A free monthly meet-up for people working to promote movement and physical activity in Preston

Preston Moves is a new city-wide partnership working with communities to support and inspire people to move more.

We recognise that many people in our city are working to support their communities to get active - including community leaders, project volunteers, activity club members, GPs, mental health workers, youth workers, teachers, faith leaders, community gardeners, community nurses, coaches, bike ride leaders, comms professionals, running influencers - so many people working to inspire and support others.

One of our goals is to connect this community so that we can support and inspire each other.

Netwalking

Each month Preston Moves will host a free netwalk (networking walk) in a different Preston park. It will be at a chatty pace and whilst not a guided tour it will be led by a member of the Preston Moves team. It’s a chance for you to meet new people, perhaps in new places.

Zooms

Each month we are also hosting a free Thursday lunchtime Zoom which will be an opportunity to meet new people, share your news and ask your questions.

WhatsApp

And to support these we created a WhatsApp Community Group which event attendees and those messaging hello@prestonmoves.org are welcome to join. You’ll be able to connect with others, find out about events, promote your own and ask questions.

September's route will explore Fishwick Nature Reserve - woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. Meet at 5:30pm at the London Road entrance to Preston Pirates BMX Park (just before the car wash) for a 5:40 start of our walk for about 60 - 90 minutes. Look for the large entrance gate to Fishwick Recreation Ground. We'll send you Sal's mobile number before the event.

Dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes. Routes will be accessible and we are accompanied-children and dog-on-lead-friendly. Please let us know if you have any specific accessibility issues and we will support them sensitively.

BYO refreshments - and please don’t feel nervous about coming alone. It’s a networking space. Please also feel welcome to come and leave a little early.

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