July - Sept 2013 Free health walks in and around Bristol for all residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans
Dear Walkers, Welcome to our 3rd 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
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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.
July Wed 3rd 10:30-11:30am
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Harbourside Walk Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside. Wed 10th 10:30-11:30am
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Castle Park Meet @ top of Union Street (o/s CafĂŠ Nero) BS1 2DD A stroll across Castle Park and around by the shot tower and across the river.
Sat 13th 11:00am
PRIDE DAY Meet up with team leaders, organisers and fellow walkers in the community tent at Castle Park – and enjoy the free entertainment that busy Pride Day has to offer.
Wed 17th
10:30-11:30am
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Harbourside Walk Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside. 24th Wed 24th 10:30-11:30am
1
Old Gay Haunts of Bristol Meet @ The Registry Office, Corn Street BS1 1JG We will search out a few haunts from the past – and finish at a quiet church café.
Sat 27th
10:30-3pm
Train to Severn Beach
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Meet @ Temple Meads Entrance, BS1 6QS A jolly trip down to Severn Beach – where we will walk along the front (no doubt with a bracing wind!). We will go underneath the Severn Bridge – and try our hand at spotting some birds and wildlife. At the time of going to press – a return adult ticket costs £3.
Aug Wed 7th 10:30-11:30am
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Sculpture Trail Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX Join with us to discover the many interesting sculptures and their history in the centre of Bristol. Sat 10th 10:30-11:30am
Werburghs to Eastville Meet @ St Werburghs City Farm, BS2 9YJ “An energetic walk with beautiful views over Bristol with steps, slopes, uneven ground, may be muddy, no toilets except at the beginning and end, not wheelchair accessible, refreshments at the end” – Jude Connor.
Wed 14th 10:30-11:30am
Victoria Park Ramble
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Meet @ Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster BS3 4EA A gentle walk around the park ending back at the city farm cafe for a nibble!
Wed 21st 10:30-11:30am
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History Alive Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX We take a peek in and around some of the historic buildings in the centre of Bristol. Sun 25th 10:00-4:00am
Free Mini-bus to Sand Bay Meet back of @Bristol Science, Anchor rd BS1 5DB This will be a real treat for nature lovers – we visit Sand Bay – an often overlooked wild stretch of local coastline.
For the more adventurous - we will have the option of walking out onto Sand Point – a National Trust nature reserve. Ice cream, teas and lunch opportunities will be taken! Please email: WalkOut@lgbtbristol.org.uk as seats will be limited. Wed 28th 10:30-11:30am
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Harbourside Walk Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside.
Sept Wed 4th 10:30-12:00am
Stoke Park Estate Meet @ Snuff Mills car park BS16 1DL
Instead of going up the river at Snuff Mills, we make our way over to the grand parklands that make up Stoke Park Estate. John Sartain (wildlife photographer and radio presenter) will be on hand to help us find wildlife and plants around the ponds, woods and grasslands. Sat 7th 10:30-11:30am
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Watersway Walk
Meet @ Temple Meads Entrance, BS1 6QS Come and explore the backside of Temple Meads! Wed 11th 10:30-11:30am
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Harbourside Walk Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside.
Wed 18th
10:30-11:30am
Photography for beginners
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Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside where we shall swap notes about photography.
Sun 22nd 10:15-4pm
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Train to Bath
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Meet @ Temple Meads Entrance BS1 6QS A gentle wander around the backstreets of this wonderful Georgian city. We catch the 10:30am train – so please arrive in good time. Return train fare £7. We are planning to meet with a Bath LGBT social group. Wed 25th 10:30-11:30am
Harbourside Walk
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Meet @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX A gentle stroll around the fascinating Bristol harbourside.
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