A 50-strong bevy of kids, new walkers and mystery football players, will take part in a mass exodus to Sheffield United Football Stadium, from points all over the city, to kick start the pioneering Ramblers run ‘Get Walking’ urban walks scheme.
The Big Lottery funded city walking scheme, will help over 2,000 Sheffielders walk their way to better physical and mental well-being over the next 4 years. For FREE.
Groups of walkers from Anns Grove School and other community groups will start out from various points in Sharrow. They will converge at SUFC stadium for a photo opportunity with representatives from the SUFC team (details to be confirmed).
To join a walk with a community group or for more details about the SUFC stadium photo shoot, contact Ben West or Helen Judge on 0114 2053954.
Get Walking Keep Walking Sheffield organiser, Ben West, comments: “Most people living in Sheffield don’t get enough exercise.
“Get Walking Keep Walking aims to change people’s attitudes; walking is the easiest exercise to fit into everyday life. Almost everyone can do it, anywhere and at any time, for free. You don’t need special clothing, equipment or training and what’s better is that there are no expensive gym memberships to pay.”
He adds: “Sheffield is full of hidden gems such as all the urban parks and woodland areas which are made to be discovered on foot.”
Get Walking Keep Walking
• IS: a 12 week programme of group and led walks
• TARGETS: with the public, community groups, and people with mental and physical health issues
• AIMS TO: Help people living in inner cities gain better physical and mental health by incorporating regular, independent walking into their everyday lives.
