Are you looking for a new hobby which will get you out and enjoying Gwynedd’s magnificent scenery with new friends?
Gwynedd Council’s Leisure Service will be holding a number of waking group taster sessions all over the county this summer – there will be something for all ages and abilities. Regular walking groups will then be organised following the taster sessions.
Councillor Roy Owen, who leads on leisure matters on Gwynedd Council, said: “Joining a walking group can be great fun as well as an excellent way of getting some exercise and making the most of what Gwynedd has to offer.
“In the coming weeks Gwynedd Council will be organising pram walks for parents, grandparents and babies along buggy-friendly routes.
“There will also be Nordic Walking sessions – this is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world. It is a highly effective, affordable and fun way to improve fitness as it applies specific techniques to walking to produce a better workout.
“If there is enough interest the Council will organise regular walking groups and there may be training available to those who wish to carry the groups on to the future.
“I would urge anyone who is interested to give it a go.”
Walking activities:
Parent and pram groups / Nordic Walking Groups.
For more information about different locations throughout Gwynedd this summer, contact Gwynedd Council’s Walk Facilitator – Catrin Roberts on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 / e-mail [email protected] or Caroline Moncrief on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 / [email protected]
Parent and pram group – Dolgellau
The group already meets on a regular basis for walks in the Dolgellau area.
For more information search ‘Babies, buggies & blisters’ on Facebook or contact Catrin Roberts, Gwynedd Council’s Walk Facilitator on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 or e-mail [email protected]
Parent and Pram group – Tywyn
Volunteer walk leader course will be held on 16 July, places are still available.
For more information and to book your place contact Catrin Roberts, Gwynedd Council’s Walk Facilitator on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 / e-mail [email protected]
Nordic Walking – Barmouth
Free taster session on Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 10-11am at the Pavillion Leisure Centre.
Followed by a five week induction course from Tuesday, 27 July onwards, 10-11am.
£10 per person, per session.
For more information, contact Gwynedd Council’s Walk Facilitators – Catrin Roberts on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 / e-mail [email protected]
Nordic Walking – Cywain Centre, Bala
Free taster session on Thursday, 15 July 2010, 6-7pm.
Followed by a five week induction course from Thursday, 29 July onwards, 6-7pm.
£10 per person per session.
For more information, contact Gwynedd Council’s Walk Facilitators – Catrin Roberts on 01341 424410 / 07980 538811 / e-mail [email protected]
