2027 is our 10th year of walking with a group we set up through the practice. They were originally called Walking for health Walks but have recently been rebranded as Ramblers ‘Wellbeing Walks’ and occur all over the country with several happening in Waverley.

 

 Here are the details of the walk which we set up in Farncombe:

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When:

 

• The walks started in March 2017 and takes place every Tuesday whatever the weather!

• Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start for the walk itself. Please arrive early the first time you come for a walk, so that we can add you to our list of walkers.

 

Where:

 

• Godalming Leisure Centre, Summers Road, Godalming GU7 3BH

• Park in the bottom car park and meet at the tennis courts near the children’s play area and toilets

 

About the walks:

 

• There are two walks, a short one lasting approximately 30 to 40 minutes, for all ability of walker, and a longer walk, up to 80 minutes if you feel able to go further.

•  There are a group of volunteers who will help make sure that everyone is able to enjoy the walk and no-one gets left behind, they wear high viz jackets.

• There will be plenty of places to stop and have a rest for those that would like breaks on the way.

• Well-behaved dogs are very welcome – but please keep them on a lead during the walk.

• The short walks will be mostly flat and on tarmac paths and the longer walks tend to go down to the river in the summer and occasionally involve muddy areas in the autumn and winter, please wear sensible shoes and clothing. If it is too wet, we walk on local footpaths around the village.

• The walk will still take place in bad weather. If it is icy or dangerous then the walk may be cancelled but we have only done this once in 9 years! There will be a walk leader at the meeting place to advise you if this is the case.

• Everyone is welcome, whether you are used to walking or not – and you don’t have to be a patient at the practice in order to join in.

• There is no charge for the walks.

• We are very friendly! People often meet in the leisure centre for coffee afterwards and over the years have developed some lasting friendships.

 

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Some administrative details:

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• We are very grateful for the support of the Ramblers in helping us to set up the walks. They have provided training for volunteers, promotional material and great advice. By working with them we are also able to link in with other walks in the local area, and to be covered by their indemnity insurance.

• We don’t need participants to register with us, but the Ramblers would like to gather information about who joins us and benefits from the walks. If you want to register with them, they will also keep you informed about other local walking initiatives and there is a list of other local wellbeing walks.  This is completely free and voluntary, you don’t need to join the Ramblers and you can access information without registering. Just visit their website at Wellbeing Walks  

 

Thank you.

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We look forward to seeing you and to enjoying some great walks together!

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If you would like to be a volunteer or receive e mails about any changes or developments to the walks, please keep reading!

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As a practice we are very enthusiastic about the value of regular exercise in helping people to stay well, improve their health if they have been unwell and just generally feel good. We would like the group to be run by a team comprising members of staff from the practice and enthusiastic local volunteers who would like to help people get walking.

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We are looking for volunteers who might be able to support us. This will involve a short period of training and then being part of a team supporting the walks themselves. If you would like to hear more, then please just turn up on a Tuesday morning and meet the team, or contact us at the practice.