Footnotes Autumn 2014

Paths for All Volunteer Newsletter

Autumn/Winter 2014

pathsforall.org.uk

Inside:Big Fit Walkin pictures

Plus:• Our batonbearers

• Refresh yourleading skills

www.pathsforall.org.uk

Dear readerWelcome to another inspirational edition of Footnotes.

Reading May’s story on page 13 and Stan’s on page 12 you learn about the important role volunteers play inencouraging others to be active.

The path grading system we are working on in partnershipwith Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish NaturalHeritage, detailed on page 6, used behaviouralpsychologists to assess its relevance forinfrequent walkers. This research assesseda standardised approach for making casualwalkers feel confident about choosing a walking route.

We are completely committed to working in partnership to take innovativeinitiatives forward to enhanceScotland’s active environments. We are also committed tosupporting you, our network of fantastic volunteers, to getScotland walking everyday. You play a key role in thedelivery of our work as shownby the features in this newsletter.

Yours sincerely

Ian FindlayChief Officer

Contents2-7 In the news

Features

8 Walking makes yousmiles betterA selection of photosfrom this summer’sCommonwealth Big Fit Walk

10 Our leading batonbearersThe CommonwealthGames Queen’s BatonRelay bearers

11 Villagers enjoy newwoodland walkThe formal opening ofthe Blairhall to BalgownieWoodland Path

12 Health Walks keepStan mobileWhen Stan Beaumont’smobility deteriorated hefelt he was holding otherwalkers back

13 A chance to relaxMay Thompson tells usabout Stride for Life’sNorth Muirton HealthWalk in Perth

Regulars

14 Word on the street Your letters, emails,comments and tweets

14 The quiz

15 Feeling poetic

15 Packed lunchesBeetroot hummus

16 What’s stopping youwalking?Feeling too old?

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Cover story: The happy Step Forth walkers pictured on our front cover are Mary Stellstrom and Malcom Strang, who werephotographed at the Helix in Falkirk.

Footnotes Autumn/Winter 2014

Plan your path projectHave you got an idea for a path project but need helpidentifying all the tasks? Are you unsure of what jobs to do first? Maybe, you don’t know who best to assign jobs to? Not to worry, our One Stop Shop Service canhelp you plan your project and draw up an action plan to help you.

Contact our One Stop Shop Service on 01259 218 888or email [email protected]


3Walking everyday, for a happier, healthier Scotland

Moray Way relayThe first Moray Way relay tookplace in June. Fourteen teamsof walkers and runners took on the challenge of completingthe ninety five mile route.

Event organisers, PaulRogan and Gareth Jenkinsfrom the Walk Jog Run MorayPartnership were absolutelydelighted with the day. GarethJenkins said: “This event is a way of showcasing thefantastic scenery thatMoray has to offer. Giventhe continuing popularityof walking and running inthe local area it seemedlogical to organise aRelay around the wholeof the Moray Way and140 people taking part thisyear bodes well for the future.”

For more information on the Moray Way visit:morayways.org.uk

Link upWe will be hosting anetworking event, titled; ‘Community Routes – makingthe most of your local paths’,in February 2015.

In the news...You will have the opportunity

to share your knowledge, learn from other path projectsacross Scotland and attendworkshops that can help youwith your projects.

The day is open to anyvolunteers interested orinvolved in maintaining paths,community councils,development trust orcommunity groups.

Term time traffic A trial is underway to banvehicles during peak traveltimes from streets aroundprimary schools in EastLothian’s Haddington andDunbar. Cabinet Member for

Transport, CouncillorMichael Veitch,

explained: “East Lothian

Council hasreceived

concernsrecently fromparents,teachers and residentsin roads

leading to schools about poorand potentially dangerousdriving practices. Workingtogether the schools andcouncil introduced a number of measures to support thesafety of youngsters andothers walking or cycling to the primary schools includingtraffic calming, parkingrestrictions, signage and newpathways. Unfortunately atpeak periods a small number

of drivers continue to drive or park irresponsibly close to schools, which has led tothe introduction of this trial onthe roads leading to the towns’infant and primary schools.”

Started in January 2014, the trial will run until June2015. The restrictions do notapply to residents of thestreets or Blue Badge holders,and provision has been madefor emergency and deliveryvehicles.

For more information visiteastlothian.gov.uk

Appy walkersThe Ramblers Medal Routesproject, which we fund,promotes short walks in over100 locations. Their brand newMedal Routes walking appdetails their Bronze, Silver and Gold walks of 15, 30 and60 minutes respectively.

Rob Burns, Medal RoutesProject Officer told Footnotes:“We wanted to take over 360routes that have been createdso far and make them availablein people’s pockets. The app is a virtual community forpeople to find short walks.”

To download the MedalRoutes walking app visitmedalroutes.org

A walker fromBurghead Coastal

Rowing Club on theMoray Coastal Trail

www.morayways.org.uk

www.eastlothian.gov.uk

www.medalroutes.org

Dressing up We have noticed how many of you enjoy seasonal or themed walks; ranging fromwearing wellies to Easterbonnets. Therefore, we havepulled together a calendar of ideas to help keep yourwalks vibrant and interesting.Search for “themed walks” onour website pathsforall.org.ukfor inspiration.

In one such walk, ChrisRyan, Project Coordinator with Walk on Hebrides dressedup as Captain Oliver, a 19th century Customs Officer. His horrible history walk wasfull of costumed characters, all bringing Stornoway’ssmuggling past to life.

Angela McGroatry, a walkerwith Gartnavel Health Walk in Glasgow really likes theinterest walks organised by her leaders. She toldFootnotes: “We have regularspecial events: Easter egghunts, Commonwealthquizzes, Walk-toberfest looking at gardens and fruittrees; wildlife; historic buildings and landmarks; a Halloween trail and pumpkinhunt. They are all devised and led in a really fun way by the Walk Leaders.”

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Caring studentsWest of Scotland Collegechildcare students have beenputting their Volunteer WalkLeader training into practiceand adding points to theirSaltire Awards.

Essential Skills Lecturer,Emma Maxwell encouragedthe Greenock campusstudents to lead Health Walksas part of their Working withPeople unit.

She said: “The NC Childcare students proved to be excellent Walk Leaders. They really enjoyed the training. Their learning logshighlighted how much theyliked risk assessing walkingroutes, organising walks forother students and usingpedometers to log stepcounts.”

Glasgow launchespublic cycle hireschemeGlasgow’s new cycle hirescheme was launched in June,providing four hundred bikesfor public hire at thirty onelocations across the city.Customers can register as amember or as a casual userthrough the website, theirsmartphone or by telephone.

Councillor GordonMatheson, Leader of GlasgowCity Council, said: “Glasgownow joins other major citiesaround the world in having abike scheme that is attractive,affordable and easy to use.

Hiring the cycles will bequick, easy and user friendly.The operation of the schemewill be made efficient throughthe use of tried and trustedtechnology, such as mobilephones.

The scheme will play a keyrole in reducing carbonemissions, leading to animprovement in air quality andwill give people ready accessto a healthy method of travel.”

Further information can befound at nextbike.co.uk

www.nextbike.co.uk



5Walking is for everyone, everyday, everywhere.

Winter walks For ideas on keeping activethis winter, whatever theweather, search for “winterwalking” on our websitepathsforall.org.uk

Dig for moneyMaintaining our path network can be a costlybusiness but how much should it cost?We’re very lucky in Scotland to have so many local paths thateveryone can use for lots of different things – to go for a walkwith a friend, to cycle to work or the shops, or to walk the dog.But it’s very important to keep them in good condition so thatpeople always feel safe using them. Local authorities play a bigpart in maintaining our path networks, but sometimes theirbudgets are limited so they can’t do the repairs they’d like. Many local authorities are working with groups to do pathmaintenance.

This is why we created our pricing guide. This is a greatresource for path groups looking to price up any work you wantto get done on your local path. There are lots of jobs that youcan do as a group, but some things are too big or complex for you to do as a path group so you need to contract someoneelse to do the work for you.

Whether you’re new to path work or you’ve been doing it forages, it’s often very difficult to know how much your project isgoing to cost. If you need to apply for funding to get the workdone, you need to have an ideaof how much money to ask for.Pulling together quotes fromdifferent suppliers andcontractors is a good place tostart, but it’s sometimes verydifficult to know exactly whatto ask for and whether thequotes you receive arereasonable and competitive.

That’s why we’ve put thisguide together. It’s dividedinto different sections sothat you only have to look atthe prices that apply to yourproject and can calculatethe cost of the work you wantdone. It’s really easy to follow. All of the prices are basedon the cost of a contractor supplying the item and carrying out the work for you.

Take a look at the guide on our website!If you have any questions about using the guide or the work you want to get done on your path, please get in touch with uson 01259 218888, or email [email protected]

Pictured are Crossroads PrimarySchool on route to Meikle Balloch

Moray six hillschallengeMore than five hundred andforty people of all ages hit theheights of Moray in June aspart of the Six Hills Challenge.This was a series ofcommemorative walks tocelebrate the CommonwealthGames. The brainchild of theWalk Jog Run MorayPartnership, people wereencouraged to walk to thesummit of their local highpointto wave the flags of competingCommonwealth Gamescountries.

For more information onwalking in Moray visitwalkjogrunmoray.org.uk


www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk


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Are you a Walk Leader whoattended training more thantwo years ago? If so, you maywant to attend our WalkLeader Refresher Course andpolish up your skills!

The course reinforces thekey elements of leading aHealth Walk. You will: • Top up your knowledge

about current physical activityguidance and explorephysical activity requirementsfor different age groups.

• Increase your understandingof active ageing, learn how toimprove strength and balanceand reduce the risk of falls.

• Explore the issue of pace –have you got it right for yourwalkers? If not, work out howto better manage pace onHealth Walks.

• Consider the range of rolesand responsibilities of WalkLeaders within an establishedWalking for Health project.

Refreshyour skills

Barbara McConnell, Project coordinator of StepForth, managed by Falkirk Community Trust,shares how Nordic walking complements theirrepertoire of walking activities.

Step Forth promotes led and independent walking for individualsand groups in and around the Falkirk district area. We havedeveloped: Health Walks, Buggy walks, Otago (falls prevention)classes, Independent walking projects in Grangemouth and theBraes, The Big Fit walk with Dr Jenny Lim and Nordic walking.

We introduced Nordic walking as a progression to our HealthWalks to move fitter walkers on. Instead we have attractedyounger women and men who wanted an outdoor activity tohelp them deal with the pressures of working full time. Sincepromoting Nordic walking new walkers have started attendingthe Health Walks.

Through our training we also realised that some of the walkers on the Health Walks were not walking properly. We introduced good walking technique and Otago exercises to our Health Walk groups.

Feedback from the groups has been good. Most enjoy seeing all the new paths in the Falkirk area. Others say it’s a great stress buster. One woman lost four stone! I have hadsome people who were not fit enough to Nordic walk so theyjoined our Health Walks.

Our future plans include: continuing our classes, encouragingwalkers to start their own groups, a pole hire shop at the Helixand developing more Nordic walks with volunteer leaders.

For further information visit falkirkcommunitytrust.org

A pole lot of fun

The course is delivered locallyfor up to 20 Walk Leaders. It’sinteractive, fun and midwaythrough, you go for a walk.

For more information or tobook a course please [email protected] call Marion Munro on 01259 222336.

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org


7Everyday walking is the way to a happier, healthier life for everyone.

Which way to go?We want to encourage more people across Scotland to use paths and enjoy the outdoors. To help do this we need to make it easier for people to select the right path.When choosing a path peopleneed to know if it will besuitable for them. There mightbe different things they need toconsider to help them decide.Is the path flat? Is it a goodsurface? How long will it take?Is there a description of thepath? This is particularlyimportant to less experiencedwalkers or those who only usepaths occasionally.

Scottish Natural Heritage,Forestry Commission Scotlandand Paths for All conductedresearch on the informationthat is used to describe andpromote paths. This researchshows there is a need for anew, more effective system to grade paths, to help peoplemake more confident decisionson whether the path is right for them.

As part of the research a new, simpler grading system has been developed. It contains six elements: 1. Path name2. Path promotion (a

description of the path)3. Grade symbol (usually

easy/moderate/strenuous)4. Terrain description5. Distance6. Time (estimated walking

time)

The six parts are important.Different kinds of users valuedifferent elements of thesystem but together, the

elements describe the keythings people need to makegood decisions.

Behavioural psychologyconsultants tested the system.Their work provided interestinginsight into the decisionmaking process for path usersand non-users. Their work hasshown that people find thisnew system easy tounderstand, it provides the

right sort of information and at the right level. This isparticularly important for lessexperienced path users if theyare to explore and enjoy theoutdoors.

We are working withScottish Natural Heritage andForestry Commission Scotlandto produce a path manager’sguide to path grading, usingthe new system. We hope that the more path managersadopt a common approach to grading, the more pathusers will become familiar with the system and confidentin making the right pathchoices for them.

A copy of the research andguide can be found on ourwebsite pathsforall.org.uk bysearching for “path grading”.

www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/creating-paths/path-grading-system.html

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Walking is something you can easily do everyday.

Walking makes you smiles betterThank you to everyone who organised a Commonwealth Big Fit Walk this summer. The enthusiasm and energy from over three hundred groups was fantastic. Here is a selection of your smiling snaps.

Above: Minister for Public Health,Michael Matheson, launched theNational Walking Strategy – Let’sGet Scotland Walking. He wasjoined by school children andwalkers at the Helix in Falkirk totake part in our CommonwealthBig Fit Walk.

*Staff members Anna Mitchell,Helen Wilson and Elaine Imlackwere joined by walkers fromScottish Natural Heritage,Comunn na Gàidhlig and CroftingCommission outside our GreatGlen House office in Inverness.

Colglen Fellowship,

Argyll and Bute

Broadford Big Fit Walk

Jacobs Ltd, Orkney

Step It Up Highland,

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Scottish Association of MentalHealth

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Our leading baton bearersWell done to these Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relaybearers. They put walking in the spotlight.

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Above left: Project coordinator and cascade trainer BarbaraMcConnell, Step Forth in Falkirk Above right: Walk Leader Hazel Keiro, Step It Up Highland, StrathpefferTop right: Walk Leader Hugh Cavenagh, Glasgow Health WalksBottom right: Walk Leader Robert Russell, Stirling Walking Network


11Scotland has superb walks everywhere.

Well done to newly trained Walk Leaders Drew Fairfulland Murdo McLeod who helped start a new Health Walkin Kirriemuir with Steps Tay Health. Pictured L-R are: Bob, Murdo, Frances, Heather and Drew.

walking your way

Walk Leader Sammy JaneSaunders, Put Your West FootForward, West Lothian

Buddy Walk Leader MaggieMatthews with Put Your WestFoot Forward (PYWFF) thinksher Health Walk leadingexpertise helped her to beselected as a Clydesider. Shetold Footnotes in August: “I am back to buddying andwalk leading tomorrow after a week’s break during which I was a Clydesider at theCommonwealth Games. It wasa complete privilege to be inthe spectator services team at the SECC. I’ve no idea why I was chosen but it may bethanks to my volunteeringexperience with PYWFF. I wishI had worn my pedometer aswe walked miles!”

Villagersenjoy newwoodlandwalkThe formal opening of the Blairhallto Balgownie Woodland Path tookplace on 2nd August with thecutting of an ivy ribbon at a newbridge over Grange Burn.

Stan Welch, chair of West FifeWoodlands Group said: “Theplanning of this project began five years ago when we realisedthere were no paths linking up the woodlands in the area. We have noticed, so far, a huge interest in the path and ourplans for the future.”

The project has been funded and supported by LEADER, Fife Council and the Forestry Commission.

Attending were MP Thomas Docherty, MSP Cara Hilton, and representatives from West Fife Woodlands, ValleyfieldHeritage Project, Forestry Commission Scotland, Paths for All,ScotWays, RDA Dunfermline, Fife Council and members of thelocal community.A Paths for All Local People Local Paths grant has now beensecured to upgrade the final link of the path.


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Group leaders Kathy, Davidand Carol reassured him thatthe Tomatin Health Walk wasaimed at walkers just like him.However, Stan decided to buya second hand Shopriderscooter to help get outdoorsmore. For two years now hehas joined the group by drivinghis “Ferrari” as it’s nicknamed,for some of the way and thenwalking part of the route. Thishas enabled him to walk smallsections of the weekly HealthWalk. He’s also purchased a“Rolls Royce” or all terrain

Health Walks keep Stan mobile

scooter for driving on pathsrather than pavements.

Volunteer Walk Leader KathyBonniface explains: “Oneleader always accompaniesStan. We walk beside himwhile Stan drives his buggy.

Then the leader drives thebuggy while Stan goes for awalk. The two other leadersstay with the rest of the group.Stan gains so much fromjoining the Health Walk thisway. He can’t manage thewhole hour long walk. He feelssafe with the group. We arethere to care for him as he isfrightened of falling over.”

Stan, aged 79, isenthusiastic about his HealthWalk group. He says: “I wasgetting really down in thedumps that I couldn’t walk as far with the group. Thescooter has given me a newlease of life. It’s been absolutely fantastic.

The Health Walks have donea lot for me. I’ve been walkingwith the group for six years.I’ve not missed many days.The Walk Leaders’commitment is fantastic.”

When Stan Beaumont’s mobility started to deteriorate he felt he wasreally holding other walkers back with his slow pace.

“ ”The scooter hasgiven me a new leaseof life. It’s beenabsolutely fantastic.

The Step It Up Highland Broadford group enjoyed atranquil day out on the Isle of Muck during sunny July.

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13Make walking an everyday part of your life.

A chance to relaxMay Thompson is enthusiastic when you ask her about Stride for Life’sNorth Muirton Health Walk in Perth.

May joined this year withher eight year old guidedog Acorn who hasbeen her companionfor six years. Wespoke to Mayabout herexperiences of being blindand joining aHealth Walk.

“It’s beengreat. I don’t haveto worry aboutwhere I’m going.My sense of directionisn’t great. It’s easy to go the wrong way. I always have toconcentrate. I have to count how manycrossings I’ve beenover or tell the dogwhere to go. On the led walk I can relax. Sometimes a leaderwill guide me, other times I work the dog. I’m always up for the longer walk if there’sa choice. I get to speak topeople over a cup of teaafterwards. They accept me as I am. Sometimes I need abit of help. Other times I canbe independent.”

May aged 63, was bornblind. Acorn is her fifth guidedog who she walks daily. Maywanted to walk more andheard about the Health Walkfrom her local Blind Society.Her friend and carer Rayaccompanied her on her firstwalk so she knew where she

was going. May and Acornattend by themselves now.She tells the bus driver exactly

which stop she has to getoff at. As she gets nearerthe church she asksAcorn to: “Find thechurch. Find the door.”

“I think Acorn enjoysthe walk and meetingnew people. If it’sreally wet we’ll missthe walk so Acorn

doesn’t getsoaked.This ismy

activity. It’smy exercise.

I would like towalk more ifopportunitiesexisted.”

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An early morning walk in winter could be the perfect wayto start your day, especially, if you see a sunrise like this!

Project coordinator ColinMelville said: “The Health Walkis a great opportunity for Mayto be led by a walker orvolunteer allowing her to walkquicker and for Acorn tobenefit from a brisk walk aswell! It is fascinating watchingher and the dog workingtogether. They are such ateam.”

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Word on the streetWe receive so much positive praise it just has to be shared.

“I’ve just come back in from another greatHealth Walk in today’s lovely hot sunshinethough the weather has never bothered orstopped us since the first event started. Wenever miss a walk and wish they’d do it everyday! It’s really encouraged us all to get outand walk more. It’s great being part of such a supportive and fun group.”

“The buddy walking was reallygood. Gave impetus to keepgoing and if it were only thegroup walks would have stopped.Really enjoyed getting to knowthe volunteer – having thecompany is the main thing inrelation to the buddy walks.”

Angela McGroatry, walker, Gartnavel Health Walk

Walker with CHANGES Wellbeing Walks,East Lothian

Bernard Doyle, walkerwith Step It Up Highland, Alness

“Walking is part ofthe treatment for my diabetes.”

Mandy Sykes, SkillsDevelopment Scotland, Glasgow describing herCommonwealth Big Fit Walk

Walkerwith CHANGESWellbeingWalks, EastLothian

“I feelfitter andtry not to use the car!” The quiz

Complete the missinglyrics in these famouswalking songs to win a £20 High Street voucher.

Walking on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Katrina and the Waves

Walk this _ _ _ Run DMC and Aerosmith

Walk of _ _ _ _ Dire Straits

Walking in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cher

Send your answers andcontact details by Friday19th December 2014 to theFreepost address below [email protected] be in with a chance ofwinning.

WinnerCongratulations toSheila McQueen whoguessed that “Shimmy”was the missing word inour summer quiz. Shehas received a £20 HighStreet voucher.

“Along with a diet I have lost 1.4 stones over thelast 18 months. I am severely visually impairedand although I enjoy walking I do not feelcomfortable walking alone. My partner works soI would have no opportunity of walking duringthe week if it was not for this project. Alsobecause of my sight problems it is difficult tomeet people. The group overcomes that problemtoo. I must also comment on the care and tactshown towards me by all members of the group.”

David John, walker with Step it Up Highland, Strathpeffer

“I don’t think I’velaughed so much the whole week.”


15Everyday walking does you wonders.

Send your news, photos and poems to:[email protected] by Friday 19th December2014 for the Spring edition and receive a £20 High Streetvoucher if your story is featured.

Feeling poeticTeam Atlantic Trail from Tiree composed a poemduring our 2014 Step Count Challenge.Our Office team, including meAre heading off from TireeOur trail will take us quite a whileOnwards and upwards through each Isle

The Atlantic Trail is our questAndrea and Suzi are doing bestOur wee pink troll shows our progressSadly she has lost her dress

We’re heading to the Lewis ButtAnd from there homewards we’ll strutTo mark the end of our campaignWe hope to celebrate with champagne

We hope you’ll like our little dittyWhich we think is very witty

BeetroothummusThis tasty and colourfulspiced dip is ideal as a postwalk snack served withtoasted wholemeal pittabread or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients85g canned chickpeas,rinsed and drained1 small cooked freshbeetroot, peeled & chopped1 small clove garlic, crushed 2tsp extra-virgin olive oil½ tsp ground cumin½ tsp ground coriander4-5 tsp freshly squeezedlemon juiceFresh ground black pepper

PreparationPut chickpeas, garlic, oliveoil, lemon juice and blackpepper into a small foodprocessor; blend togetherinto a coarse paste.Serve with toasted pittabread or vegetables. For more inspiring recipessign up to Heart Matters,BHF Scotland’s freemembership service atbhf.org.uk/heartmattersor call 0300 330 3300.

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Letham Happy Wanderers enjoyed the Glen Doll Forestand Corrie Fee National Nature reserve walk organised by Angus Glens Walking Festival. The Letham HappyWanderers are a Steps Tay Health group who offer weeklylonger walks as a progression to Health Walks.

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www.bhf.org.uk/heartmatters


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Contact usPaths for All (Head Office), FREEPOST SCO6890, Alloa FK10 2BRTel: 01259 218 888

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What’s stopping you getting more active? Feeling too old?

I like the ideaof going for a walk but atmy age I’dnever keep up.

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Age is no barrier to walking. The low impact, short, safe and supported nature of Health Walks makes them suitable for everyone.

Rosemary Inkster, Sandwick Community Council Clerkcaptured these Shetlanders on the Hoswick to Swinisterpath planting bushes. L-R Keith Barry, Vic Thomas, Ryan Munro, Magnus Inkster, Neville Martin and JimFriedlander.

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Everyone walks at thepace of theslowest person.You shouldcome next time.


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