WALKABOUT – WREKIN

'WALKABOUT – WREKIN'

WALKING FOR HEALTH PROJECT

TIMETABLE OF LED WALKS

28th March - 30th October 2010
(new programme available 18th October 2010)

Every week!                Excluding Bank Holidays

START TIME - PROMPT

Time	Venue	Grade
SUNDAY
10.30am MONDAY 10.00am 2.00pm 2.00pm	MADELEY COURT LEISURE CENTRE LEEGOMERY, Community Centre TOWN CENTRE, Spout Farm House APLEY CASTLE PARK (Peregrine Way entrance)	- WCF WCF
TUESDAY
10.15am 1.15pm	ASDA, DONNINGTON WOOD, Levels 1, 2 & 3  'WOMEN IN MOTION' Ketley Comm Centre	&  +
2.00pm 2.45pm 3.00pm 7.00pm	STIRCHLEY RECREATION CENTRE HORSEHAY GOLF CLUB (From 11th May)  DAWLEY BANK, Baptist Church (Monthly - 1st Tues)  STATION INN, Horsehay	&  WCF  WCF
WEDNESDAY
10.00am 1.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm	HADLEY -  Castle Farm Community Centre COALBROOKDALE, Community Centre, Darby Road PARK LANE CENTRE, Woodside OAKENGATES LEISURE CENTRE (From 21st April)  EDGMOND, Car Park Opp. Village Hall EDGMOND, Car Park Opp. Village Hall (From 31st March)  WELLINGTON Leisure Centre WELLINGTON Leisure Centre	WCF - - WCF  & + -  & +
THURSDAY
1.30pm 2.00pm 6.00pm	'BUMPS & BUGGIES', Stirchley Library TELFORD TOWN PARK, Spout Farm House  LILLESHALL, The Red House	WCF WCF +
FRIDAY
10.15am 10.15am 2.00pm	SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE 'WOMEN IN MOTION', Spout Farm House TELFORD TOWN CENTRE, Spout Farm House MONTHLY WALKS FOR CARERS Ring Carer's Contact Centre 240209 WCF - Indicates that classes are wheelchair (& pushchair) friendly **PLEASE MEET 10-15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME FOR REGISTRATION**	-WCF +WCF - WCF

Important details

Walks start at various times and venues, please pay close

attention to the timetable on the front.

No special clothing required. Suitable shoes recommended.

Please meet 10-15 minutes prior to the start of a walk.

Each walk will last between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on

the grading (see below), with no scheduled stops.

If you have not exercised for some time, or feel that you have

a medical condition that may affect your ability, please consult

a GP, or alternatively, contact Gail Wilson Tel: 382735 for

advice regarding GP Referral Scheme

Grading

- 1-2km (0.6 - 1.2miles), very few or no gradients. Easy terrain. 15 mins

- 2-3km (1.2 - 1.9miles), possible gradients. Mainly easy terrain. 30 mins

- 3km (1.9miles), possible but few gradients. 45 mins

- 3km+ 3.0miles+), definite or likely gradients. Brisk walk. 60 mins

The Health Benefits of Regular Walking

Reduces blood pressure

Reduces the risk of heart disease

Aids weight management

Increases aerobic fitness (Brisk Walking)

Reduces long term pain of arthritis

Reduces risk of bowel and colon cancer

Improves psychological well being

Health benefits may be achieved through regular participation in

a moderate level of physical activity, such as walking, when

done for 30 minutes a day, on 5 out of 7 days each week.

Why not use the Walkabout Wrekin led health walks to help you achieve the '5 x 30mins-a-week' target?
WALKS TAKE PLACE EVERY WEEK AND ARE FREE TO PARTICIPATE IN

 Further Information & Walk Leader Training, contact:

Jenny Stretton — Health Promotion Specialist (01952) 217474
Email: jenny.stretton@telfordpct.nhs.uk

www.whi.org.uk