Walking for Health news September 2011

Poster for National Alzheimer's Day
Walking and World Alzheimer’s Day
Published: 20 September 2011
World Alzheimer’s Day - 21st September - raises awareness of and draws attention to this common form of dementia.
'A walk in the woods' book
Tell us about your walk in the woods...and win
Published: 19 September 2011
You could win one of the Woodland Trust’s ‘A Walk in the Woods’ books by telling us about your own walk in the woods.
Enjoying the photography walk
Creative walks in Stoke-on-Trent
Published: 19 September 2011
Closer to Home Walking Network in Stoke-on-Trent has been encouraging more people to get more active more often by introducing all sorts of creative experiences for walkers.
Learning to lead blind walkers
Published: 19 September 2011
‘Without the confidence to go for a walk in the fresh air, I have no choice.’ This statement, from a man with visual impairment, set Sylvie Livett thinking.
Somali women on Bristol health walk
Talking walking on air
Published: 19 September 2011
What is the best way to reach new walkers? Word of mouth is undoubtedly the most effective but local radio can also be successful.
Screenshot of YouTube video
Walkers in North East Derbyshire star in new film
Published: 15 September 2011
The North East Derbyshire Walking for Health (WfH) scheme featured in a recent promotional video made by Derbyshire Sport following the great strides the group has made in getting local residents walking.