On the 23rd of February, an idea was born.
An idea to create a walking group — but not really just for walking.
Something for whatever reason you needed it to be.
To connect.
To breathe.
To talk.
To be silent.
To meet someone new.
To get some fresh air.
To move your body.
To clear your head.
To have somewhere to go.
Or simply to have a reason to get up that day.
On Sunday 5th April, The Great Wanderers took their very first official walk. And now, this Sunday 4th October, we are almost six months on. �
What makes me proudest is the community that has grown around it.
Women and men. Young and old. People new to the area and people who have lived here all their lives. With a dog, without a dog. Those who come for fitness, those who come for friendship, those who come for connection — and perhaps some who don’t even need to explain why they come at all.
There is no expectation. No pressure. No need to be anything other than yourself.
You can walk and chat the whole way.
You can walk quietly.
You can come alone.
You can bring a friend.
You can come because life is brilliant.
And you can come because life feels a little heavy that day.
That was always the point.
I’m incredibly proud that from one little idea back in February, The Great Wanderers has grown into a real community.
Sometimes getting out of the door is the hardest part.
The rest, we can walk together…..
Join us this Sunday, 4th October, and let’s celebrate nearly six months of spreading a little friendship, hope and community spirit.
All aboard.