Engage Somerset: A breath of fresh air
The team from Engage Somerset from Pluss put their best feet forward as they set off on one of their new wellbeing walks.
The six month Engage Somerset project was launched in January 2022 to help 500 people, who are 18 years old or over, live in the county and are not in paid work to – get fit.
If you live in Chard, Highbridge or Glastonbury, it may be just the thing to help you feel good and be more empowered on your journey to employment.
You can find out much more about the project, and how to get involved, by using the link at the bottom of this page.
But before you get clicking, take a look at some of the photos from the first walks which took place in Glastonbury and Highbridge on Monday 14th February, 2022 – Valentine’s Day: what a great day to look after your heart!
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Glastonbury Community Coach, Charlotte, chats to Chesca who's come along for a breath of fresh air and to meet new people.
Community Coach, Claire, asking for Hugh's "autograph" before the walk in Highbridge.
Ruth from BBC Radio Somerset came along to record some interviews for their Breakfast Show.
At the registration point in St John the Baptist church, the Glastonbury walkers grab a cuppa before they set off. And Charlotte and Lisa hand out Fitbits to help everyone track their progress.
Digital Coach, Suzi (from Cosmic), joined Community Coach, Claire, to help lead the Highbridge walk. Here they are with Hugh before setting off across the fields.
This is what happened seconds after the photo at the top of the page was taken. Balance is everything! :-)
Community Coach Charlotte tells BBC Somerset reporter Ruth all about the Engage Somerset project. You can find out more by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
Each walk is tailored to the needs and abilities of the people taking part. One of the loveliest results was seeing people make friends, and discover areas of their neighbourhood they hadn't seen before.
Engage Somerset on the BBC
BBC Somerset sent a reporter along to join our Glastonbury walk and speak to some of the people taking part.
They also invited Project Manager, Lisa, on to their Breakfast Show to tell presenter Claire Carter all about Engage Somerset and the things on offer to the residents of Glastonbury, Chard and Highbridge.
Click on the following audio links to take a listen:
Part 1: The Walk
Part 2: Lisa explains what Engage Somerset has to offer
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