PARKS
PROMENADE
On
Thursday, 5th April residents in Thornhill are invited
to attend a guided stroll through some of Southampton
's City Parks under the guidance of Central Parks Ranger,
Gary Oscroft. The walk is an opportunity for Thornhill
residents to understand more about the parks' history
and to learn about the different types of monuments,
plants, trees and shrubs within the parks' grounds.
The walk has been organised by the Thornhill Health
and Wellbeing Project (THAWP), a project jointly funded
by Thornhill Plus You and Southampton City Council.
Organiser
and Community Health Development Officer, Gwyneth Baker,
commented: “This is a great opportunity for people
to find out about the city parks' history, whilst at
the same time enjoying the benefits of some gentle exercise
and making new friends. We would like to encourage as
many Thornhill residents as possible to come along and
would be happy to welcome anyone else
who would like to join us. We would
remind people that since this is an all-weather walk,
people should bring with them suitable clothing for
the occasion.”
Members
from the Thornhill Health and Wellbeing Project will
be assembling by the fountain in front of Southampton
City Art Gallery to begin walking at 10a.m. Residents
requiring support to travel into the city centre by
bus can join THAWP members who will be leaving the Healthier
Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road, Thornhill at 9a.m.
For further information about the walk please call Gwyneth
Baker on 023 8068 5282.
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ENDS -
For
more information about this news release please contact:
Lucy
Huitson, Communication Assistant, Thornhill Plus You,
023 8091 5405 or email lhuitson@thornhillplusyou.co.uk
.
Notes
to Editors:
1.
The Thornhill Health and Wellbeing Project (THAWP) is
a project that seeks to establish Thornhill as a healthy
neighbourhood through a number of community-based workshops,
help groups and advisory sessions. The project runs
a variety of schemes, including a mental health drop-in,
a walking group, T'ai Chi sessions for the less agile,
Weight Busters, Quitters and home safety visits. |
