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Get walking in May
Swindon Festival Of Walking From guided country strolls and urban fitness walks to wildlife trails

7th May – 22nd May 2011 and Nordic walking, there’s something for everyone at the first Fes-
tival of Walking organised by Swindon Council Leisure Services in
conjunction with NHS Swindon and with support from numerous
community groups and volunteers.
The festival coincides with Walk unless otherwise stated.
to Work Week from 9 to 13 May and “So whether you’d like to take
Walk to School Week, 16 to 20 May. your first steps after a period of
Amanda Rothwell, Walking De- illness or want to stride out with
velopment Officer, says, “walking others across our local parks or
is an ideal exercise - good for your urban trails, check out the festival
mind and body, and you don’t booklet to discover what’s on and
need any special equipment. Just .... get walking.”
make sure you wear comfortable The booklet is available at local
shoes and take a bottle of water, leisure centres and online at www.
especially in warmer weather. All challengeswindon.org.uk
organised festival walks are free, Or call Amanda on 07866 418 537.
Best brightly coloured foot forward

Shaw Ridge Primary School started practicing in March for the walking
Join Swindon’s first festival of walking festival and Walk to School Week by donning multi-coloured socks
and discover why the borough is a great and launching a new project to encourage parents to leave the cars at
place to walk. From guided country strolls home and walk with their children to school.
and urban fitness walks to wildlife trails This project is particularly aimed at families living closeby after par-
and Nordic walking, there’s something ents, children and teachers mapped out routes within a ‘Five Minute
Walk Zone’ of the school.
for everyone. Also Walk to Work
and Walk to School Weeks.
Details and festival walk programme at
www.challengeswindon.org.uk

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Walk the Ridgeway for charity

Alan Fletcher, chair of Swindon Guide Dogs, writes
The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown has been organising the
Walkley Midnight Walks on a twenty mile section of the Ridgeway for
Can Chiropractic the last twenty years and Swindon Guide Dogs are looking for members
of the public to walk on their behalf and help raise funds for our charity.
The walk takes place on 11 June, at 11pm, starting at the Red Lion
Help Me? Pub in Avebury after a courtesy coach transfer from the finish point at
Bishopstone Village Hall at 9.30pm.
Special offer £20 Cars can be parked free of charge safely during the night in the village.
Do you suffer from: ORigiNal pRiCe £100 OR MORe! Rotary Club members marshall the route, including all major junctions
• HEADACHES Offer ends 31st May 2011 and road crossings, and will also provide a four wheel drive vehicle with
a qualified first aider to assist any walker.
• NECK PAIN www.ridgewaymedispa.com Free refreshment is provided along the route, whilst the Royal Oak
• LOWER BACK PAIN Your initial visit will include: provides a hearty breakfast at the finishing point in Bishopstone
• NUMBNESS IN ARMS & HANDS Entry is free. If you would like to walk for Swindon Guide Dogs please
• PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES 3 A private consultation with the call me on 827589 or mail: [email protected] for entry and
Doctor
• WHIPLASH 3 X-rays if necessary sponsorship forms.
• NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS 3 A thorough spinal examination Other charities welcome
including orthopaedic and The Walkley Walk is open to individuals and teams wishing to support
If you are experiencing neurological tests any charity of their choosing. Last year participants raised money for
any of these symptoms 3 A confidential report of our 46 local, national and international charities. See details, entry and
call our clinic ToDAy for findings sponsorship forms at The Rotary Club of Swindon Thamesdown site:
an appointment 3 An explanation of our treatment http:// bit.ly/eszkpv
Ridgeway Medi-Spa Chiropractic, procedure if we determine Two walks for MS Centre
Fairwater Stables, Chiropractic can help you
1 High Street, Wroughton, 3 A referral to the appropriate Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis is looking for people
specialist if we determine a Doctor
willing to take part in the Rotary Club of Marlborough sponsored walk
Wilts SN4 9JX of Chiropractic cannot help you on Sunday 15 May, one of 8 miles and the other 4 miles and also the
TELEPHONE: 01793 814567 Walkley Midnight Walk on 11 June. For details call the centre on 481700.
www.msswindon.org.uk

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