NEW walking group for people with additional needs
Posted 10th March 2025
Our new walking programme is a FREE, supported and guided walking session for anyone (16+) with additional needs (carers welcome).
The weekly walks take place during the day in East Park.
They offer people with additonal needs the opportunity to be active and to enjoy some social interaction.
Keep reading to find out more and sign up.
What is Fitmums & Friends’ Walking Programme for people with additional needs?
People with additional needs often face a discrepancy between the benefits of health and fitness and the barriers they encounter in accessing them. While physical activity is crucial for overall well-being, individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions may experience difficulties in achieving recommended activity levels. These challenges can stem from physical limitations, financial constraints, lack of accessible facilities, and social barriers.
To address this, Fitmums & Friends is offering a Walk for People with Additional Needs aiming to create active opportunities for this community. Fitmums & Friends now offer supported and guided weekly walking sessions (term time only). Participants will also be encouraged to take part in local parkruns (walks) to give them the opportunity to continue walking each week and to help them become part of a local, active community.
[*Source: Sport England Active Lives adult surveys]
Who are the walks for?
Individuals with Additional Needs (age 16+) and their Parents/Carers
What will participants get out of it?
The Walks are friendly and supportive where participants can be active and enjoy the company of others. Participants will feel the health and well-being benefits of being active outdoors with others.
What happens at a walk session?
On arrival, our friendly leaders welcome all participants to the walk. All our leaders are fully-trained and experienced in leading walks. Before setting off, they check that everyone is ready and prepared for the walk. During the walk, they use our support systems to ensure that everyone is comfortable, that the group stays together, and that no one is left behind. (Please note that our leaders are not able to physically support individuals.)
The sessions last for an hour. Initially, we aim to walk one mile with the option of extending this each week, depending on the group.
Toilets are available at the beginning and end of the walks.
When and where are the walks?
The walks take place in East Park, meeting at 9.30am on Thursdays (Term time only) outside the cafe.
Parking is available
How much does it cost?
This sessions are free to participants.
How can I take part?
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact Michelle
- Michelle: michelle@fitmums.org.uk, 07955 281482
What do people think of the walks?
A support worker from FiND who has accompanied adults on our walks in Beverley has told us this: “The event organisers have been welcoming, friendly and encouraging. Spending time with each adult has ensured that their needs have been respectfully understood and safely met. Each week, the route has been thoughtfully planned with opportunities to take in the historic beauty of Beverley and seasonal highlights. Along with exercise in the fresh air, the group walk has nurtured the mind and stimulated the senses of those attending.”
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