PLEASE NOTE - the events and activities listed on this page are subject to possible change or cancellation without prior warning, which we have no control over. Therefore, we strongly suggest you contact the venue or organiser to confirm date, time, venue and cost before attending any of the listed events or activities.
Walk4Life - Walk4Life is part of the Change4Life movement that has been set up to encourage families and adults to eat well, move more and live longer, by making small lifestyle changes that add up to big health benefits. Walk4Life is all about helping people move and walking is a great way to start. Almost everyone can do it, anywhere, at any time, and it’s free - you can just get out there and start walking.
Please visit our Internet site, Walk4Life, which includes a walks finder search engine.
Natural England - Natural England’s Walking for Health (WfH) encourages you to enjoy your local natural spaces and benefit your health by taking part in health walks.
This Internet site includes a walk finder.
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Kent County Council - walks in Kent Stride across windswept clifftops, stroll through historic villages or escape into peaceful woodland with help from this detailed Internet site full of walks in Kent!
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Dartford Health Walks
DARTFORD CENTRAL PARK HEALTH WALK - Every Thursday, at 11.30 AM, starting and finishing at the War Memorial outside Central Park, Market Street, Dartford:
- This Health Walk is free and led by trained volunteer walk leaders
- A short, sociable walk, which lasts around an hour
- Any age and ability welcome
- Great for people getting little or no exercise, recovering or suffering from an illness or lacking in confidence
- No need to book; just turn up on the day, but please dress for the weather, including comfortable footwear.
For more details, please contact Anna Card on 01322 343067 or email health@dartford.gov.uk
DARENTH COUNTRY PARK HEALTH WALK - Beginning Tuesday 24th January 2012, then on 7th and 21st February 2012, and then on 6th and 20th March 2012, all at 10.30 AM, starting and finishing at the main reception area at Darent Valley Hospital:
- This Health Walk is free and led by trained volunteer walk leaders
- A short, sociable walk, which lasts around an hour
- Any age and ability welcome
- Great for people getting little or no exercise, recovering or suffering from an illness or lacking in confidence
- No need to book; just turn up on the day, but please dress for the weather, including comfortable footwear.
For more details, please contact Anna Card on 01322 343067 or email health@dartford.gov.uk
Details of parks and open spaces, as well as upcoming guided walks, can be found on the Dartford Borough Council Internet site.
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To our knowledge, there are presently no organised Health Walks in Gravesham; although details of parks and open spaces in the borough of Gravesham can be found on the Gravesham Borough Council Internet site.
Additionally, please click here to visit the Walk4Life Internet site. Walk4Life has a search engine, which can help you find suitable walks in your local area.
There is, however, a Healthy Weight programme run by The Gr@nd Healthy Living Centre.
Healthy Weight 12 week programme
"The Gr@nd "Healthy Weight" programme supports people to get moving as a normal part of their day and increase regular physical activity. We also support people to eat fewer foods which are high in fat, sugar and salt and eat more fruit and vegetables. We run a FREE 12 week programme for adults and families, vegetable bag schemes and regular walks led by a member of staff."
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For further information, please click here for a copy of the Healthy Weight brochure (PDF file)
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Or contact The Gr@nd, 1st floor Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1AU, tel 01474 320123.
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Alternatively, for more information text keyword healthyweight to 07781 480 521.
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Maidstone Health Walks
Join our free and friendly walks. No need to book, just turn up. Suitable for all ages and abilities. All walks have different routes to cater for wet weather and can be adapted to suit your needs. The walks take place every week.
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Mote Park, Tuesdays, 10.30am, meet outside the Cafe in the Park.
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Cherry Orchard, Wednesdays, 12.30pm, meet at the roundabout near Tesco Express just off Hermitage Lane, Barming.
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Maidstone Town Centre, 11.00am, meet outside the Town Hall, Bank Street.
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Greenfields Buggy Walk: every Monday, 9.15am, meet inside the Children's Centre, Rutland Way.
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The Meadow Buggy Walk: every Friday, 10.00am meet at the Fusion Cafe, Park Wood Parade.
For more info contact Paula Hubens on 07740899559 or e-mail p.hubens@btcv.org.uk
Maidstone Harriers Running Club The Maidstone Harriers is a local running/jogging club for people aged 18 and over. The club meets every Wednesday evening at the Maidstone Hockey Club Pavilion, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, from 7:15pm, with their run beginning at around 7:45pm. There is an annual fee of £40.00 for individual membership or £60.00 for family membership. However, newcomers are welcome to participate in one or two runs before deciding whether or not to join as a member. For further information, please visit their website or send an email to maidstoneharriers@hotmail.co.uk
The Maidstone Harriers Running Club arranges a shorter run (between 1 to 3 miles) for new and inexperienced runners, called the Early Birds Running Group. For further information, please send an email to maidstoneharriersearlybirds@hotmail.co.uk
Maidstone open spaces and parks Maidstone is rich in open spaces and parks, including the magnificent Mote Park, which is Grade II listed on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens!
Further information on walks in Maidstone The borough of Maidstone contains many interesting historical buildings and is rich in natural history. The Walk Maidstone Internet page contains guided walking routes that you can download and links to other useful walking web sites - Walk Maidstone
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For more information on current health walks in the District click on the links below:
Walking is an affordable, enjoyable and easy exercise that everyone can do, no matter what your age, fitness level or lifestyle.
Did you know that for every minute you walk between 1 and a half and two minutes is added to your life - a return rate of almost 2:1, or that it builds strong bones and toned muscles? It can help to control weight, relieve stress and anxiety and reduce the risk of a wide range of illnesses. Walking can also be great fun and an excellent way to make new friends.
Sevenoaks District is a great place to enjoy a range of walks. The District Council with the help of partners has set up some health walks in different areas to help improve the health of residents in the area. All walks have two leaders, one at the front and one at the back, to encourage people to walk at their own pace. At least one walk leader on all walks set up by the District Council is trained by the Walking for Health Initiative. The walks are about one to one and a half miles long and last no longer than an hour.
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Join our free Health Walks as an enjoyable way to discover the beauty of your borough, meet new people and improve your health!
The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders, and the aim is to show what a difference walking can make - and how enjoyable it can be! The walks are free and the route is already planned - all you need to do is turn up in some comfortable walking shoes and enjoy yourself!
A leaflet, as well as further information, can be found on the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Internet site.
Healthy jogging in Paddock Wood with "Run in England"
On Mondays, starting at 7.00 PM and meeting in the Waitrose car park, Paddock Wood, there is a healthy jogging group; organised by "Run in England". Come and join our social running group
designed for any age, size, shape or ability. There is a subscription fee of £30 for 12 sessions and £20 for RiE registration.
Contact name: James Davies
Phone: 07595 899054
email: westkentrunners@gmail.com
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Choose Health (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council)
Choose Health is the name for the new service that the Communities and Health Team will be delivering from April 2010.
The service aims to support anyone who wants to make a change to lead a healthier lifestyle. This is done through a number of different programmes and courses which we can refer you onto.
For further information on the Choose Health healthy lifestyle schemes and services, please visit the Tunbridge Wells Internet site, click on the link that says Health and Caring, then click on the link that says Choose Health.
Alternatively, please contact the Communities and Health team:
Communities and Health Team
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Town Hall
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1RS
Tel: 01892 554411
Email: health@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
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