Walk Talk Action

10/11/2025

Looking forward to delivering another Workshop for Walk Talk Action this Friday at their retreat in Stoke.

10/11/2025

Looking forwards some great events this week..!

Tuesday 11th November

1. Longton Park Walk with Walk Leader Steven Wraxton meet at the bottom entrance along Trentham Road by the big tree 🌳 1pm - 2.30pm

2. Wilderness Walk with Walk Leader Lee! 9.30am - 12pm (see link)*

https://walktalkaction.co.uk/cannock-chase-walk-nov25/

Wednesday 12th November

Is our Christmas Craft fair at St Francis Church 10-2pm (ALL VERY WELCOME!) For some hot turkey baps (in partnership with Meir Kitchen) and some mince pies, chocolates and lots of incredible stalls lined up for you to start tour Christmas shopping! (See posters)*

Thursday 13th November

1. Steps Forward group 1pm - 3pm at Fenton Magistrates cafe with Tony & Steve! All welcome for a cuppa and a natter

2. Thursday Evening - After a fantastic turnout for the first session we are proud to deliver a weekly Bushcraft Evening in partnership with Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC. With leaders Trevor Bailey & Michael Vaughan (see poster)*

Friday 14th November

Nature Workshop in partnership with Mandi from Chase Nature Connection 💚 12.30-2pm at the Retreat (See poster)*

10/11/2025

Spread the word....its a Christmas Craft Fair 🌲🎅🌲🎅

This Wednesday 12th November at 10am - 2pm
We would love to see you come along to our Christmas fair and enjoy some festive cheer 🎄

We have some tables left for stall holders if you would like to join us for our Christmas Craft fair at St Francis Church, Meir Heath.

So far we have...

🍛 Uzma's Kitchen

💐 Ayesh Ayesh

📚 Usbourne Childrens books

🛋 Quilts & Cushions

🎨 's Children's Arts & Crafts

🎁 Gifts & Crafts

🛍 Handbags

🪻Sublimation & Resin

🍬 Guess the chocolates in a jar

🎟 Raffle

Refreshments available will be:

🍔 Hot turkey baps

🫓 Mince pies

☕️ Hot drinks

We have a special guest playing the ukulele for us and singing!

Any helpers would be very much appreciated and any Christmas decorations you might have for us to use for the day we will provide you with a nice cuppa and mince pie as a thank you (ours have all disappeared) and you will get them back 😘

Thank you x

09/11/2025

Today is a day of Remembrance, for many every day is.

"Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep"

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

By Mary Elizabeth Frye

❤️...We will always remember ❤️

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

By John McCrae

08/11/2025

Would like to say a huge thank you to the Staffordshire Freemasons for inviting us to a wonderful 25th meeting celebration and making a donation to Walk Talk Action we are truly grateful. It was great to meet everyone as well as the other organisations.
North Staffs Mind Our Space Apedale Heritage Centre

Helping us with donations allows us to create more opportunities to deliver the 10 Step Programme which is changing people's lives for the better and getting more people feeling like they have a purpose in life again.

We are truly grateful 🧡

08/11/2025

Big thanks to Jamie Wells, Kevin Venner, Sam Foster, Susan Butler, Scott Woolley, Elizabeth Shirley, Helen Lawton, Anthony Jenkinson, Katie Brown, Lynn Gater

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

08/11/2025

Next weeks Wilderness Walk is Tuesday 11th November at 9.30am here are the details:

https://walktalkaction.co.uk/cannock-chase-walk-nov25/

Please let us know by email or commenting below if you intent to come and please read the fitness requirements before you attend - Many thanks 😊

Email - info@walktalkaction.co.uk

Whitehouse Car Park will be the starting point of our November walk at Cannock Chase Join Lee this November as he guides you on another stunning route — this time celebrating the vibrant colours of Autumn across Cannock Chase. This picturesque woodland walk is all about slowing down, connecting wi...

07/11/2025

Met two amazing people today, Kyle and Sue! We realised we had already met previously at the Armed forces day in Longton earlier this year! Small world and had a really good chat...brought back some memories of the Brecon Beacons from my Army days! Just goes to show another reason to talk...the power of conversation is a wonderful thing!
They are at the Meir Park tescos selling poppy's for the

07/11/2025

A wonderful Wilderness Walk at Shugborough with Walk Leader Lee This morning, finishing off with a well-deserved cuppa at Canalside Cafe!

A steady 6.6 miles with a feast for the eyes with plenty to see. Here's a few words from Walk Leader Lee and Steve:

"It was a good walk, the Rain held off and the wildlife was all around us. We caught a glimpse of a kingfisher, as well as swans, buzzards, cormorants, longhorn cattle, and plenty of deer today. Lovely discussions about the various plants, trees and fungi as well as a good helping of local history." Lee

"we had a great walk with Lee and the gang. 6'6 miles. Saw dear, buzzard, heard kingfisher but couldn't get to see it. Think Lee saw one. Mexican longhorn. Cormorant on the canal. Chatted to each other about what we know about different things in the wild. Lots of great talks while walking. And got to know each other better. Had a nice cuppa at the end." Steve

A huge shout out to Andy for completing the whole Walk! Massive achievement from the Longton park to this whopper! Goal most definitely achieved!

Well done everyone!

The next Wilderness Walk is Tuesday 11th November *see website for more details* please ensure you read the requirements for the walk before attending as there is a level of fitness required to ensure your safety and enjoyment on all Wilderness Walks - Many Thanks 😊

07/11/2025

This Wednesday 12th November at 10am - 2pm
We would love to see you come along to our Christmas fair and enjoy some festive cheer 🎄

We have some tables left for stall holders if you would like to join us for our Christmas Craft fair at St Francis Church, Meir Heath.

So far we have...

🍛 Uzma's Kitchen

💐 Ayesh Ayesh

📚 Usbourne Childrens books

🛋 Quilts & Cushions

🎨 's Children's Arts & Crafts

🎁 Gifts & Crafts

🛍 Handbags

🪻Sublimation & Resin

🍬 Guess the chocolates in a jar

🎟 Raffle

Refreshments available will be:

🍔 Hot turkey baps

🫓 Mince pies

☕️ Hot drinks

We have a special guest playing the ukulele for us and singing!

Any helpers would be very much appreciated and any Christmas decorations you might have for us to use for the day we will provide you with a nice cuppa and mince pie as a thank you (ours have all disappeared) and you will get them back 😘

Thank you x

07/11/2025

A great first night for the Bushcraft Evening at the Retreat!

Bush leaders Trevor Bailey & Michael Vaughan delivered a very insightful session on a selection of knives and a talk on knife safety. Enjoyed a brew and some great conversation.

Its great to see so many turn out, apologies for those who got lost, we will ensure we give the What 3 Words for next week's session.

Big thanks to Staffordshire Bushcraft CIC 🧡

Some feedback...

"It was great to spend my evening doing something different, I really enjoyed it"

"Good company, had a good time"

07/11/2025

HO, HO, HO, come along to a midweek festive CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & get your CHRISTMAS shopping started! Having a variety of stalls to browse for those CHRISTMAS gifts, you are sure to find that perfect gift for your family & friends of all ages! Hot refreshments available too, AND a chance to eat your first FESTIVE MINCE PIE.