Walking for Health
A National initiative to help people learn the benefits of walking is being coordinated by Michele Taylor, Projecy Administrator, Health Improvement, Selby & York PCT, 37, Monkgate, York Y030 7PB. They are setting up small groups of walkers who walk 1- 6 miles. They are interested in hearing from people who would like to join such groups, AND from people who would be willing to LEAD such groups : training for leading walks will be given. ANYONE INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT MICHELE AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE Walking the way to Health (WHI) is the largest national body promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. It is a joint initiative between Natural England and the British Heart Foundation. WHI aims to encourage people, particularly those who take little exercise, to do regular short walks in their communities. We offer information and support to complete beginners and health/leisure professionals. The WHI supports over 400 local health walk schemes – find your nearest using our Walk Finder. Go to our website:- http://www.whi.org.uk/
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