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24/04/2026

♿ New Accessible Walks – Alton Walking Festival
We’re excited to share that for the first time this year, the Alton Walking Festival is offering accessible walks specifically suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
These routes have been carefully planned to be smooth, inclusive, and welcoming, so everyone can enjoy getting outdoors and being active.

Walk 28: A Wheelie Good Walk
Monday 11th May | 11:00am

This gentle and pleasurable circular walk follows a hard-surfaced route along a section of the River Wey, offering participants the chance to enjoy its wildlife and scenic beauty. The terrain is lightly undulating and fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Approx. duration & distance: Approximately 1 hour / 2 miles
Grade: Stop & Look
Terrain: Easy
Booking link: https://bookwhen.com/walkingfes.../e/ev-s5vm5-20260511110000

Walk 52: Ramble With Wheels
Tuesday 19th May | 10:30am

This circular trail offers a slightly more adventurous route along footpaths and sunken lanes at the foot of Holybourne Downs. Designed for off-road wheelchairs, the walk includes a visit to a beautiful and fully accessible church. Participants will also have the opportunity to try off-road wheelchair Mountain Trikes, with a limited number available on the day. Led by Sally Stoodley and Jannine Stoodley

Approx. duration & distance: Approximately 2 hours / 2 miles
Grade: Stop & Look
Terrain: Moderately Easy
Booking link: https://bookwhen.com/walkingfes.../e/ev-scrqb-20260519103000

These walks reflect the festival’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, ensuring that more people can experience the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors.

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24/04/2026

24/04/2026

💙 Health on the High Street – This Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday at Health on the High Street at 📍 Alton Maltings, 10am–1pm for free support, advice, and friendly conversations to help you stay well.
✅ Meet our Social Prescribers – find out how they can support you with your health, wellbeing, and community connections
📱 NHS App Help – get support to download, set up, and use the NHS App
💷 Christians Against Poverty (CAP) – practical help and guidance around money worries
🦵 Health Talk 11.30-12.30: Tendinitis – learn more about causes, symptoms, and management. For more information and to book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tendinitis-talk-tickets-1988159052245?aff=oddtdtcreator
No appointment needed – just drop in and see what support is available for you.

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24/04/2026

💚 Allergy Awareness Week 💚
Allergies affect millions of people and can range from mild reactions to life‑threatening emergencies. This week is about raising awareness, understanding triggers, and supporting those living with allergies every day.
Knowing the signs of an allergic reaction and taking symptoms seriously can help keep people safe and improve quality of life. If you have concerns about allergies, speak to a healthcare professional for advice and support.
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24/04/2026

💙 MS Awareness Week 💙
This week is about raising awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord and impacts everyone differently. Greater awareness helps build understanding, reduce stigma, and ensure people get the support they need.
If you or someone close to you is affected by MS, you’re not alone. There is a local MS support group in Alton offering a relaxed, friendly space to connect with others.
📍 Alton MS Support Group
🗓 First Wednesday of each month
⏰ 12.00 – 3.00 pm
📍 Alton Maltings
An informal get‑together for people with MS, their friends, and families.
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24/04/2026

April marks Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month 💛
By talking openly about cancer in young people, we can help break down barriers, spot symptoms earlier, and ensure no young person feels isolated during their journey.
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24/04/2026

💙 Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 💙
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but it’s treatable and curable when caught early. Knowing the symptoms and getting checked could save your life.
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t delay – speak to your GP. Early action matters.
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - we’re sharing the most common symptoms of bowel cancer that you need to be aware of.

It's important to know what's normal for your body, so if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your GP. It’s unlikely to be cancer, but if it is, getting diagnosed early can make all the difference.

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24/04/2026

💪 Learn More About Tendinitis at HOTHs – Wednesday 29 April
If you’ve ever struggled with ongoing joint pain, discomfort when moving, or wondered whether your symptoms might be Tendinitis, this is a great opportunity to find out more.
Join us on Wednesday 29th April 2026, 11:30am–12:30pm at Alton Maltings, GU34 1DT, for an informative talk from Fiona Parker, a local Advanced Practice First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner.
Fiona will be covering:
✅ What Tendinitis is
✅ Common causes and symptoms
✅ How it’s diagnosed
✅ Practical management strategies
✅ When to seek additional support
✅ How to access our local physiotherapy services
Whether you’re currently experiencing symptoms or just want to learn more, this session will be a friendly and helpful space to build your understanding and confidence.
Come along, ask questions, and learn how physiotherapy can support you in managing tendon-related pain.

Booking a ticket helps us to organise the space for the event so if you're able please do book your ticker for free through this link but if you haven't managed to please don't let this keep you from attending you will still be very welcome!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tendinitis-talk-tickets-1988159052245?aff=oddtdtcreator
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22/04/2026

We’ve loved offering our chair-based yoga sessions — a gentle, accessible way to stretch, strengthen, and relax. 🧘‍♀️

Perfect for all abilities, these sessions focus on improving mobility, reducing tension, and supporting overall wellbeing — all from the comfort of a chair.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a positive, uplifting experience.

Let us know in the comments if you would like more sessions 👍

22/04/2026

Health on the high street is offering chair based yoga today at Alton Maltings. 10.30-11.30am

22/04/2026