Bognor Regis Wellbeing Walk

Thank you for everyone that attended our second Wellbeing Walk of the series on 1st October.

Held on the flat promenade footpath in Bognor Regis, nearly 40 participants, including eight blind and sight impaired some of whom were supported by a team of sighted guides, enjoyed either the two, four or six mile routes. Walkers were fortunate to enjoy a glorious sunny day and took in breath-taking views out across the blue horizon. Our amazing participants have raised £850 so far, with more sponsorship money still to come in.

This was the second of three Wellbeing Walks planned for the year and everyone is invited to sign up for the last: the final event will visit the historic Horsham Town Centre on 18 March 2023. The total from the first two Walks has reached £2,100 to date.

The wellbeing theme was reflected along the Walk with tactile boxes for people to put their hands in to guess the mystery items inside, a ‘Seaside Songs’ game which many enjoyed a little dance along to too, a seaside tasting experience and messages encouraging people to ‘take notice’ of their surroundings, smell, and sounds. Those that participated commented on how much they appreciated the activities provided.

John Barrett, the Mayor of Bognor Regis, took part in the Walk with his partner Mayoress Carole Brett who commented, “What a beautiful day it was on Saturday, another fun group enjoying the sunshine with a walk by the sea.  We were so pleased to be able to support the fundraising efforts for such a worthy cause once again.”

The Fundraising Team would like to thank Arun District Council for allowing the Wellbeing Walk, and thanks also go to sponsors for donations of refreshments including Morrison’s, Wick; Waitrose, Chichester; the Waverley, Bognor Regis and Southdowns Water.

 

 

Join us next time:

Click here to find out more about the next Wellbeing Walk event and sign up today.

  • Horsham Town, Saturday 18th March 2023 at 2pm.
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Click through the images below to see how we got on:

Participants gathering at the welcome area ready to start the walk in coats.
Participants in their coats and walking gear queuing up to sign in to the event.
Three friends greeting each other with a hug as they prepare to take on the walk.
Walk participants are stood in a open park as CEO Kirstie welcomes then with an opening speach.
Walk participants begin their journey as they walk on a footpath in the hedged gardens. One is also walking with her light brown dog.
Marshal, Dan, is stood on the seafront in a yellow hi-vis jacket with a large "1 mile" sign attached to his chest.
A large group of ladies from the Bognor WI group are pictured with the calm sea out captured behind them. They are all smiling towards the camera.
Three walkers are chatting together as they stroll on the path adject to the pebbled sea front. One lady is walking with a cane, and another with her dog.
Walk participants gather around a blue box of health snacks and a radio on the seafront as they take part in a fun music quiz as part of the wellbeing activities. Their faces are concentrated and poised as they try to listen for the correct answer.
Image captures the calm sea as the tide is out revealing the smooth sand beneath the usually pebbled coast . Looking on to the view is a group of walkers perched on a wall enjoying a snack.
Three walk participants are walking briskly along the seafront with the now choppy sea captured in the background.
Three walk participants are walking between a row of different coloured beach huts and a line of tall green hedges.
Mayor of Bognor Regis John Barrett and Mayoress Carole Brett are pictured in their white event t-shirts with big smiles as they cross the finish line with our CEO, Kirsite Thomas. They are smiling towards the camera as they proudly wear their wooden event medal.
A mother and two young sons are all holding hands as they cross the finish line with their wooden medals hung proudly around their necks.
Walk participants cross the flagged finish line and step forward to receive their medal. The lady on the right is in a blue hoodie, the lady on the left is in a white hoodie and is using a white cane.
Participants are standing around a refreshments table as they choose from a selection of fresh fruit and cake treats as well as a warm drink to celebrate their achievements.
The event team of staff and volunteers are pictured in a line in their yellow hi-vis jackets as they smile towards the camera.