Walking your way to the Games!
Published Wednesday 2nd February 11 in Council - news and information releases news
Get into the Olympic spirit by joining a series of five free commemorative walks in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford.
This fun activity - suitable for different age groups, abilities and fitness levels - is a joint enterprise between the three authorities and the Essex Legacy Team at Essex County Council.
Participants gain an Essex Legacy badge in a different colour at each of the led walks.
They begin with the one and a half mile Red Walk at 1.15pm on Thursday 10th February in Priory Park , Southend . Meet outside the café in Priory Park , Victoria Avenue.
The other walks are as follows:
- Green Walk (one and three quarter miles) along Canvey Sea Wall at 10.30am on Wednesday 16th March, meeting at the Labworth Car Park, Canvey seafront.
- Yellow Walk (two and a half miles) in Hockley Woods at 10.45am on Thursday 28th April. Meet in the Hockley Woods Car Park.
- Blue Walk (four miles) in Hadleigh at 10.30am on Friday 20th May. Meet at the Salvation Army Car Park.
- Black Walk (five miles) in Little Wakering. Meet at Little Wakering Church (the date and time are still to be arranged).
Southend -on-Sea Borough Council's Executive Councillor for Culture, Councillor Derek Jarvis, said: "This a most enjoyable way for people to gain some exercise for free while meeting other like-minded people at the same time.
"We hope it will also introduce people to parts of south east Essex they may not previously have explored.
"These walks show another example of the way authorities in this area are working together to make the most of the Olympic Legacy."
For more details of the walks contact Mark Aldous on 01702-318121 or e-mail mark.aldous@rochford.gov.uk