Tackling Loneliness in Lancashire
Walking Connects Coordinator , Charli Brunning, tells us how her led walks have made a lasting impact on participants experiencing loneliness in Lancashire.
14 Jun 2023
Walking Connects: Jacob's Story
Jacob from Stoke-on-Trent suffered a serious back injury after an industrial accident, he joined Walking Connects and has noticed a difference in his physical and mental health.
Creating Safer Streets in Wigan
Our Walking Connects team held a community street review in the Scholes area of Wigan in partnership with the Safer Streets Team, Wigan.
05 Jun 2023
Walking Friends Wales: building confidence, one step at a time
How Walking Friends Wales helped people aged over 50 build up the confidence and strength to start walking in their local area.
02 Jun 2023
Tackling litter to improve the places where we walk
How Living Streets Scotland worked with a community in South Lanarkshire to make walking routes more accessible and attractive – by tackling litter.
17 May 2023
Walking Connects: Brenda's Story
Brenda was getting bored and feeling depressed staying within her “four walls” at home so wanted to find an activity to get out and about and meet new people.
16 May 2023
More than just walking: WOW in SEND schools
How a school’s holistic approach and dedication to WOW has increased active travel rates by 16%.
04 Apr 2023
Bury's first-ever School Street cuts congestion
We learn how Bury's first ever School Street helped with heavy traffic congestion at the school gates.
16 Mar 2023
Cleaning up the walk to school
Living Streets has been working in Bury to help clear local streets of sewage – and traffic – helping more families walk to school.
15 Mar 2023