Put your best foot forward for Walk Week
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| Ditch your car next Wednesday for Walk Week |
NUH employees are invited to ditch their cars in favour of a cleaner environment, smaller waistlines and clearer heads next Wednesday in support of Walk on Wednesday (24th May 2006) when we hope you will all walk some or all of the way to work.
The event is part of the first ever Greater Nottingham Walk Week (21st - 29th May 2006) as the public and private sectors come together with an exciting calendar of walking events. Between 21st and 29th May, there will be guided walks, a new walking directory, and the launch of some new maps as well as the "walk on Wednesday" initiative.
It is hoped that Walk on Wednesday will demonstrate how easy and enjoyable walking to work can be. Jo Tomlinson, Travel and Security Manager says, "walking is enjoyable and good for your health. As a Trust, we recognise the benefits of encouraging our employees to take part in these activities and for staff to arrive less stressed and more alert to improve patient care and our sickness absence levels."
John Broughton, Energy & Environmental Manager, added "walking to work just occasionally, means everyone can support the Trust's environmental ethos and significantly reduce congestion on and around the site."
To take part in Walk on Wednesday or any other Walk Week activities you can pledge at www.itsnottingham.info/walkweek.htm and you will receive a free gift. Or you can simply join in one of our led walks for Q-active freebies and a free breakfast.
At QMC Campus we have a series of led walks from various points around the city, which will be sociable, gentle strolls to allow you to meet some new people and burn some calories:
| Meeting time | Estimated arrival time | Start point | Distance | Walk leader |
| 7.00am | 7.45am | Boots Entrance, Lilac Grove, Beeston Rylands | 2.5 miles | Michael Woodward |
| 7.30am | 7.50am | Crown Island bus stop (from the 555 bus) | 1 mile | Jo Tomlinson |
| 8.00am | 8.30am | University West Gate entrance (opposite Broadgate (walk through the flowers) | 1.5 miles | Bob Browne |
| 7.40am | 8.20am | Park 'n' Ride | 2.1 miles | Sandra Lee, Mike Dinsmore |
| 7.45am | 8.25am | Fernwood Comprehensive, Wollaton | 2 miles | Eleanor Weinberg |
| 7.55am | 8.25am | Canning Circus | 1.5 miles | Nicole Dunn |
Simply meet your leader at the time and place as shown and accompany them to the main entrance on arrival to receive your free breakfast voucher and Q-active goodies.
There are also Nordic Walking Classes at 12.05pm, 12.40pm and 1.15pm from West Block Car Park - book at General Office on B floor to take part.
At City Campus the organised walks are:
| Meeting time | Estimated arrival time | Start point | Distance | Walk leader |
| 8.00am | 8.15am | Gala Bingo, Hucknall Road | 1.5 miles | To be confirmed |
| 8.00am | 8.15am | Basford Crossings | 1.5 miles | To be confirmed |
| 8.00am | 8.10am | The Vale Public House | 1 mile | To be confirmed |
Contact Andrew Teer on 34302 for details of these.
So next Wednesday leave the car at home, get off the bus early, leave the traffic stress behind and get to work the enjoyable, healthy and green way.
Don't forget to pledge so you get your free gift!
