Health Walks and Dementia Services
North Kesteven Social Strollers
North Kesteven Social Strollers is a free health walk scheme, and available to all. We have 18 regular health walks, all across the district. All walks are between 30-90 minutes and are led by friendly, experienced and qualified volunteer walk leaders. We also offer a shorter walk of 10-30 minutes once a week.
Walking can enhance both your happiness and health as walking is a proven stress reliever and mood improver. Joining the walking groups is an easy way to learn more about your local area whilst meeting new friends - so why not join one of our walks today! All our walks offer the chance to socialise, and after most walks refreshments are available.
What is a health walk?
A health walk is a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis. It can include any walk which has been designed and carried out for a purpose of improving an individual’s health. NK Social Strollers is a free health walk scheme open to everyone. Why not join us for a walk in your local area?
Stepping Up Walks
For those who really love their walking or would like to challenge themselves to go that little bit further, from March 2019 we will be hosting a 6-7 mile walks on the first Saturday of every month, starting on 2 March 2019. Each walk with be lead by a health walk leader and a dedicated back marker, so no one is left behind. The walks also include a pub stop for well earned refreshment. For more information, please contact the team on NKhealth@gll.org or call us on 01522 701308
What are the benefits of a health walk?
There are many benefits of joining your local health walk including, meeting new friends, getting to know your local area and improving your health. Below is a short summary of how walking can improve your health, by helping to:
- Maintain/lose weight
- Reduce blood pressure
- Reduce stress
- Improve sleep patterns
- Reduce the risk of various illnesses and diseases
Dementia and Friendship Hub
The dementia and friendship hub is a suitable and safe environment for anyone feeling isolated or lonely.
Our hubs are also dementia friendly and provide opportunities to socialise, become more active and have fun, as well as source information about further opportunities and other services available in the local area. Friendship hubs are free to attend and refreshments are available.
Sensory Strolls
Join us for an enjoyable stroll around Whisby Nature Park, which is designed to stimulate the senses and celebrate the outdoors. Refreshments are available in the boardwalk café afterwards, providing the opportunity to socialise with other members of the group.
For more information about the walks or Dementia services please contact the team on NKhealth@gll.org or call us on 01522 701308
Dementia Hub sessions |
Location |
Day |
Time |
Price |
ONENK Dementia Hub |
ONENK |
First Tuesday of every month |
10:00-12:00 |
FREE |
Sensory Stroll |
Whisby Nature Park |
Last Tuesday of every month |
11:00-11:30 |
£1-2 Parking Fee |
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Health Walks |
Location |
Day |
Time |
Price |
North Hykeham |
ONENK |
Monday |
10:00-11:00 |
FREE |
Branston |
Branston Café |
Monday (alternate with Heighington) |
11:30-12:30 |
FREE |
Heighington |
Jubilee Hall |
Monday (alternate with Branston) |
11:30-12:30 |
FREE |
Whisby Visually impaired |
Whisby Nature Park |
Alternate Mondays |
10:30:11:30 |
£1-2 Parking Fee |
Leasingham |
Leasingham Village Hall |
Tuesday |
11:00-12:00 |
FREE |
Heckington |
Sports and social club |
Tuesday |
10:30-12:30 |
FREE |
Sleaford |
National Centre for Craft and Arts |
Tuesday |
13:10-14:00 |
FREE |
Ruskington |
Ruskington Parish Church |
Wednesday |
13:30-14:00 |
FREE |
Whisby |
Whisby Nature Park |
Wednesday |
11:30-13:00 |
FREE |
Waddington |
Village Hall |
Thursday |
10:00-11:30 |
FREE |
Sleaford |
Sleaford Leisure Centre |
Thursday |
13:30-14:00 |
FREE |
Skellingthorpe |
Community Centre |
Thursday |
11:00-12:00 |
FREE |
Metheringham |
Sport Pavilion |
Friday |
10:00-11:00 |
FREE |
Whisby |
Whisby Nature Park |
Friday |
13:00-14:00 |
£1-2 Parking Fee |
Navenby |
The Venue |
Friday |
10:00-12:00 |
FREE |
North Hykeham |
ONENK |
Saturday |
10:00-11:00 |
FREE |