๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ is a calm and social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors.
We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, offering a relaxed way for people to engage in meaningful conversations. Our walks are designed to be social, fun, and free to all, while promoting physical and mental well-being.
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โข ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐: Walks take place Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening options. We average 350โ400 walkers per month.
โข ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐: Walks span over 70 locations, each with numerous routes, ensuring variety and inclusivity. Venues mostly are accessible by public transport and nearly all have ample parking, mainly with nearby facilities.
โข ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Most walks conclude at a cafรฉ or pub, giving participants the chance to relax and socialize over refreshments. This helps foster a sense of community and encourages ongoing participation.
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๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: No sign-ups or registration are requiredโsimply arrive at the meeting point. Walks start at 11:00 a.m., with participants gathering from 10:30 a.m. New walkers should introduce themselves to the walk leader before mingling with the group. All walks are free of charge.
โข ๐๐ผ๐ด-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐:Well-behaved dogs are welcome on most walks. Dogs are to be on a lead at all times. Owners are responsible for their pets. We occasionally walk through parks, forests, or farmland with wildlife and livestock. Please follow safety guidelines and the Country and Highway Codes
โข ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐: We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated and, on longer walks, a light snack. Please wear appropriate attire, including sturdy footwear, as we walk in all weather and on varied terrain. Hiking poles or umbrellas can also be helpful. Participants are encouraged to be mindful of other walkers, runners, cyclists, and riders, especially as we often spend time chatting during walks.
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Walk and Talk offers a host of benefits to the community:
โข ๐ฃ๐ต๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต: Encouraging regular exercise in a non-competitive and approachable way.
โข ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Promoting mindfulness, reducing isolation, and improving mood through nature and conversation.
โข ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Creating opportunities for people to connect, foster friendships, and support one another in a safe, inclusive environment.
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All walks and activities are undertaken at participants’ own risk. Walk and Talk cannot accept responsibility for persons who voluntarily leave the main party. If you choose to depart early, it is essential you notify the walk leader and or back-marker.
As a not-for-profit group, we rely on the dedication of our volunteers to lead and organize walks and activities. We are always looking for ways to expand our services, improve accessibility, and ensure we can continue to offer this valuable resource to the community free of charge.
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Why not take this opportunity to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with like-minded individuals? Join us and experience the joy of walking and talking with a vibrant, supportive community๐ถ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถ ๐๐ฎ๐ท
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