Walking Your Way to the Games
As part of Colchester A Year of Celebration,Colchester Borough Council is again hosting a range of free health walks in 2012. Developed with the kind support of the Essex 2012 Legacy and Strategic Sport Team, the 'Walking Your Way to the Games' series of walks celebrates the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The five walks will take place once a month meeting at 10am on Sundays. Each of the walks is linked to an Olympic colour and varies in distance from 2 miles to 10 miles. Everybody who participates in one of the walks will receive a free souvenir pin badge in the colour the walk represents.
Cllr Tina Dopson, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Diversity said "This is a very exciting time in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There is a lot going on in Colchester for residents and visitors to enjoy from sporting events to cultural activities. This is the third year these walks have been hosted and I hope people of all ages go out, enjoy the fresh air and have fun by participating in them".
The first walk, the Red Walk, takes place on Sunday 5th February and lasts 2 miles. It takes place on East Mersea, at Cudmore Grove Country Park.
The remaining walks will be: Green Walk (4 Miles), Yellow Walk (6 Miles), Blue Walk (8 Miles) and the Black Walk (10 Miles). Please see details for all the walks at the foot of this article.
The 'Walking Your Way to the Games' series of walks has been recognised through the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The Inspire Mark recognises the most accessible, inspiring and participative projects.
To find out more about the walks call the Health Walk Activator on 07506 695546
| The Walks | Distance | Date | Meet |
| Red Walk | Two miles | Sunday 5 Feb | 10am Cudmore Grove Country Park East Mersea |
| Green Walk | Two miles | Sunday 11 March | 10am The Treble Tile, Colchester Road West Bergholt |
| Yellow Walk | Six miles | Sunday 1 April | 10am Greenfield Road Play Area, Gt Tey |
| Blue Walk | Eight miles | Sunday 6 May | 10am School Road, Copford |
| Black Walk | Ten miles | Sunday 3 June | 10am The Beehive, Lt.Horkesley |
ENDS/NOTES TO EDITORS:
The Sports Development Team is operated by the Life Opportunities Division of Colchester Borough Council.
For further information please contact communications@colchester.gov.uk or call 07815 088150
For comments please contact Cllr Tina Dopson, Portfolio Holder for Communities on 07837 735165
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