Activate Coast and COuntryside News and Events Guide

Christchurch and East Dorset PartnershipTel: 01425 480811

Web: moors-valley.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

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a ‘sporty’ initiative delivered by the Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership

Running Pages 16-17Want to start running? We offer quick and easy

steps to put the fun back into your run.

Multi Sport Activity Days Page 18

Not sure which sport or activity is for you or

your family? These days offer you the chance to

try a selection for FREE.

Rounders Page 18

Chuck it, whack it, leg it and smile. A great way

to exercise and have fun whether you are young

or old!

Petanque Page 18

Pronounced ‘pay-tonk’ this is a simple game

that is lots of fun. It is a perfect way to

make new friends and is great for adults and

children alike.

Surfing Page 8

Surfing is one of the most fun ways of enjoying

the ocean. We will help you ride your first wave

whilst standing up on a surfboard.

Canoeing and Kayaking Pages 9-11

Canoeing and Kayaking are different activities

but equally as much fun. Both sports will get

you paddling in our local waters and keep you

smiling for days.

GolfTuition Pages 11-13

A fun filled introduction to golf where you

will learn or improve your golfing technique.

Come and join one of Dorset’s best professional

golfers who will show you how to potentially be

the next Tiger Woods.

Orienteering Pages 14-15

We give you the map, help develop your

navigation skills and you experience all the

joys of our amazing countryside. A great

family experience packed with adventure.

ActivitiesOur activities are a great way to introduce you

to new sporting opportunities. Whether you are

looking for a new experience or simply want to

improve or refresh your skills, we will ensure

you have fun doing so. A brief outline of our

activities can be found below.

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Green Exercise Referral Scheme Page 25

Exercise Referral Schemes from doctors

utilising our beautiful green countryside.

Wellness Walks Page 25Get back into exercise with short 30 minute

walks with our qualified fitness instructors.

Buggy Fitness Workouts Page 26

A great way for new parents to get back into

exercise in a fun and friendly environment.

Power Walking Page 26

Power your way to improved fitness and higher

energy levels through this minimal impact

walking workout.

Nordic Walking Page 27

Poles apart from regular walking. Incorporating

a good upper body workout and improved

walking technique.

Night Cycling Page 19

If you love mountain biking, then you will love it

even more at night. We provide the lights, you

provide the excitement.

Mountain Biking Pages 20-21

Fun and informal sessions through an array of

exciting terrain. Ideal for improving your riding

skills alongside qualified and professional

instructors.

Cycle Orienteering Page 21

Pedal your way to discover new fun. Combine

your cycling and navigation skills with the help

of our qualified instructors.

Health Cycle Rides Page 22

Weekly and free cycle rides aimed at improving

your health.

Accessible Cycling Page 23

A fantastic and exciting programme aimed at

making cycling accessible for everyone.

Health Walks Page 24

Walk your way to better health through free

weekly walks.

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WelcomeWelcome to the Activate Coast and Countryside’s News and

Events Guide, detailing all of the latest news, events and how to

book on our upcoming sessions. Whether it’s learning to surf or

improving your mountain bike skills, we can help by offering free

or subsidised sporting opportunities.

Activate Coast and Countryside aims to encourage people to

participate in sports on a regular basis.

This brochure details the activities that are currently available,

as well as those coming in the near future. So for further

information and activity dates please keep an eye on our website:

www.moors-valley.co.uk, link with us on Twitter: activate_ced or

find us on Facebook: search for Activate Coast and Countryside.

Whether you want to discover new experiences as a whole family

or simply by yourself, come and get involved in the Activate

Coast and Countryside programme. If you do we can promise

that you will experience new activities, feel a little healthier but

most of all, HAVE LOTS OF FUN.

Richie, Jackie, Marc and JoHealth and Activity Team

Key to SymbolsBooking essential through Moors Valley, by telephone 01425 480811, online at: moors-valley.co.uk/onlinebooking or in person at Moors Valley.

Dress to be outdoors in all weather conditions. Wear suitable footwear and bring waterproof clothing.

Old clothes should be worn, as there is a possibility that clothes will get dirty or even damaged on this event.

Free car parking for the duration of this event. Please ask on booking for more details.

Please bring a packed lunch or any other refreshments you will need for the duration of the event, ideally in a rucksack.

Details of the meeting point will be given on booking, either online or by phone.

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Activate Coast and Countryside UpdateAfter securing the funding through Sport

England and other key partners we are really

excited to be in the second year of our three

year project. This means that we are able to

continue offering our most popular recreational

opportunities as well as new sporting activities

through existing and new countryside hubs.

Irrespective of the activity or whether you

are new or old to our scheme, our overall aim

remains the same: To get people active and

enjoying their countryside on a regular basis.

Save time, go online!Now we have so many events taking place all

year round we have made it easier to find the

right event for you. We have separate monthly

listings for all events happening at Moors Valley

as well as those taking place away from the

park. There is also a new search facility for all

events of a particular type regardless of where

they are located. No matter which method you

use, there are plenty of events to choose from

and the great news is you will soon be able to

book your places online.

For more details go to

www.moors-valley.co.uk/events

News

Social NetworkingYou can stay up to date with all of our events by finding us on Facebook at ActivateCoastandCountryside and following us on Twitter @Activate_ced.

Don’t be afraid to share your fun experience by hash tagging #ActivateCED

Booking SessionsIt is important for people to pre-book sessions.

This can be done in three ways:

Online – coming soon

www.moors-valley.co.uk/events

Phone – call the Health and Activity Team on

01425 480811

In Person – at the Moors Valley Country Park

reception desk.

Please remember to book otherwise sessions

may end up being cancelled due to low

participant numbers.

Calling all VolunteersOur Health Walks and Health Rides are

volunteer led and, without our dedicated

team of walk and cycle leaders, these events

would simply not exist. If you are interested in

becoming a qualified leader then please call

the Health and Activity Team on 01425 480811.

Training courses for volunteers are FREE and

are primarily held at Moors Valley Country Park.

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Countryside Hubs

Due to the partnership between Christchurch

and East Dorset Councils the Activate Coast and

Countryside project delivers activities in both areas.

This is done through three main activity hubs:

Moors Valley Country Park, Kingston Lacy National

Trust and Highcliffe Castle Heritage Centre. This

is in addition to several other key community

locations throughout Christchurch and East Dorset.

For more information on the three main activity

hubs and recreation on offer please see below.

Moors Valley Country ParkAt Moors Valley there is something for everyone.

You can enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride

through the Forest. You can also experience a

ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train

or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure

swinging through the tree tops.

Tel: 01425 470721www.moors-valley.co.ukBH24 2ET

Kingston Lacy National TrustAn elegant country mansion set in attractive

formal gardens and extensive parkland.

Tel: 01202 883402www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacyBH21 4EA

Highcliffe Castle Heritage CentreHighcliffe Castle has been described as

arguably the most important surviving house

of the Romantic and Picturesque style of

architecture. The Castle is positioned on the

clifftop above beautiful unspoiled beaches,

next to the Steamer Point Nature Reserve, and

alongside the Christchurch Coastal Path.

Tel: 01425 270924www.highcliffecastle.co.ukBH23 4LE

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10%OFFPER PERSON*

or call 0845 094 9635 quote ACC42Book at goape.co.uk*Offer valid until 30th November 2015, excluding Saturdays, Tree Top Junior and Corporate Events. Discount code must be entered at time of booking. Only valid at Moors Valley Country Park. Participation and supervision ratios apply - please see our website.

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FOR EVERYONE!

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Instructor-led surfing introduction sessions

and beginner courses aimed at giving people a

chance to try their hand at riding some waves.

Sessions will run from Highcliffe Beach in

Christchurch and will be aimed at novices.

Courses will run in small groups to ensure

everyone receives some 1-2-1 instructor time.

SurfingAs surfing can be dependent on the weather

and surf conditions these sessions may be

changed to Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP)

sessions. These sessions form part of the

Activate Coast and Countryside project and are

being run by Crazy Water.

www.crazywatersurfschool.co.ukwww.crazywater.co.uk

Christchurch - HighcliffeADULT SURFING

DATE(S) TIME DAY(S) COST

Course Introduction

16th May or 8th August 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday £5 per session6th June or 5th September 2.00pm-4.00pm Saturday

Course 1 23rd, 24th or 25th May 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday - Monday (BH)

£15per course

Course 2 13th, 20th or 27th June 2.00pm-4.00pm Saturday

Course 3 9th, 15th or 16th August 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday & Sunday

Course 412th, 19th or

26th September2.00pm-4.00pm Saturday

FAMILY SURFING*


CourseIntroduction

26th May, 6th June or 5th September

10.00am-12.00pm Tuesday & Saturday £5 per person per session23rd August 1.30pm-3.30pm Sunday

Course 1 27th, 28th & 29th May 10.00am-12.00pmWednesday, Thursday

& Friday

£10per personper course

Course 2 13th, 20th & 27th June 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday

Course 3 24th, 25th & 26th August 1.30pm-3.30pmMonday, Tuesday &

Wednesday

Course 412th, 19th &

26th September10.00am-12.00pm Saturday

Location: Highcliffe Beach, below the Cliffhanger Cafe, BH23 5JA.

Equipment: Boards and wet suits provided.

Ages: Aged 8 and over, all children to be accompanied by an adult.*Family prices are stated as per person. Families must consist of between 2 and 5 people including a maximum of 2 adults (parent or legal guardian).8

and people with disabilities. These sessions

are being run in partnership with Go Canoeing,

Poole Harbour Canoe Club, Dorset Paddle

Ability and ShoreSports.

www.gocanoeing.org.ukwww.phcc.org.ukwww.shoresports.co.ukwww.phcc.org.uk/index.php/sections/paddlability

Canoe - open top boat with single blade paddle

Kayak - closed top boat with a double bladed paddle

Instructor-led paddle sessions from Wimborne

and Christchurch aimed at teaching people the

basics and giving you the confidence and skills

to canoe or kayak more regularly. Sessions will

be informal, fun and aimed at adults, families

Canoeing and Kayaking

*Family prices are stated as per person. Families must consist of between 2 and 5 people including a maximum of 2 adults (parent or legal guardian).

Christchurch - MudefordADULT KAYAKING


Course Introduction

22nd June or 3rd August 6.00pm-8.00pm Monday £5 persession27th June or 1st August 9.30am-11.30am Saturday

Course 1 29th June, 6th & 13th July 6.00pm-8.00pm Monday

£15per course

Course 2 4th, 11th & 18th July 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday

Course 3 8th, 15th & 22nd August 9.30am-11.30am Saturday

Course 4 10th, 17th & 24th August 6.00pm-8.00pm Monday

FAMILY KAYAKING*


Course Introduction

26th May or 6th August 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday & Thursday £5 per person per session3rd or 26th October 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday & Monday

Course 1 27th, 28th & 29th May 9.30am-11.30am Wed, Thurs & Fri


Course 2 13th, 20th & 27th August 9.30am-11.30am Thursday

Course 3 10th, 17th & 24th October 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday

Course 4 27th, 28th & 29th October 10.00am-12.00pmTuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday

Location: Mudeford Quay, BH23 4AB.

Equipment: Boats, paddles and buoyancy aids provided.

Ages: Aged 8 and over, all children to be accompanied by an adult.

Notes: Wear light but warm clothing, avoid wearing jeans.

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East Dorset - Wimborne ADULT KAYAKING & CANOEING


Course Introduction

3rd August 6.00pm-8.00pm Monday£5 per

session15th August 11.00am-1.00pm Saturday

23rd May or 27th June 12.00pm-2.00pm Saturday

Course 1 26th, 27th & 28th May 6.00pm-8.00pmTuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday

£15per course

Course 2 4th, 11th & 18th July 12.00pm-2.00pm Saturday

Course 3 4th, 5th & 6th August 6.00pm-8.00pmTuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday

Course 415th August 2.00pm-4.00pm Saturday

16th August 11.00am-4.00pm Sunday

FAMILY KAYAKING & CANOEING*


Course Introduction

23rd May or 27th June 2.30pm-4.30pm Saturday£5

per person per session

1st August 12.00pm-2.00pm Saturday

17th August 2.00pm-4.00pm Monday

Course 126th May 11.00am-4.00pm Tuesday


27th May 11.00am-1.00pm Wednesday

Course 2 4th, 11th & 18th July 2.30pm-4.30pm Saturday

Course 33rd August 10.00am-3.00pm Monday

4th August 10.00am-12.00pm Tuesday

Course 4 18th, 19th & 20th August 2.00pm-4.00pmTuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday


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East Dorset - WimborneACCESSIBLE KAYAKING & CANOEING (PADDLE ABILITY)*


Course Introduction

1st August 2.30pm-4.30pm Saturday £5 per session24th May 2.00pm-4.00pm Sunday

Course 1 27th, 28th & 29th May 2.00pm-4.00pmWednesday, Thursday

& Friday

£15per course

Course 2 4th, 5th and 6th August 3.00pm-5.00pmTuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday

Course 3 TBC TBC TBC

Course 4 TBC TBC TBC

Location: Wimborne Riverside, meet at Dreamboats, BH21 1PF.

Equipment: Boats, paddles and bouyancy aids provided.


Notes: Wear light but warm clothing, avoid wearing jeans.

*These sessions are for people who have or are affected by mobility issues, sensory impairment

issues, disability or long term health problems (including obesity). The sessions are also suitable

for older people or those who do not feel confident to join the regular adult sessions.

A selection of golf taster sessions and

beginner tuition courses taking place

at Moors Valley Country Park and

Two Riversmeet (Christchurch).

Taster sessionsAn introductory session which allows you to

try your hand at golf under the supervision of

a PGA golf professional. Taster sessions will

be on offer for both families and adults and all

equipment will be provided so all you need is a

bit of swing!

Introduction to Golf

Beginners CourseSix week courses teaching you all the skills

you need to improve your game. There will be

courses for families and others for adults only,

taking place both at Moors Valley and

2 Riversmeet Leisure Centre in Christchurch.

All equipment is again provided, although you

are welcome to bring your own clubs.

These sessions are run in partnership with the

Dorset County Golf Partnership.

www.dorsetgolfpartnership.org.uk

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Moors ValleyADULT GOLF


Course Introduction

7th May 11.00am-12.00pm Thursday£3 per

session10th April or 4th September 9.30am-10.30am Friday

10th July 10.30am-11.30am Friday

Course 117th & 24th April, 1st, 8th,

15th & 22nd May9.30am-10.30am Friday

£18 per course

Course 214th, 21st & 28th May, 4th,

11th, 18th June11.00am-12.00pm Thursday

Course 317th, 24th & 31st July, 7th,

14th & 21st August10.30am-11.30am Friday

Course 411th 18th & 25th September,

2nd, 9th & 16th October9.30am-10.30am Friday

FAMILY GOLF*


Course Introduction

11th April or 5th September 1.00pm-2.00pm Saturday £3 per personper session6th June 1.30pm-2.30pm Saturday

Course 118th & 25th April, 2nd, 9th,

16th & 23rd May1.00pm-2.00pm Saturday


Course 213th, 20th & 27th June, 4th,

11th & 18th July1.30pm-2.30pm Saturday

Course 312th, 19th & 26th September,

3rd, 10th & 17th October1.00pm-2.00pm Saturday

Location: Moors Valley Golf Course, BH24 2ET.

Equipment: Clubs and balls provided.



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Christchurch - Two RiversmeetADULT GOLF


Course Introduction

6th May 9.30am-10.30am Wednesday£3 per

session2nd June 11.00am-12.00pm Tuesday

1st September 9.00am-10.30am Tuesday

Course 113th, 20th & 27th May, 3rd,

10th, & 17th June9.30am-10.30am Wednesday

£18per course

Course 29th, 16th, 23rd & 30th June,

7th & 14th July11.00am-12.00pm Tuesday

Course 327th June 10.30am-12.30pm Saturday

28th June 10.30am-2.00pm Sunday

Course 48th, 15th, 22nd &

29th September, 6th & 13th October

9.30am-10.30am Tuesday

FAMILY GOLF*


Course Introduction

19th April or 10th May 9.30am-10.30am Sunday £3 per personper session27th July 10.00am-11.00am Monday

Course 126th April, 3rd, 10th, 17th,

24th & 31st May9.30am-10.30am Sunday


Course 2 27th, 28th & 29th July 11.00am-12.00pmMonday, Tuesday &

Wednesday

Course 317th, 24th & 31st May, 7th

14th & 21st June10.45am-11.45am Sunday

Location: Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Christchurch, BH23 1HW.

Equipment: Clubs and balls provided.



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Beginner CoursesThe next step on from the Try Orienteering

taster sessions are the beginner courses.

These will involve six hours of tuition spread

over two sessions, to improve your skills and

confidence in orienteering.

www.wimborne-orienteers.org.ukwww.britishorienteering.org.uk

The sessions offer the perfect introduction to

map reading and orienteering skills.

Try OrienteeringThese sessions are led by members of

Wimborne Orienteering Club. Taster sessions

designed for families offer the ideal way to

experience orienteering for the first time, or to

refresh your orienteering skills.

Orienteering

Moors ValleyADULT ORIENTEERING


Course 1 6th June & 13th June 9.30am-12.30pm Saturday£12

per courseCourse 2 13th, 20th & 27th August 6.00pm-8.00pm Thursday

Course 3 19th September 9.30am-4.30am Saturday

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Moors ValleyFAMILY ORIENTEERING*


Try Orienteering

14th February, 14th March, 11th April, 9th May, 13th

June, 11th July, 8th August or 12th September

1.30pm-3.00pm Saturday£2.50


Course 1 1st & 2nd April 2.00pm-5.00pm Wednesday & Thursday£6

per personper course

Course 2 16th April 9.30am-5.00pm Saturday

Course 3 17th & 18th August 2.00pm-5.00pm Monday & Tuesday

Location: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, BH24 2ET.

Equipment: Maps and compasses provided.


Christchurch - Highcliffe CastleADULT ORIENTEERING


30th May 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday

£6.00 per session

12th October 1.00pm-4.00pm Monday

4th & 27th June 2.00pm-5.00pm Thursday & Saturday

23rd July 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday

FAMILY ORIENTEERING*


11th August 11.00am-2.00pm Tuesday£3.00


26th September 10.00am-1.00pm Saturday

26th, 30th May, 4th July & 12th September 2.00pm-5.00pm Tuesday & Saturday

Location: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive,

Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE.

Equipment: Maps and compasses provided.



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Weekly running opportunities from Moors

Valley, Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre

(Christchurch), Kingston Lacy and Ferndown

Leisure Centre. These sessions are beginner

focused and run throughout the year. Led

by qualified running instructors, these fun

and social sessions are an ideal way to begin

running both for fun and to improve your health.

www.runengland.org

Run for FunIn conjunction with Run

England, waymarked routes

of 1, 2 and 3 miles have been installed at

Moors Valley Country Park & Forest and a

1-mile route from Two Riversmeet Leisure

Centre. These are waymarked with round

metal Run England 3,2,1 discs. Download

the Moors Valley running map from

www.moors-valley.co.uk/planning-your-visit/walking-trails

Moors ValleyRUNNING


1 30th April through till 18th June

9.45am-10.45am Thursday£8.00

per block of 8 sessions

2 25th June through till 13th August

3 20th August through till 8th October

4 15th October through till 3rd December

5 10th December through till 28th January 2016


Ages: Adults 18 and over.

In order to support beginners we advise you to book for an 8 week block to help establish a routine.

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Christchurch - Two RiversmeetRUNNING


1 3rd March through till 21st April

9.20am-10.20am Tuesday£3.00

per session


3 23rd June through till 11th August


5 13th October through till 1st December


Location: Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Christchurch, BH23 1HW.


East Dorset - Kingston LacyRUNNING


1 3rd March through till 21st April

9.20am-10.20am Tuesday£8.00

per block of 8 sessions


3 23rd June through till 11th August


5 13th October through till 1st December


Location: Kingston Lacy Estate, BH21 4EA.


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Not sure which sports are for you or your

family? Come along to one of our Multi-Sport

activity days and try some sports for free.

The emphasis is on having FUN and TAKING

PART and hopefully you will discover a new

experience that you love. Activities will

range from golf, rounders, orienteering and

mountain biking to Nordic walking and will

include equipment and guided instruction.

LOCATION DATE(S) TIME DAY

Moors Valley Country Park 30th May 11.00am-4.00pm Saturday

Kingston Lacy National Trust TBC TBC TBC

Highcliffe Castle 23rd August 11.00am-4.00pm Sunday

West Parley Sports Club 7th June 11.00am-3.00pm Sunday

Costs: all free, although normal parking/entry charges apply.

Multi Sport Activity Days

Petanque is a form of boules where the goal is

to throw hollow metal balls as close as

possible to a small wooden ball called a

cochonnet, literally “piglet”, more commonly

known as a jack. Rounders sessions for all ages

will allow people to ‘chuck It, whack it, leg it

and smile! all over again. Whether you want to

join a session as a one off or perhaps as a way

Rounders and Petanqueof ‘returning to rounders’ - we guarantee you

will have fun!

All of these sessions are informal and fun and

designed to let novices (re)discover a love of

some cool sports.

LOCATION ACTIVITY DATE(S) DAY TIME

Moors Valley Country ParkPetanque &

Rounders

30th May Saturday

11.00am-4.00pmHighcliffe Castle 23rd August Sunday

West Parley 7th June Sunday

Costs: all free, although normal parking/entry charges apply.

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An opportunity to try the thrill of cycling

off-road tracks and trails at night using high

powered lights whilst under the watchful

eyes of qualified instructors. These events

Night Cyclingtake place both at Moors Valley and selected

sites around East Dorset. These sessions will

literally allow you to see your local countryside

in a whole new light.

Moors ValleyADULT NIGHT CYCLING


5th November through till 26th November 6.00pm-7.30pm Tuesday £4.50*


Equipment: Night lights provided, subsidised bike hire available

at £2.50, normal price £5.80.

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Moors ValleyADULT MOUNTAIN BIKING


11th April through till 18th July 10.00am-11.30amSaturday £4.50*

5th September through till 3rd October 10.00am-11.30am

KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKING


11th April through till 18th July10.00am-12.00pm Saturday £6.00*

5th September through till 3rd October


Equipment: £2.50 subsidised bike hire available, normal price £5.80.

Ages: 8 and over on family sessions and all children to be accompanied by an adult. Aged 8 to 14, on

children’s sessions. If outside these age range please call the Health and Activity Team on 01425 470721.

*Prices are stated on a per person, per session basis.

Incorporating a mixture of mountain bike

skills these sessions will help you develop

your endurance, increase your levels of

adventure and help you explore our beautiful

countryside. These fun and informal sessions

use many different terrains to provide an

exciting adrenalin rush of cycling activity.

Mountain BikingLed by qualified mountain bike

instructors. We will also be offering two hour

guided rides through several locations based in

and around East Dorset. These explorer rides

are perfect for adults who want positive social

activity to explore our countryside a little

bit more.

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East Dorset Explorer RidesADULT MOUNTAIN BIKING


17th April through till 24th July 10.00am-12.00pm Friday £4.50*

Location: Ferndown, Christchurch, Moors Valley and Stewarts Garden Centre.

Equipment: Bike hire available at Ferndown, Christchurch and Moors Valley.

Booking in advance required for bike hire.

*Prices are stated on a per session basis.

Moors ValleyCYCLE ORIENTEERING


13th June or 12th September 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday free


Equipment: Maps provided, bike hire available.


Other: Prizes and limited free bike hire available, call the Health and Activity Team for more details.

East Dorset - WimborneCYCLE ORIENTEERING


26th August 5.30pm-7.30pm Wednesday free

Location: Badbury Rings, Wimborne.

Equipment: No bike hire available.


An exciting sport using a map to navigate

the tracks and trails of Moors Valley Country

Park & Forest and the Kingston Lacy Estate by

bike, finding the control points to add an extra

challenge. A fun and informal event for people

Cycle Orienteeringof all ages and abilities,

with qualified British Mountain Bike

Orienteering instructors on hand to guide you

through the basics.

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Led by trained volunteer health cycle leaders

these weekly free rides help you establish a

routine, build confidence on a bike and get

back into exercise. They cover approximately

Health Cycle Ridessix miles and mainly include

off-road trails, except from Highcliffe Castle,

which includes road cycling.

LOCATION MEET DAY TIME COST

Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch Castle tea rooms Monday 10.00-11.00am* free

Moors Valley Country Park Cycle hire centre Wednesday 10.00-11.00am** free

Kingston Lacy Estate Main house car park Thursday 9.30-10.30am free

Ferndown Ferndown Forest Golf Club Tuesday 10.00am-11.00am free

* Not on Bank Holidays. ** 9.30-10.30am during summer holidays.

Parking: Free at Moors Valley for first three rides (with presentation of voucher).

Free at Kingston Lacy and Ferndown. Free at Highcliffe Castle between October-March

(otherwise normal charges apply).

Explore 1000 acres of Park

and Forest on foot or by

bike along easy to follow

waymarked trails

Experience travelling by steam on the

narrowgauge Steam Railway or the

thrill of trekking from tree to tree on the

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure

Enjoy playing on unique

play sculptures on the Play Trail

Open all year round. Find us 10 miles north of Bournemouth at Ashley Heath - BH24 2ET Entrance is free but parking charges apply. Max. daily charge for 2015 is £9 per car per day

Moors Valley is cared for by East Dorset District Council and the Forestry Commission

Visit for just 14p per

day with a season

ticket

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Run in partnership with the Wessex Accessible

Cycling Club (WACC) these sessions are a

fantastic opportunity for accessible cycling in

a beautiful traffic free environment. There are

a range of different adaptive bikes and WACC

Accessible Cyclingwill assess which are suitable. Sessions will be

delivered by a nationally qualified leader and

will help make our local countryside

accessible to all.

www.wessexacc.org.uk

Moors ValleyACCESSIBLE CYCLING


5th May through till 21st May

11.00am-12.00pm Tuesday & Thursday free2nd June through till 16th July

1st September through till 22nd October

3rd November through till 3rd December


Equipment: Various accessible bikes available.

Other: Bikes must be prebooked due to a limited number and each being specific to varying

disabilities. Please call the Health and Activity Team for more details or to arrange a

1-2-1 consultation.

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Health WalksA range of free walks, led by trained volunteer

health walk leaders, run every week to help

you establish a routine, get back into exercise

or return from injury and illness. There are

weekly walks running from Moors Valley,

Christchurch, Verwood, Wimborne, West Moors, Ferndown and West Parley. These

free walks are part of the national Walking for

Health initiative.

Walking for Health is a national scheme

run by Macmillan and the Ramblers. Being

part of this accredited scheme ensures

that our Health Walks are nationally

recognised and are always ideal

for new walkers.

LOCATION(S) DAY TIME COST

Moors Valley Country Park Monday10.00-11.00am free

10.00-10.30am free

The Allendale Centre, Wimborne Monday 10.30-11.15am free

The Hub, Verwood (buggy walk only) Monday 10.00-11.00am free

Ferndown Leisure Centre Tuesday 10.00-11.00am free

The Hub, Verwood Tuesday 10.00-11.00am free

The Allendale Centre, Wimborne Tuesday 10.30-11.15am free

Moors Valley Country Park Wednesday 10.00-11.00am free

West Parley Sport and Social Club Wednesday 10.00-11.00am free

Q.E. Leisure Centre, Wimborne * Wednesday 10.30am-12.00pm free

Penn Court Cafe, West Moors Thursday 10.00-11.00am free

The Hub, Verwood Friday 10.00-11.00am free

Christchurch Strollers, various locations ** various various free

Corfe Mullen TBC TBC free

Alderholt TBC TBC free

Parking: Parking is free from Ferndown Leisure Centre, The Hub and Q.E. Leisure Centre. Moors

Valley Country Park is free for the first three walks (with presentation of voucher). Local car parks

and suitable off-road parking is available from the Allendale Centre and Penn Court Cafe.

* These walks run from an off-site location once a month. Visit moors-valley.co.uk for more details

or call the Health and Activity Team on 01425 480811.

** These walks run from various locations and various days all over Christchurch, please visit

dorsetforyou.com/396335 for more information.

www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

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Green Exercise Referral SchemeThe Green Exercise Referral Scheme, which

you can be referred onto by your doctor, is a 12

week exercise programme offered within the

unique location of Moors Valley Country Park &

Forest. The programme includes four one-to-

one consultations with a qualified exercise

referral consultant, a bespoke exercise

programme, small group sessions and regular

follow-up sessions to assess improvement.

The activities are based around outdoor

exercise and include walking and cycling.

funded by...

Wellness Walks

ACTIVITY DAY(S) TIME COST

12 Week Referral ProgrammeTuesday, Wednesday and

Thursdayvarious free *

LOCATION DAY TIME COST

Verwood Surgery, Verwood Monday 10.00-10.30am free

The Quarter Jack Surgery, Wimborne Wednesday 10.00-10.30am free

Corbin Avenue, Ferndown Thursday 10.00-10.30am free

West Moors Group Practice Thursday 10.00-10.30am free

* Free if you are referred by a doctor from one of the ten

East Dorset localities, listed.


Contact: For more information please speak to a Lifestyle

Co-ordinator on 01202 795141.

These short half hour walks aim to help people

get back into exercise and are led by qualified

fitness instructors. Designed to allow people to

ease themselves back into exercise these small

group sessions are ideal for people returning

from injury, illness or inactivity.

Parking: No parking is available at any of the surgeries or practices themselves, but suitable

off-road parking is available.

Notes: All walks are approximately one mile long. If you are unsure of your suitability please con-

sult your doctor or call the Lifestyle Co-ordinator on 01202 795141.

Corbin Avenue Surgery, Ferndown

Cranborne Practice, Wimborne

The Old Dispensary, Wimborne

Orchid House Surgery, Ferndown

Penny’s Hill Practice, Ferndown

The Quarter Jack Surgery, Wimborne

The Verwood Surgery

West Moors Group Practice

Walford Mill Medical Practice

The Village Practice, West Moors

www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

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Other Active OpportunitiesOur Health and Activity Team have always

offered many different recreational

opportunities and will continue to do so

alongside the wonderful activities on offer

through Activate Coast and Countryside. The

following activities are weekly instructor-led

sessions and are ideal for any abilities.

A perfect way to increase your weekly exercise

in a fun and social environment.

Buggy Fitness Workouts


Moors Valley Country Park, BH24 2ET Tues & Thurs 10.00-11.00am £4.50

Ages: Adults over 18.

Notes: 6-week post partum check-up must be undertaken before participating.

Subscription: £40 for 10 weeks (normal price £45).

Specially designed instructor-led sessions

to give new parents or grandparents the

opportunity to exercise, get some fresh air and

socialise, all in a fun, friendly environment!

A great workout that incorporates specific

exercises and stretches and is suitable for all

levels of fitness.

Power Walking


Moors Valley Country Park, BH24 2ET Tuesday 10.00-11.00am £4.50

Ages: Adults over 18.

Subscription: £40 for 10 weeks (normal price £45).

Want to become fitter, stronger and bursting

with health and energy? If so then Power

Walking is the activity for you! The Power

Walking technique provides a simple yet

effective way of giving your whole body a

thorough workout with minimal impact on

joints. They are instructor-led and small groups

only, allowing everyone involved to establish a

greater weekly exercise routine.

Countryside Walks - Please see website for more details.

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary

walking, it makes something we can all do

twice as effective! The use of poles not only

helps incorporate the upper body into the

workout, it also helps to propel the walker

along, meaning they work harder than usual,

yet the support given makes it feel easier!

Taster Sessions See website for dates. An introductory

opportunity to learn about the benefits of

Nordic Walking and to try out a simple session

from one of our qualified instructors.

Learn To Courses See website for dates. These are four week

courses taking you through all the techniques

and skills to ensure you walk with an

effective technique. Once you have

completed the course you will gain

a Freedom Card which enables you to attend

a Nordic Walking UK session anywhere in the

country.

Weekly SessionsOnce you have completed a Learn To Course

there is a choice of weekly sessions which will

run throughout the year.

Workouts: these sessions ensure participants

work at a level that will get the most out of

every step and the focus is on progression,

intensity and variety.

Wellness Walks: ideal for those who are

concerned about their fitness levels, impeded

due to poor mobility or have medical issues.

Nordic Walking

Weekly SessionsDAY TYPE TIME LOCATION(S) COST

Monday Workout 10.00–11.00am Moors Valley Country Park £4.50

Monday Wellness 10.00–11.00am Moors Valley Country Park £4.50

Wednesday Workout 1.30–2.30pm Wimborne * £4.50

Thursday Workout 10.00–11.00am Ferndown £4.50

Friday Workout 10.00–11.00am Moors Valley Country Park £4.50

Saturday Workout 10.00–11.00am Moors Valley Country Park £4.50

* The starting points vary each week so please confirm on booking.

Ages: Adults over 18. Notes: Poles provided free of charge.

Nordic Adventure Walks - Please see website for more details.

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Calling all VolunteersOur Health Walks and Health Rides are

volunteer-led and without our dedicated

team of walk and cycle leaders these events

would simply not exist. If you are interested in

becoming a qualified leader then please call

the Health and Activity Team on 01425 470721.

All training courses are FREE and are generally

held at Moors Valley Country Park. We also have

voluntary opportunities for conservation work.

Please call for more details.

PhotographsFrom time to time we take photographs of

people on events for use in press releases or

promotional material. If you have any objections

to your photo being taken or used then please let

us know before the event.

Health and SafetyFor more information on our events, to check

the suitability of an event due to disability or

illness or to make a booking please contact the

Rangers. The event leader is responsible for the

safety of participants at all times during the

event. If an individual’s behaviour is affecting the

staffing ratios and hence safety on an event then

we reserve the right to ask the individual to leave

the event or to be collected.

CancellationsWe reserve the right to cancel or postpone an

event if there are insufficient numbers, extreme

weather conditions or should unforeseen

circumstances arise. Full refunds will be given

under these conditions. If you are unable to

attend an event please let us know as soon as

possible. We will be able to give you credit if given

seven days notice. Any less and unfortunately it

will not be possible to give a credit.

Maps

Moors Valley - BH24 2ET

Kingston Lacy - BH21 4EA

Highcliffe Castle - BH23 4LE

Documents

Activate Coast and COuntryside News and Events Guide