Meander

Meander
Every Thursday 2:00pm-3:00pm

The Meander project connects Hospitalfield to local landscapes through gentle walking. Led by Hospitalfield’s volunteer walk leaders, the project promotes wellbeing through walking and cultivates a place where people can enjoy being active at their own pace. Perfect for people from all backgrounds and abilities looking to enjoy a peaceful moment outdoors while undertaking low impact exercise.

The group meets each Thursday between 2pm – 3pm.

Meander at Hospitalfield is part of the Scottish Health Walk Network. Through this network Paths For All brings together 400 organisations with the common goal of creating a happier, healthier Scotland by supporting people to walk more. www.pathsforall.org.uk. Volunteers leading Meander will have access to walk leader training with the Scottish Health Walk Network.

We ask that everyone participating in the walks to agree to the following…
Walk Leaders:

• Working with Hospitalfield team we have tried to make this walk as safe as possible by doing a risk assessment of the route.
• Volunteers leading this walk have done the Paths for All Walk Leader training course and are supported by staff at Hospitalfield.
• We have tried to find a walk that is suitable for everyone.
• We will describe the route and any hazards to you before we start walking and will let you decide how far you want to walk.

Walkers:

• I’ll only walk if I am fit and well enough, and it’s up to me to assess if I can do the Walk safely.
• If I have any concerns about my ability to participate in the walk, I’ll talk to a health professional ahead of taking part.
• I’ll tell a Walk Leader if I feel unwell while out on the walk.
• I’ll tell a Walk Leader if I am leaving the walk before it has ended.
• I understand that I take part in this walk at my own risk.
• I understand that currently, anyone taking part who requires personal support is asked to attend the Walk with their identified relevant personal support.

If you have any questions about Meander, please contact info@hospitalfield.org.uk or call us on 01241656124.

We’ll contact you regarding any changes to scheduled Meanders, you can also join our public Meander Facebook page! ‘Meander Walking Groups’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/171325743497116/