Get Active Outside
Getting out and about in fresh-air is a great way to get more active, this section highlights some of the great projects going on in the Borough that will help you to achieve this.
Outdoor Green Gym
The
popular outdoor green gym equipment based in Central Park is a
free and accessible way to get more active in a natural environment.
The eight pieces of equipment which includes a cross-trainer, air-skier,
and seated leg press will give you an all over workout which will improve
your fitness, strength, flexibility and balance. The equipment is designed
to cater for all ages and abilities and some items are in pairs so you
can socialise and have fun with a friend while exercising.
Health Walks
Health walks are short, sociable group walks that last around 30-45 minutes. They aim to help people get the most out of walking for their physical and mental health; and they also provide a great opportunity to meet new people.
The walks are lead by friendly and supportive qualified leaders, with one at the front, and one at the back, so you can walk at your own pace and there is no pressure to keep up with the people at the front - making them particularly beneficial to anyone who is getting little or no exercise, recovering or suffering from an illness or lacking in confidence.
- Mondays, 10am - Starting at the Healthy Living Centre Dartford, St Edmunds Road, Dartford. Please note route of walk can vary so contact Anna on 01322 343067 for further details.
- Tuesdays (fortnightly), 10.30am - Starting and finishing at the main reception area of Darent Valley Hospital.
- Thursdays, 11.30am - Starting and finishing at the War Memorial outside Central Park, Dartford Town Centre.
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Dartford Community Allotment
Healthy Living Centre Dartford holds the tenancy for six plots in Cedar Road, Dartford. Working with local community groups and residents, the development of a thriving community allotment is well underway.
If you would like to support HLC Dartford's plot, growing fruit and vegetables to help with its healthy living projects, please contact Sharon Phillips on 01322 311265 or e-mail info@hlcdartford.co.uk
Greenhithe Community Market Garden
The Greenhithe Community Market Garden aims to create a garden, growing a range of high quality vegetables, herbs and flowers without the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides or herbicide for the residents of Greenhithe at affordable prices. Volunteers are always welcome at the Market Garden and you can carry out a number of activities, including beekeeping, which will allow the project to grow and expand.
To volunteer at the market garden you can become a 'friend' of the project which is an annual subscription of £5 (concessions £2.50).
Temple Hill Trust's Woodland Rangers
The Enchanted Woodland based in Temple Hill is a local project developed by the Temple Hill Trust to develop an open leisure space for the public to enjoy a quiet and natural environment among the urban surroundings. Volunteer Woodland Rangers care, develop and maintain the woodland by carrying out tasks such as clearing areas, planting blubs, creating and maintaining pathways, laying woodchip and other general woodland duties.
The Trust has teamed up with Hadlow College yo provide training and hands-on experience in the Woodland for new and existing Rangers alike. They meet every Wednesday between 10am and 2pm. If you would like to become more active by helping in the woodland please visit the Temple Hill Trust's website for more details.
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