Subject - Adactus Get Walking - new group for over 55s in Moss Side

Posted : (Tuesday 10th March 2009 ) By - jess (Registered User)ADACTUS HELPS RESIDENTS SPRING INTO STEP WITH NEW WALKING GROUP





A new walking group to help residents across Manchester get fit, meet people and discover more about their local area has been set up by Adactus Housing Association and to be run by the Ramblers’ Association.



The first walking group, which regularly attracts up to 15 walkers, has already been established in Ancoats, as part of the Ramblers’ Association’s ‘Get Walking Keep Walking’ campaign. This has now expanded to residents of the Moss Side area and is funded by The Big Lottery short walks programme, which encourages residents to get together, socialise and keep active.



Following the success of the Ancoats group, the Ramblers’ Association wants more housing associations to follow the Adactus lead and form their own walking groups, which are open to anyone over 55 years old.



The first walk in Moss Side will take place at 11am on Wednesday March 11th 2009 from St James Church, 95a Princess Rd, Moss Side, Manchester. The group will meet at the same time and venue for the following four weeks and the walks last for around 30-60 minutes.



The programme will include different expert-led group walks around the Moss Side area, aimed at helping people living in cities discover the joy of walking in their everyday lives. Walkers will receive step-counters, log books, walking tips, local route information and plenty of encouragement from our friendly Get walking Volunteers to keep you on track and support your progress.



Jude Milburn, Neighbourhood Development Officer for Adactus said: “This is a fantastic idea for resident involvement and we know from the over 55s group in Ancoats that this has already helped those who live alone to meet new people and feel part of the community again. We want to make the Moss Side walking group just as successful and we are urging residents – not just Adactus tenants - to come and join us on the 11th March.”



Annette Crane, Get Walking Keep Walking Officer comments: “Walking in a group is a great way to make new friends, get fit and discover your area. You’ll forget how far you’ve walked, having this much fun. So what’s stopping you?”



For those interested in taking part in the Miles Platting walks can contact Rebecca Day at Adactus Housing Association on 0800 234 6826 and for the forthcoming Moss Side walks, can contact Jude Milburn at Adactus Housing Association on 0161 232 6030.