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  • Tuesday 18th September Walk Due to circumstances the walk from Wickham Bishops has been cancelledNew walk for 18th September. Meet at Two Tree Island, GR TQ825 854 at 10.00am. Walk to Hadleigh Olympic Park via hadleigh Castle. 6 miles.Moderate. Coffee stop Hadleigh Park Hub Cafe. Contact Eddie, 07944652919
    Posted 12 Sep 2018, 22:59 by Edward Short
  • People not getting enough exercise from long walks – report From The GuardianWalking is just not enough, according to a new review of the evidence from Public Health England, which reveals a major disconnect between the exercise people need and what they actually do. Those who thought 10,000 steps a day or a brisk daily trudge from a further bus stop meant they were doing enough to stay fit and healthy have got it wrong. People should also all be doing tai chi, weight lifting or ballroom dancing – although carrying home heavy shopping bags might do the trick. Aerobic exercise, such as walking or gardening, is good for the heart and improves the circulation. PHE’s review said that muscle and bone strengthening and balance activities are also ...
    Posted 29 Jul 2018, 03:15 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • New Walks Program The program for August to November is available for download here
    Posted 1 Jul 2018, 10:08 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • GPDR You will have received many e-mails recently from organizations regarding the new GPDR laws and confirming that you wish to remain on their databases.If you are receiving the walks list by e-mail then your details will be held by us according to the form that you filled in here. The data held by us is just your first and last name plus your e-mail address. This will be used for sending you the walks program and newsletter and may also be used to send out urgent communications such as the late cancellation of a walk. It will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared with anyone else. Access to the data ...
    Posted 21 May 2018, 02:13 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Essex Area Update Welcome to the May Edition of the Essex Area Update To link to this edition on the Essex Area Website click here   Festival of Walks 26th May - 3rd June Since the last update a further walk has been added thanks to the Havering Group, on Sat. 2nd June and we thanked them for their efforts. Groups and Area came together for Ramblers CEO walk  in June and comments were made by members that this should happen again.This festival is an opportunity for that to occur.  To get message out a number of Groups are volunteering to use their Facebook page to advertise the events. For a small sum, set by the Groups we will be able to contact many ...
    Posted 5 May 2018, 03:48 by Ralph Burtonshaw
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