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Walkers are Welcome

Walkers are Welcome. Sheila Talbot Chair of Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome. Introduction. Trends in walking Overview of the WaW idea Winchcombe as a WaW town Is it working? Questions. The trend for walking. More people walk for pleasure and health More about walking in the media

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Walkers are Welcome

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  1. Walkers are Welcome Sheila Talbot Chair of Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome

  2. Introduction • Trends in walking • Overview of the WaW idea • Winchcombe as a WaW town • Is it working? • Questions

  3. The trend for walking • More people walk for pleasure and health • More about walking in the media • More information and help available • Times are hard – walking is cheap!

  4. The WaW Network • Started in 2007 in Hebden Bridge • Community led network • Improving facilities for walkers • Attracting visitors to boost local economies • Benefits for members • Now 85 members and growing

  5. The committee The WaW members

  6. WaW in Winchcombe • A struggling town in 2008 • Setting up as a WaW town • Getting everyone on board • Achievements in 3 years • Making it sustainable

  7. Promoting the town The Winchcombe Way

  8. Is it working? • Generally – yes, the network is growing • In Winchcombe – definitely yes! • In many other towns and villages – yes • In a few places – possibly not • How do we handle it?

  9. Questions

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