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LIVING WITH CANCERSTROLLERS
Forget the three peaks challenge this was the three lakes challenge, though there was some debate over whether the dragonfly patch of water counted as a pond or lake! Jill brought along some cake refreshments to celebrate her birthday which a welcome excuse for a break on a warm day
GIANT HOGWEED WARNING
Just a reminder to walkers, especially now it seems summer has finally come, to be wary of Giant Hogweed when you are out in the country especially if you have your children with you. The picture below shows a young girl who suffered 2nd degree burns after coming into contact with Giant Hogweed
LIVING WITH CANCER
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The walkers gathered at Cosmeston under a suitably blue sky to start the jubilee celebrations with their normal monthly walk. There was nothing normal about the walking attire, as walkers were asked to wear red, white and blue, so Union Jack headbands, red trousers, striped t shirts and blue hats were dragged out of wardrobes. Some walkers even made crowns, adorned with elaborate jewels, fake of course! Bakewell tarts, being red and white, were enjoyed towards the end of the walk…
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Another new walker was welcomed to the group at Cosmeston and was soon chatting to some of the regulars! The regulars now include 2 babies who are carried around the lakes in slings, enjoying the fresh air, flowers and bird song, like everyone else. All ages are welcome, though we cannot promise to transport you!!
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Amazingly blue skies greeted the living with cancer strollers at Cosmeston. Two walkers had reasons to enjoy a celebratory walk, a birthday for one and the end of cancer treatment next week for another. Milestones for both. Another reason to celebrate was the almost complete absence of mud as we strolled around, but Helen did manage to point out one large muddy patch which the group navigated skilfully around
LIVING WITH CANCER
STROLLERS
Amazingly blue skies greeted the living with cancer strollers at Cosmeston. Two walkers had reasons to enjoy a celebratory walk, a birthday for one and the end of cancer treatment next week for another. Milestones for both. Another reason to celebrate was the almost complete absence of mud as we strolled around, but Helen did manage to point out one large muddy patch which the group navigated skilfully around
LIVING WITH CANCER
STROLLERS
Time to Talk day is February 3rd and coincided with the Living with Cancer Strollers at Cosmeston. It’s a day when people are encouraged to talk and to share….the strollers did not need much encouragement. Indeed, as ever, they were cajoled to keep walking, whilst doing all the talking! And what did people talk about: the mud , the start of radiotherapy sessions, the abundance of robins, painful migraines….and the sheer joy of being outside walking ‘n’ talking with good companions. Join us!!
STRESS BUSTERS STROLLERS
Five new walkers joined the first Stress Buster stroll of 2022. The newbies were welcomed into the group and soon found themselves chatting and sharing stories with the oldies…no disrespect meant!! It was a very still, calm sea that the walkers by passed and nobody was tempted to join the cold, very cold, water swimmers at Watchtower Bay…maybe next month!??
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CANCER STROLLERS
Raincoats, hats and boots were needed for the Living with Cancer Strollers around Cosmeston. No navigation tools were needed, only carefully planned routes around the numerous puddles. Betty remarked how she has learned to walk in all weathers since becoming involved in the Valeways walks. Well done everyone for being such a resilient, joyful, energetic and fun filled group! Join us!!
STRESS BUSTER STROLLERS
Stress Buster strollers took on the blustery wind, fine drizzle, grey and blue skies and warm sunshine as they walked around the Knap and through the parade gardens. By the time tea and hot chocolate were enjoyed in bright sunshine, the stress created by boilers not working, burnt turkey and missing passengers on a bus….were forgotten!
