Category: Carers Walk

Carers walk report

International Friendship Day

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With International Friendship Day designated by the UN as 30th July, it was wonderful to celebrate it with the Carers walk around Barry Island. Everyone needs friends, including Carers, and it was lovely to see everyone mingling, chatting and just enjoying themselves. Did the walkers find time to admire the pristine Whitmore beach, the Burnet moths or the cliffs at Jacksons Bay….maybe not, but being with, and enjoying the company of friends is part of the joy of this walk

Giant Hogweed Warning

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make Caring Visible

MAKE CARING VISIBLE

As Carers week approached, 6 to 12 June, the walkers on the Carers stroll gathered at Barry Island. The theme of this year’s Carers week was to, “make caring visible, valued and supported.” This walk aimed to support the many unpaid Carers in Wales today who find themselves in a caring role. Before we set off, a lady enquired what we were doing. After the walk was explained she said she had just dropped off her husband at the dementia support centre and would love to be part of the next walk. Respite, relaxation and time for yourself is essential for all Carers. This is a supportive group who laugh, chat, and chat some more, whilst enjoying wonderful sea views, in rain, sun, and wind..join us!

It’s A Walk ‘N’ Talk Group

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A chill wind helped to blow the strollers on the carers walk along the beach at Barry Island. It was great to welcome Alan back to the group as he has missed the last few walks with his caring responsibilities. There was a lot of chat, quite rightly, as it is a walk ‘n’ talk group. Join us – there will always be someone to chat with!!

 

A Jolly Jaunt

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The carers had a jolly jaunt between Friars and Nells points along the beach at Barry Island. Snow could be seen on the Exmoor hills, across the Channel, but the strollers were fortunate to walk under glorious blue skies in bright sunshine. Hopefully one missing carer can rejoin the group when his wife recovers from surgery.

 

 

Hailstones Thundered Down

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The hailstones thundered down as the time drew near to start the carers walk and it seemed to be in jeopardy…would any strollers turn up in this weather? Of course, they did! Everyone gathered in their waterproofs, but fortunately the clouds parted, the sun shone, the wind dropped and the strollers had a dry and enjoyable walk around Friar’s Point and along the beach to Nell’s Point.

One carer who was having a difficult time had to miss the walk, but hopefully will be able to return for the next walk. Carers are kind, compassionate, thoughtful people who put others first….and sometimes their responsibilities can seem overwhelming. This walking group is full of good natured, considerate folk who can provide support and a listening ear. Join us!

 

 

Dull, dark, dismal skies

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Dull, dark, dismal skies did not dampen the enthusiasm of the walkers on the Carers stroll. 3 new walkers joined the group, and although views across the Channel were lacking, conversation and bonhomie were in plentiful supply!! Italian ice creams at the end of the walk seemed to revive any weary limbs!

 

The Carer’s November Walk

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Grey skies, black skies, blue skies, sun, wind, but no rain meant the Carers enjoyed a brisk walk around Nells Point to Jackson’s Bay and then back along the promenade. Watching a ship attempting to get inside the harbour wall was a highlight of the walk …. or was it the ice cream!!

Unfortunately, ‘A’ had to miss the walk because of his caring responsibilities, but hopefully he will manage to re-join us next month. It is not always easy to find time for yourself as a carer, but carers do need to look after their own health and wellbeing as much as possible and walking with a group is a great way to have some ‘time out’

and then back along the promenade. Watching a ship attempting to get inside the harbour wall was a highlight of the walk …. or was it the ice cream!!

Unfortunately, ‘A’ had to miss the walk because of his caring responsibilities, but hopefully he will manage to re-join us next month. It is not always easy to find time for yourself as a carer, but carers do need to look after their own health and wellbeing as much as possible and walking with a group is a great way to have some ‘time out’

 

 

 

Valeways Stroller’s Autumn

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VALEWAYS STROLLERS

Autumn has arrived but the Valeways strollers have been bathed in sunshine. The Living with Cancer Strollers welcomed a new walker at Cosmeston, and she found herself immersed in conversations with other walkers, as they enjoyed the lakes, trees and fields. Leaves were on the ground, but luckily dry paths were underfoot.

 

 

The Carers group enjoyed an exhilarating walk between Friars Point and Nell’s Point, along an empty Whitmore bay: the day before all the dogs were allowed to descend on the beach for the winter season. The rain stayed away which made chatting and catching up easier.

 

The Stress Buster strollers certainly had any cobwebs blown away as they walked through the Parade gardens to the Old Harbour, along the Cold Knap promenade and around the harp shaped lake.

Sunshine and cloudless skies cannot be promised, but a relaxing stroll in good company can be guaranteed! Join us!

 

 

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