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Islanders Invited To Join Guided Buggy Walks

Islanders are being invited to join local families for monthly guided buggy walks.

The buggy walks are being organised by Sovereign, Vectis Housing and Southern Housing Group to encourage local families to take some fresh air and gentle exercise over a conversational trip to the park.

The walks start at 10am and will finish at 12pm and will begin at the venues and dates below:

  • Sandown - Fort Street car park, PO36 8BA
    1st Friday* of the month, starting 6 May 2022
  • Ryde - Puckpool Park, PO34 5AR
    2nd Friday* of the month, starting 13 May 2022
  • Newport - Riverside Centre, PO30 2QR
    3rd Friday* of the month, starting 20 May 2022
  • East Cowes - The Pavilion, PO32 6HN
    4th Friday* of the month, starting 27 May 2022

Toby Eaglen, Community Development Officer, Sovereign said:

“We’re keen to promote happy and healthy communities and what better way to do this than bring families together for a summer stroll in the park.”

Sarah Bonzer, from Vectis Housing, said:

“A gentle stroll and a chance for your little ones to play, come rain or shine. Everybody welcome”.

Mark Meredith, from Southern Housing Group, said:

"Getting outdoors, taking a walk, is more important than ever after being indoors for so long due to Covid. Come along and enjoy meeting friends and neighbours in your community."

For further information, contact Vectis on 01983 525985 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

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