and the project continues to grow. Below are a few facts and figures from the report:

Diversity

The report found that 27% of beneficiaries are male

The majority of participants are from non-white backgrounds; 45% of Manchester beneficiaries are from a BME background compared to the city population of 23%.

Children and Young People

GWKW Manchester has worked with a lot of young people, with 20% of participants aged 25-34. Through its children’s programme the project has also worked with 1,240 children.

Wellbeing

Overwhelmingly, beneficiaries reported that as a result of participating in GWKW they were more likely to feel happy, engaged, energised and motivated. They also said they were less likely to feel lonely and depressed as a result of walking.

Keep Walking

On average, beneficiaries were more active after participating in GWKW Manchester with participants reporting that they walked on average of 1.4 days more a week.

Also the study found that participants walked 63.4 minutes more per week from place to place and 69.3 minutes more for leisure.

For more information and to download the full third year report click here

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ALL WELCOME.

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029.

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Meet at Stretford Metro station (Edge Lane, M32 8HN) for a 5 mile walk along the Mersey Valley and into Urmston Meadows!

This Ramblers Walk is a flat 5 mile walk led by Get Walking, Outreach Officer Netty Bell. It is ideal for beginners and anyone who hasn’t been on a Ramblers walk and looking to take the next step!

Please note: this is a linear walk!!! There are buses at the end of the walk back to Stretford Metro or Manchester City Centre.
Please contact Netty for more information
Annette.bell@ramblers.org.uk
0161 232 3010 / 07979693029

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