Strollers
Do you like going out for a walk, but not too far, and without stiles? Do you like going to different places – parks or local villages or footpaths and towpaths?
And do you like having someone to talk to while doing so? And having a cup of coffee or tea (and maybe lunch) afterwards? Are you interested in improving and maintaining your mobility?
If the answer to these is Yes, then the Strollers group of walkers could be for you.
The group goes out twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and aims to walk up to 3 miles with no stiles.
· Meet at 10.00 - 10.15 am, depending on the location.
· Wear sensible walking footwear and appropriate comfortable clothing.
· Bring drink and medication if appropriate.
· Transport: negotiate own lifts between members (list available from Ros) or use the X3 or X7 bus.
· There is no charge for meetings; members pay for their own drinks or meals.
Walks programme for 2025:
Dates (all Wednesdays)/Location/Leader(s)
8 January/Kibworth/Ros Holmes
22 January/Leicester, Abbey Park/Ros Holmes
12 February/Market Harborough, Little Bowden/Wendy & Bob Higgins
26 February/Market Harborough canal basin/Carol Townend & Phill Egan
12 March/cancelled/
26 March
9 April/Foxton village/Gail Goldie
23 April
14 May/venue tba/Chris Parkinson
28 May
11 June
25 June
January 2025 - the group visited Abbey Park in Leicester, which is an oasis of calm from surrounding roads, one mile north of the city centre. It contains ruins of the abbey where Cardinal Wolsey died in the 17th century, sports facilities, a cafe, miniature railway, lovely open green spaces with many beautiful trees and shrubs, formal gardens,a boating lake and much more.
Photos of recent walks:
Billesdon
Autumn walks:
October - Billesdon village; Botanic Gardens (Leicester University), Oadby
November: Burton Overy village; New Walk, Leicester and visit to Leicester Sketch Club exhibition
December: Market Harborough
There were two meetings in September: firstly a walk around Kibworth’s parks and open spaces, followed by coffee at the Golf Club.
Most recently, the group met at the Boating Lake in Corby and enjoyed a stroll around some nearby woodland before taking the footpath around the lake. It was a pleasure to walk under some ancient trees which, surprisingly, are very close to the town centre. Coffee and cakes followed at the café overlooking the water.
A recent walk was from Glen Parva, on the southern outskirts of Leicester, across fields to Blaby. Although close to a large urban area this felt a great deal more rural than it actually is. The centre of Blaby has a village-y feel, and houses of different ages and pretty gardens, in narrow winding streets. After a wander round Bouskell Park and a coffee stop we walked back to Glen Parva. On the way, we stopped at a charming 'tea garden' where yoga classes are also available.
Our walk on 24 July was completely different from our usual rambles, as our leaders Ron and Christine had chosen to take us the the village of Cosby while its 'Yarn Bombing' extravaganza was taking place. This pretty village puts on an outdoor display of scenes and motifs all created by knitting and crochet in brightly-coloured wool; this year's theme was 'Games', displaying both popular electronic games and scenes from this year's Olympics. So much talent had created so many wonderful exhibits!
Cosby village centre
We had a great time ......
Photos by Josie
From the village shops ...
..... to scenes from the Olympics
Sunny weather on 8 May made a walk along the canal towpath leading to the Market Harborough basin particularly pleasant.
Photos by Heather and Ros
