Success Stories
Learning while we walk in Chorlton
Posted Monday, June 28th, 2010
Get Walking joins forces with Chorlton Park Adult Education Centre ESOL class to learn while walking.
Parkwood Academy
Posted Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Get Walking Keep Walking Sheffield teamed up with local secondary school, Parkwood Acadmey, as staff and pupils took part in the ‘Parkwood Academy 10,000 Step Challenge.’
The event took place at the school between 4th-7th May as pupils and teachers challenge to walk the recommended 10,000 steps per day.
150 step counters were given out on a [...]
“I am pleased and proud to be a Get Walking Volunteer”
Posted Friday, February 5th, 2010
Find out why Stewart continues to volunteer for Get Walking in Manchester!
Celebrating Success with Chalte Chalte Walking Group
Posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010
A 4 week programme with a Ladies group that has turned into an on-going walking group, soon to be trained as Volunteer Health Walk Leaders. Brilliant!
Walking in Whalley Range
Posted Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Get Walking Keep Walking Manchester have recently been involved with Sure Starts and children centres across Manchester, most recently at Whalley Range and Rusholme Sure Start. The groups have set out walking different routes around the local area with games and activities for all the family. By doing activities for young children it keeps their interest [...]
Dave’s story
Posted Monday, November 16th, 2009
Dave is a patient at Southwark’s Artesian Health Centre (part of the South Bermondsey Partnership) and feels the Get Walking Keep Walking programme there has improved his health, after only 9 weeks:
‘I suffer from Asthma and since I started these walks and sticking to my daily goals, I’ve noticed my health has improved. I’ve lost [...]
Monica’s story
Posted Monday, November 16th, 2009
Monica is a Support Worker at Moncrieffe Day Centre, a facility for adults with mental health problems in Sheffield. Wanting to provide both physical and social activity, she turned to Get Walking Keep Walking for support and advice. Get Walking’s Sheffield team took Monica and the group on led walks, gave them local walking routes, [...]
