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Get Moving Month in SwindonMay 2014

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Welcome

Why Move More?

Welcome to Swindon’s Get Moving Month brochure. Discover a packed and varied programme of events to help you get more active that are happening as part of Ramblers Get Walking Week, National Walk to Work Week and National Walk to School Week. Also take a look at the new Skyride cycling activities that are coming to Swindon.

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Walking and cycling are ideal ways to get moving, and it’s easy to get started - local groups always welcome beginners.

Free pedometers are available for everyone who takes part in any of the events listed during Get Moving month. Simply turn up and claim your pedometer from the event leader.

Please note all walks are free unless marked*

3 Exercise helps you lose weight. (You can burn 100 calories (420 kj) if you walk at least a mile)

3 You can reduce your risk of developing serious conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and some cancers

3 Getting active lifts your mood, helps you sleep better and helps combat depression and anxiety

3 Making short journeys on foot or by bike will save you money on fuel and parking

3 It’s fun! Don’t take our word for it, step outside or get on your bike … and give it a try!

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Pinetrees to Seven Fields

Saturday 3 May

Get Walking Day 2014

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Step out with this sociable guided community walk to explore Seven Fields nature reserve. The hour-long walk kicks off ‘Get Walking Week’ and Swindon’s ‘Let’s Get Moving’ month in May.

Walk starts at 11.00am from Pinetrees Community Centre/library, The Circle, Pinehurst. To find out more,

call 01793 465413.

Visit stalls to pick up tips and advice on getting more active and ways to be healthier, as well as information on local walking groups and routes. Collect a free pedometer* to count your steps and the calories

you’ve burned when you walk with this group.

No need to register in advance. To find out more, phone 01793 465413 or visit www.leisureinswindon.co.uk or www.swindontravelchoices.org.uk for

tips to get walking in Swindon.

*one pedometer per walker (subject to availability)

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Let’s RideEnjoy free guided rides in your area. For all abilities, from easy to challenging.Sign up atgoskyride.com

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Let’s RideEnjoy free guided rides in your area. For all abilities, from easy to challenging.Sign up atgoskyride.com

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Tri-Active Project & Sky Ride

Run, Cycle and Swim – that’s what the Swindon Tri-Active project is all about! The project is developing new opportunities in Swindon, and the cycling element will be delivered in partnership with British Cycling. Swindon now has a number of new Ride Leaders - this team will lead the Sky Ride Local programme. Sky Ride Local rides are guided by friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic planned routes. With different levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or already comfortable on a bike looking for a challenge.

Find a ride now at www.goskyride.com or register your interest by contacting Ben Humphrey, the Tri-Active project Co-ordinator. By registering your interest you will also be entered into a prize draw to win an Annual Leisure Membership which will give you a choice of a wide variety of activities at any of Swindon Borough Council’s 7 leisure centres.

Contact Details:www.leisureinswindon.co.uk/tri-activewww.facebook.com/swindontriactiveEmail: [email protected]: 01793 465404

Skyride RoadshowWednesday 28th May, Wharf Green, 10.00am – 3.00pmA cycling road show event for people of all ages and abilities:

• Freebikecheck-ups• Pedalafruitsmoothiewithour

cycle smoothie maker• Cyclecinema

• Freebikesecuritymarking• Stallswithmoreinformationon

Skyrides and getting active

Contact Ben Humphrey 01793 465404 or [email protected] or visit www.goskyride.com

When What Meet How far? For more information

Saturday 3rd May11.00am – 12.30pm

Get Walking DayPinetrees to Seven Fields Nature Reserve. Healthy lifestyle stalls and refreshments

Pinetrees Community Centre

3 – 4 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Saturday 3rd May10.20am

NE Wiltshire RamblersKingsdown Lane and Castle Hill

Stanton Park car park

(bring a packed lunch)

6 miles

Moderate

Call David Trease01793 616346/ 07534 049707

Sunday 4th May9.45am

NE Wiltshire RamblersGentle Country StrollLadder Lane, Overton, nut plantation & Hodson

Pipers Way pinic site car park

(bring a packed lunch and a drink)

11 miles walk

Moderate

Call David Trease 01793 616346 or 07534 049707

Monday 5th May10.00am – 3.00pm

Get Moving at Lydiard ParkTravel Choices roadshow

Outside the café 3 mile walk around Lydiard Park.

Gentle pace, meet at 11.00am

Call 01793 466392

Monday 5th May2.00pm

StoryWalk with Rachel Rose ReidPart of the Swindon Festival of Literature

Stable block at Lydiard Park

Short walk to the lake at Lydiard Park with stories, followed by refreshments

Call 01793 771080

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Tuesday 6th May10.30am

NE Wiltshire RamblersSwindon Heritage Walk

Bottelino’s carpark, Outlet Centre

5 miles

Leisurely

Call Grahame Lee01793 727091/ 07932 109209

Tuesday 6th May10.00am(weekly)

Central Health Walk Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Broadgreen Community Centre

2 – 3 miles45 – 50 mins

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Tuesday 6th May10.00am(weekly)

Toothill Health Walk Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Toothill Community Centre

2 – 3 miles45 – 50 mins

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Tuesday 6th May7.00pm – 8.30pm(weekly)

East Swindon Evening Walkwith Swindon Twin Peaks

Outside the Holiday Inn, Coate Water

5 miles

Moderate/reasonable level of fitness needed

Call Diane Lancaster 07833 385971

Visit www.swindontwin-peaks.org/home

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Wednesday 7th May10.00am – 11.00am(weekly)

Walk to JogLadies only, instructor led group, fun, friendly outdoor exercise

County Ground Athletics Track

2 miles of walking and jogging activities

Call 01793 465404

[email protected]

Wednesday 7th May2.00pm - 3.00pm

Spring Steps around the LawnsLed by a fitness instructor

Lawn Medical Centre

2 – 3 miles45 – 50 mins

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Wednesday 7th May10.00(weekly)

Walcot Health WalkFollowed by refreshments

Led by volunteers

Buckhurst Fields Community Centre (Walcot Dome)

2 – 3 milesEasy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Wednesday 7th May12.00noon(weekly)

Stratton Fitness Walk*

Stratton Leisure Centre

3 – 4 miles60 mins

Moderate/good level fitness needed

Call 01793 825525

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Starts Monday 12th May 2014

New PenhillHealth Walk

Free and every Monday at 10.00am from John Moulton Hall/Penhill Library

Guided by a trained Volunteer Walk LeaderWalk for 45 - 50 minutes (2 – 3 miles) at a fairly brisk

pace for health, followed by socializing and refreshments

Open to all ages and abilities

For more information on Swindon Health Walks: Phone (01793) 465413 Email: [email protected]

Visit www.leisureinswindon.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @WalkingSwindon

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Wednesday 7th May7.00pm – 8.30pm

North Swindon Evening Walkwith Swindon Twin Peaks

Haydon Leisure Centre entrance

5 miles

Moderate/reasonable fitness level needed

Call Lynn 07530 948350


Thursday 8th May10.00am(weekly)

Wroughton Health Walk Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Ellendune Community Centre

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Thursday 8th May9.45am and 12.45pm(weekly)

Haydon Health Walk Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Haydon Leisure Centre

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Friday 9th May10.00am(weekly)

Pinehurst Health Walk Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Pinetrees Community Centre

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

Friday 9th May10.30am(weekly)

Liden Health WalkFollowed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Derryck Evans House

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

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Friday 9th May11.45am - 12.45pm(weekly)

Ladies Walk Fit*

Croft Leisure Centre

4 – 6 milesModerate/good level of fitness needed

Call 01793 465413

Saturday 10th & Sun-day 11th May1.30 – 2.30pm

Guided Bluebell Walk*Discover the wild flowers of Lydiard Park

Lydiard Park Gentle pace around the park

Call 01793 466664 or visit www.lydiardpark.org.uk

Saturday 10th May 10.30am

North EastWiltshire RamblersNW Swindon Grand Tour: lakes, canal, river & railpath

Mouldon Hill car park

5 miles

LeisurelySuitable for beginners

Call Grahame Lee 01793 727091 or 07932 109209

Monday 12th May10.00am(weekly)

Walk Fit* Link Centre 4 – 6 miles

Moderate/good level of fitness needed

Call 01793 465413

Monday 12th May10.00am(weekly)

New Penhill Health Walk

Followed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Penhill Library/John Moulton Hall

2- 3 milesEasy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

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Why Not Try One of Our Free Nordic Walking Taster Sessions?

Nordic walkers use two lightweight poles to harness upper-body movement. It’s a great way to increase your fitness.

Choose from:

• Free Nordic Walking at Lydiard Park in May (ladies only). Phone Helen on 07969 274496 for more information

• Free Nordic Walking sessions at Coate Water and Lydiard Park (for everyone aged 16+) see pages 15 & 16

Workplace lunchtime walksDoes your workplace offer a lunchtime walk? Check your intranet and internal communications for details.For more information, contact [email protected]

Why not train to be a Volunteer Walk Leader for Swindon Health Walks?The local scheme is keen to recruit new people, so if you enjoy walking and you’re organised, reliable and you like to socialise, contact Amanda on 01793 465413 or email [email protected]

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Get a round!

If you would like to go for a walk but can’t make any of the events planned for the Get Active month, then why not organise your own walk, or go with family and friends. To make it easy we have planned and signposted three leisure routes, each of about 7 miles.

The Dorcan Round taking in Dorcan, Liden, Greenbridge, Coate Water and The County Ground.

The Haydon Wick Round taking in Sevenfields, Pinehurst, Cheney Manor, Mouldon Hill, Tawhill and Abbey Meads

The West Swindon Round taking in Lydiard, Middleleaze, Peatmoor, Shaw Forest, Barnfield, Westlea, Toothill, Blagrove and Grange Park.

The routes are circular so you can start anywhere. They are also signed in both directions so if you fancy a change go the other way round.

Download a map of the routes from

www.swindontravelchoices.co.uk

If you want to find a shorter circular walking route of less than five miles, go to www.getwalking.org/swindon where you can view photos and descriptions of walks, and download route cards.

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Monday 12th May11.00am - 12.00noon(weekly)

Up ‘n’ Walking*For beginners, older people and those with specific health conditions. Supervised by an instructor

County Ground Athletics Track

Laps of the track at own pace

Call 01793 465413

Monday 12th May2.00pm (weekly)

Gentle Walking GroupFollowed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Haydon Leisure Centre

Very short distance/very slow pace/walk for up to 20 mins max(Alternative seated exercise session offered in bad weather)

Call 01793 465413

Monday 12th May2.00pm (weekly)

Shaw Health WalkFollowed by refreshmentsLed by volunteers

Lower Shaw Farm

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

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Monday 12th May7.00pm – 8.30pm

West Swindon Evening Walkwith Swindon Twin Peaks

Link Centre

Outside (library doors entrance)

5 miles

Moderate/reasonable fitness level needed

Call Jacqui Kirwan 01793 872718


Saturday 18th May10.00am

Nordic Walking Free Taster SessionN.B. Advance booking is needed

Lydiard Park 45 mins/3 miles

Easy for people who don’t have mobility difficulties or a specific health problem

Call Sue Daniels07977 203504

Wednesday 21st May2.00pm – 3.00pm

Spring Steps to the Lawns Circular walk, led by a fitness instructor

Lawn Medical Centre

2 – 3 miles

Easy, fairly brisk

Call 01793 465413

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Wednesday 28th May10.00am – 3.00pm

Skyrides cycling road showevent for peo-ple of all ages and abilities Stalls, bike medic, bike marking, cycle a smoothie, cycle cinema

Wharf Green, town centre

Stalls with information and activities

Call Ben Humphrey on 01793 [email protected]

Saturday 31st May10.00am


Coate Water 45 mins/3 miles

Easy for people who don’t have mobility difficulties or a specific health problem


Saturday 31st May11.30am


Coate Water 45 mins/3 miles

Easy for people who don’t have mobility difficul-ties or a specific health problem


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Get pedalling, walking and using public transport this Summer for your chance to win an iPad!

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3 Help children to learn and practise vital road safety skills.For example, finding safe places to cross, using the Green Cross Code, and understanding how to behave around traffic

3 Increase children’s awareness of their local environment and help them learn their way around.

Children in cars miss out on interacting with their local area

3 Provide an opportunity for children to socialise with family and friends.

It’s a much less stressful journey, and a chance to chat and have fun, without distracting the driver.

3 Can often take less time than driving.Your journey time is more reliable too – no traffic jams!

3 Save money.The average family spends £500 per year driving the ‘school run’

Walking, scooting or cycling to school:

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If you have to drive to school, why not ‘Park and Stride’? Find a safe place to park a short distance away from the school gate and walk, or scoot, the last few minutes of your journey. This gives you all the benefits listed above and also helps to keep the area around the school gate safer for every-one. Your school may already have a ‘5 minute walk zone’ mapped out. Ask them for details.

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Walking, scooting or cycling to school:

National Walk to work week takes place between 12th – 16th May 2014, so an ideal time to step out and log those trips, earning you points in the Active Swindon Challenge (see p17).

A quarter of employees at Swindon’s workplaces live less than 2 miles from work – a distance that can be walked in around 30-40 minutes and will burn off the calories of a Toffee Crisp!

If you live too far to walk to work, then try to get out at lunchtime for a walk; it’ll clear your head and make you feel refreshed.

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Twitter Eye SpyEvery day through May, Swindon Travel Choices will tweet a “picture a day” using the hashtag #eyespy. The pictures will be of Swindon places and landmarks that people can only see by walking or cycling around the area.There are prizes to be won every day, so whether you’re walking or cycling to work, to school or just for pleasure, keep an eye out for our landmarks and join in the fun.

Follow us on Twitter @Swindon_Travel

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Order your FREE copy by emailing [email protected]

www.smartroute.org.uk

Check out our website – www.smartroute.org.uk and help them think about the choices they have to make about their journeys to school.

New printed travel guides are available for Lydiard Park Academy, St Joseph’s College, Kingsdown School and Highworth Warneford School. You can also download them from our website. (Coming soon

for Isambard School and Swindon Academy too!)

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