Walk this way...to a healthier lifestyle

Please ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before your first walk in order to complete a health questionnaire and 10 minutes in subsequent walks to register.

All the walks are led by trained, voluntary walk leaders who do their utmost to ensure you have a lovely, safe and interesting walk

Programme

May Time Meeting Point

Monday 17 – morning 10.30 – Seven Towers Leisure Centre car park, lunch 13.00 – Ballymena Health Centre, Braid Valley Hospital, Evening 19.00 – People’s Park car park

Tuesday 18 – morning 10.30 – Ecos centre car park

Wednesday 19 – morning 10.30 – Houston’s Mill, Broughshane, lunch 13.00 – Ballymena Health Centre, Braid Valley Hospital

Evening 19.00 – Portglenone Forest car park

Thur 20 – morning 10.30 – Galgorm/Gracehill Community Centre

Frid 21 – morning 10.30 – Seven Towers Leisure Centre car park, lunch 13.00 – Ballymena Health Centre, Braid Valley Hospital, Evening 19.00 – Houston’s Mill, Broughshane

Strenuous Walks

Nordic Walks

Come along to the taster sessions for a warm up & practice session in order to

pick up the technique. Nordic walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can do …twice as effective!

Programme

Dates: - Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 20 – reserve a place for one or both sessions

Booking is essential as places are limited. Poles will be supplied To book: - Call: 028 2563 9853. If we are unable to take your call please leave a message and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

Email: [email protected]

Meeting Point: - ecos centre car park, Ballymena. Time: - 7.00p.m. Duration 2 hours

Here are 4 reasons why you should come and try Nordic Walking

1. Burn more energy compared to normal walking

2. Your heart rate is generally higher compared to normal walks, but it actually feels easier!

3. The minimum gear requirements make Nordic Walking accessible to everyone.

4. You will use almost all of the muscles in your body.

DUNGONNELL WAY – 9.5 miles- Sunday, May 23

Duration 4 hours

Dungonnell way is a circular way-marked route around the northern part of Glenravel glen, following tracks through Glenariff Forest and public roads. The Dungonnell area lies on the watershed between the source of the Glenariff River and the source of the Glenravel Water.

Meeting Time/Point – 10.00am Greenhills public house car park, 166 Glenravel Road, Cargan

To enjoy you walking with us in comfort and safely it is essential that your footwear, clothing and

equipment are suitable. We suggest you have:

• Walking boots with ankle support

• A waterproof jacket

• A rucksack

• Drinks & refreshments

TEDDY TODDLE

for all ages

Bring your teddy for a special walk in the People’s Park & have fun on the bouncy castle afterwards! Cost: Families with 1 Child 2.00, 2 Children or more 3.00

An adult must accompany children Call: The People’s Park Pavilion 028 2564 3081 for additional information