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No Step Too Far For Volunteers Dedicated volunteers have won awards for going above and beyond while encouraging people to stay healthy by joining local health walks. There are more than 60 regular volunteer-run health walks across Lincolnshire’s seven districts, which all come under the national Ramblers Walking for Health scheme. During a recent celebration event at Woodland Waters in Ancaster, eight of the hard-working volunteers who help lead health walks were recognised with honours. Lincolnshire Co-op supports health walks in Lincoln, South Kesteven and East Lindsey alongside other agencies such as Greenwich Leisure and 1Life. They help bring together a network of walks across the whole county. Health walks can benefit people in lots of ways. As well as improving people’s physical wellbeing, walkers can meet others and enjoy their local
area, enhancing their mental health. Walk lasts between 30 and 90 minutes and take place on a regular basis. Groups cater for different abilities so everyone can enjoy walks at their own pace. Lincolnshire Co-op’s Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter said: “It’s inspiring to meet our volunteer walk leaders and we’re immensely proud of them. We want to say thank you for their dedication and enthusiasm in leading groups and supporting others. “Winners were put forward by fellow volunteer leaders and walkers and we were impressed with some of the nominations that came in. Amongst many attributes, they were praised for their commitment, friendliness, encouragement and endless kindness.” To find a walk near you and more information, visit www.lincolnshire. coop/healthwalks
Roll Of Honour Chris Dorrington - Boston walk Chris always has a smile and a story
Ken Taylor - Gainsborough walk He never lets the group down
to tell and that is why his walking group
and never misses a weekly walk. He
love him. He is patient and shows great
ensures all members feel welcome,
empathy with walkers on the Monday
supported and always encourages
morning walk in Boston, who have
all abilities to take part. A fellow
learning difficulties.
walk leader said “I feel an award for this reliable and caring man
Sheila Grossmith - Heckington walk She has been involved with the Heckington group since it started six
would be highly appropriate. He is a huge success for our team and true inspiration to all.”
years ago and during that time has developed over 20 local walks, detailing them all in her walks notebook.
Caroline Moore – Welton walk She joined her walk group to improve her fitness and walks miles
Shirley Thompson - Sleaford walk Shirley has been part of the Sleaford
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with her dog Jago. When she used to get the bus, she made the most of the
health walking group since it first
time on the journey by recruiting other
began over ten years ago and she’s
walkers and nearly the bus driver
been walking weekly ever since and
himself! She now drives and provides
encourages others to join in.
lifts for other walkers.
