Walk and talk together in Wandsworth

A new weekly walk and talk will start on Saturday March 11 at Tooting Bec Common, and there are plan to roll the movement out to other parks and green spaces over the coming months. Funding has been provided by the council, Enable and the local NHS.

Everyone is welcome to go along, regardless of age or fitness level. It’s free, there is no need to book – just turn up – and children and dogs are welcome.

The idea is to stroll, chat, make new friends and meet other members of your community.

Cabinet Member for the Environment Judi Gasser said: "We were delighted to support the Walk and Talk Movement to launch in Wandsworth. Walking is a great way to get fit whatever your age, and getting out into the fresh air, enjoying our beautiful green spaces and chatting with other members of the community is good for our mental health."

Andy Yates, co-founder of the Walk and Talk Movement said: “So many walkers and talkers tell us that we have helped transform their lives. Those simple and powerful words are what motivates us to keep walking and talking and growing. We have so much fun together and in doing so we help our community become happier and healthier. Our simple walk and talk pledge is that we will give everybody a warm welcome, put smiles on faces every week and help the Wandsworth community every step of the way.”

• The Tooting Common Walk and Talk will meet every Saturday, rain or shine, at 10.30am from March 11 outside the Tooting Bec Common Café. Just turn up. Email wandsworth@thewalkandtalkmovement.org for more information.
• Find out more about the Walk and Talk Movement or watch the video below