WalkOut Apr-Jun 2013

April - June 2013 Free health walks in and around Bristol for all residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans

Dear Walkers, Welcome to our 2nd 2013 WalkOut Bristol programme.

We have designed an interesting selection of gentle, relaxed and themed walks which we are offering to all people living in and around Bristol who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.

If you are asking yourself “is this for me?” perhaps we can tempt you to give it a try...  Join us when it suits you - there is no obligation to come on every walk.  Our walks are free - so are good for your pocket as well as your well-being.  It’s an easy way to improving health and learning more about Bristol.  Bring family, carers and/or friends along – or come as you are and prepare to meet new friends.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our walks very soon...

Walkout Vounteers Team

Enjoy our walks…

 Dress appropriately for the weather  Wear suitable supportive footwear  Bring water, snacks and medication (if reqd.)  Do not walk if you feel unwell  Come along and expect to make new friends!

Key to symbols 1 2 3

Under 1 Mile

Steps

45 – 60 Minutes

Slopes

1 – 2 Miles 45 – 60 Minutes 2 – 3 Miles

Toilets Uneven Ground May be muddy

60+ Minutes

4

3 - 5 Miles 90+ Minutes

Refreshments Wheelchair Accessible

Our symbols are used as a guideline only. If you have specific needs please phone the walk leader to find out more detailed information about a particular walk.

April Wed 3rd

10:30-11:30am

1

Discovering Sculptures Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX Join with us to discover the many interesting sculptures and their history in the centre of Bristol.

Sat 6th

10:30-11:30am

1

Finding famous Bristolians – Arnos vale Meet @ Arnos Vale Cemetery, BS4 3EW A stroll around part of the 45 acre cemetery and nature reserve – there are slopes!

Very nice Café on site.

Wed 10th

18:00-19:00pm

Evening Harbourside Walk

1

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating harbourside of Bristol.

Wed 17th

10:30-11:30am

Discover Nature @ Snuff Mills

1

Meet @ Snuff Mills Car Park BS16 1DL Come with us and spot the wildlife... kingfishers are nesting again this year! Wildlife expert John-Henry Sartain will be at hand to give us advice.

Sun 21st

9:00am- 5:00pm

Mini-bus to Glastonbury Meet @ Back of Harvey Nichols, Broad Weir BS1 3BZ We are really excited about this opportunity to join up with the Glastonbury LGBT walking group – it’s going to be a 5 mile trek – so it’s longer than our usual walks, we finish at the Sheppy Inn. Free transport provided, but reservation needed – as seating limited. email: walkout@lgbtbristol.org.uk Wed 24th

18:00-19:00pm

Evening Harbourside Walk

1

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle amble around the fascinating harbourside.

May Wed 1st

10:30-11:30am

1

Georgian and Tudor Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX We are going to explore the historic 18th century, six storey Georgian townhouse in the centre of Bristol followed by a Tudor gem of a building!

Sat 4th 10:30-11:30am

Harbourside Amble

1

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating harbourside of Bristol.

Wed 8th

10:30-11:30am

Hidden Churches

1

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX Discovering the wealth of old church buildings in the city.

Wed 15th

10:30-11:30am

1

History Alive Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX We take a peek in and around some of the historic buildings in the centre of Bristol. The city has a rich heritage of delights.

Sat 18th

10:30-12:30am

1

Beeses Tea Garden Meet @ Conham Road Car Park, BS15 3AU This will be a treat for nature lovers – we take a stroll along the riverbank, and take a ferry across to Beeses Tea garden.

Wed 22nd 18:00-19:00pm

1

Discover Nature @The Downs Meet @ The Downs Water Tower Cafe BS9 1FG A pleasant evening walk taking in views of the wonderful Avon Gorge – bring your binoculars if you have them!

Wed 29th

10:30-11:30am

Wildlife @ The Harbourside Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the south side of the harbour – in search of plants, animals and birds who have made the city their home.

1

June Sat 1st

10:30-11:30am

1

Nature Trek @ Ashton Court Meet @ Ashton Court – Courtyard, BS41 9JN Come and find the wildlife that is making it’s home in this fabulous parkland... including it’s famous deer.

Wed 5th

18:00-19:30pm

1

Evening Speed Dating!!

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX You asked – so we are going to give it a go!

Discover your romantic side on this gentle walk. Don’t be bashful, whether you are single or not – this will be a fun evening. A chance to talk to all.

Let the romance opportunities commence...

Wed 12th

10:30-11:30am

Victoria Park Ramble

1

Meet @ Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster BS3 4EA A gentle walk around the park ending back at the city farm cafe for a nibble!

Sat 15th

10:30-11:30am

1

Discovering Sculptures

Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX Join with us to discover the many interesting sculptures and their history in the centre of Bristol Wed 19th

18:00-19:00pm

The Green Quarter

1

Meet @ St Werburgh’s City farm, BS2 9YJ An evening gentle ramble along the many trails in and around this green part of the city. We’ll stop and look at the self-build houses and a few farm animals too.

Wed 26th

10:30-11:30am

Discover Nature @ Snuff Mills

1

Meet @ Snuff Mills Car Park BS16 1DL Join with our wildlife expert and spot the wildlife... home to owls, voles, orchids. We have been told the kingfishers are nesting again this year! Good paths.

Sat 29th

10:30-11:30am

Waterways Walk

1

Meet @ Temple Meads, BS1 6QS We take a walk on the flipside of Temple Meads – taking in part of the feeder canal.

Guidelines for Walks Getting to the walk on time Please try to get to your walk on time. If you are late – you risk being left behind especially if buses are being used for part of our journey.

If you wish to meet the walk part-way, please let the walk leader know so arrangements can be made for you.

Walks suitability All of our walks are designed to be gentle and we are working to make as many as we can accessible to all – but please check the suitability of a walk before deciding to go on it. Each walk has a key to the type of walk – if there are steps, slopes etc. Each walk will have two walk leaders – one at the front and the other at the back to help and support those with a slower pace.

If you have a particular need – please give your walk leader as much information as is needed for them to be able to support you if necessary.

You are in safe hands...

All our walk leaders are fully trained to lead groups of people.

Contacting the Walk Leaders If you have a query about a walk, please ring the WalkOut Co-ordinator - Mike on 07870 389889 who will be pleased to try and answer your query direct or put you in touch with the walk leader for more detailed information.

Your walk leaders are volunteers so may not always be available or in a position to call back immediately.

Keeping in touch If you would like us to keep you emailed with future events – please email: walkout@lgbtbristol.org.uk Or alternatively we can send information by post: WalkOut, LGBT Bristol, Create centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN We also have a fun Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/walkoutbristol Want to join in with walk leading?

We encourage as many people as possible to volunteer at walk leading or assisting – it’s a very rewarding thing to do. So if you would you like to become more involved we are able to offer special training sessions – they are offered free - contact Mike Burgess on 07870 389889 to discuss what's involved.

Walking for Health Walking for Health is a national initiative which encourages you to enjoy your local natural spaces and benefit your health by taking part in health walks. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

WalkOut Bristol Is a sponsored partnership between Walking for Health, Bristol City Council and LGBT Bristol – aimed specifically at residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.. email:

walkout@lgbtbristol.org.uk

www.lgbtbristol.org.uk