Special Event: Awareness Session on Diabetes

We are pleased to announce a special awareness session on diabetes, taking place on the 19th of October at the Glebe Centre Murton. This event will be led by Mark from Diabetes UK, who brings both professional knowledge and personal experience of living with the condition.

The session aims to provide valuable insights into diabetes management, prevention strategies, and the importance of lifestyle choices. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of how diabetes affects individuals and communities.

We encourage everyone to join us for this informative event. It is an excellent opportunity to learn, support one another, and promote awareness about diabetes. Your participation can make a difference in fostering a healthier community.

Join us for an early morning walk at Bassleton Woods, Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday 7th September. Bassleton Woods is a six-hectare pocket of ancient deciduous woodland sandwiched between the Bassleton Court housing estate of Thornaby and the River Tees. The Holmes area of the nature reserve comprises 6.8-hectares of low-lying ex-agricultural land in a meander known to Thornaby residents as Horseshoe Bend. Bassleton Woods and the Holmes form part of a much larger area of special countryside that is open to the public. The Council's Countryside service has planted adjacent fields with approximately 14,000 trees in order to link Bassleton Woods to the nearby Thornaby Woods, which is also open to the public.

All you need is your drinking water, your walking boots/shoes, and appropriate clothing.

• Parking will be in the Bassleton Court Shops car park, adjacent to The Griffin pub in Thornaby. At the "spitfire roundabout" on the A1045 in Thornaby, turn west on to Bader Avenue. Just after passing The Griffin pub on your right, turn right into Newton Road and look for the car park on your right. The grid reference of the entrance to the car park is NZ 450156 and the What3words reference is ///stove.leaned.scan. The Griffin's postcode is TS17 0EH.

• The walk starts at 8.10 am.

• People walk at different paces so, no pressure. Just enjoy the walk and nature.

• A walking session will typically last for about 1 hour - 2 hours depending on the route and the pace.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Join the Grand Riser for a rejuvenating early morning walk at Great Aycliffe Nature Reserve on Saturday, 7th September. This 5-km loop trail, located near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is generally considered an easy route, taking about 1 h 30 min to complete. Popular for wildlife watching, leisurely walks, and photography, you might also meet other nature enthusiasts along the way. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

Free Parking Available

The walk commences at 8:00 am. After our walk, we will have a special meet and greet session hosted by Careyard UK, where you can learn more about their services and community initiatives.

Everyone walks at their own pace, so feel relaxed and take in the tranquil surroundings. A walking session will typically last between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the chosen path and walking speed.

We look forward to sharing this beautiful morning and an enriching meet and greet with you.

Join us for an early morning walk at Bassleton Woods, Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday 8th May. Bassleton Woods is a six-hectare pocket of ancient deciduous woodland sandwiched between the Bassleton Court housing estate of Thornaby and the River Tees. The Holmes area of the nature reserve comprises 6.8-hectares of low-lying ex-agricultural land in a meander known to Thornaby residents as Horseshoe Bend. Bassleton Woods and the Holmes form part of a much larger area of special countryside that is open to the public. The Council's Countryside service has planted adjacent fields with approximately 14,000 trees in order to link Bassleton Woods to the nearby Thornaby Woods, which is also open to the public.

All you need is your drinking water, your walking boots/shoes, and appropriate clothing.

• Parking will be in the Bassleton Court Shops car park, adjacent to The Griffin pub in Thornaby. At the "spitfire roundabout" on the A1045 in Thornaby, turn west on to Bader Avenue. Just after passing The Griffin pub on your right, turn right into Newton Road and look for the car park on your right. The grid reference of the entrance to the car park is NZ 450156 and the What3words reference is ///stove.leaned.scan. The Griffin's postcode is TS17 0EH.

• The walk starts at 8.10 am.

• People walk at different paces so, no pressure. Just enjoy the walk and nature.

• A walking session will typically last for about 1 hour - 2 hours depending on the route and the pace.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Join us for an early morning walk at Hardwick Country Park on Saturday 25th May. All you need is your drinking water, your walking boots/shoes, and appropriate clothing.

• Free Parking

• The walk starts at 8.10 am.

• People walk at different paces so, no pressure. Just enjoy the walk and nature.

• A walking session will typically last for about 45 minutes - 1.5 hours depending on the route and the pace.

Looking forward to seeing you.