'Walking Well' website launched


Forget about surfing the web – how about walking the web?
Walking Well Carmarthenshire has just launched its brand new bilingual website, aimed at encouraging people to take part in group walks.
The website provides a source of information for people interested in group walking, as well as providing details of forthcoming events.
The Walking Well Carmarthenshire initiative began as a collaboration between Carmarthenshire County Council 50+ Forum and Public Health Wales.
Andy Kurzfeld, Walking Well Volunteer Co-ordinator, said: “Walking in groups has been shown to have significant benefits to social, physical and mental health and wellbeing. It encourages increased activity levels, helps people stay active, and it is great for socialising.
“The website aims to make it easier for people in Carmarthenshire to find a local Walking Well group and get involved.
“It provides information on the health benefits of walking, details of Walking Well groups in Carmarthen, Llanelli and St Clears, a calendar of events and details of people to contact.”
Anyone can get involved in a Walking Well group, either as a member or a volunteer walk leader.
If you would like to get involved, visit www.walkingwellcarmarthenshire.org.uk or email walkingwellcarmarthenshire@gmail.com

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