The Family Mile - Medway

I also wanted to let you all know that following the sad news of the passing of HM The Queen, and the state funeral taking place on Monday 19th September, The Mason Foundation, along with many other companies across the country, will be showing our respect by not operating on this day.

What a fab update from Home-Start Medway doing ! If you want to get involved and come along to the future ones, get in touch :)

One more day until our first ever Bug Safari in Lordswood! 🐛🦋

We've spotted another five mini-beasts in the forest. Can you find them? 💜

Volunteer Week is just around the corner, and we would like to acknowledge and thank all our incredible volunteers, who dedicate their time and effort to help spread The Mile message, to support more people to get active in a fun and engaging way.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all our fantastic volunteers who make such a difference to our communities!

If you would like to get involved, please get in touch😊

Happy Friday! 💜 Not long to go before our Bug Safari in Lordswood on the 1st June! 🔍🐝

Can you spot the five critters that are lurking in the woods? 👀

Volunteer week is fast approaching!

From the 1st-7th of June we will be celebrating our wonderful volunteers!

Their contribution to bringing communities together to be active, is truly admirable.
A big heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has volunteered, in any way to support The Mason Foundation work!

If you, like our volunteers, want to make change happen in your community, please get in touch today. 😊

Did you know that according to research, 15 minutes of physical activity is recommended per day to experience long term health benefits? One mile takes at least 15 minutes. The same time it takes to watch half of your favourite TV show.

15 minutes may seem like a short amount of time, however, if used correctly, can have a BIG impact!💜

Share with us in the comments below how you plan to get 15 minutes of activity into your weekend.

As the summer approaches, we get to enjoy the longer days.
This could be an ideal opportunity to enjoy an after work evening walk in the sun.

What’s your post work activity? Let us know in the comments below.

Communicating with others is one of the best ways of sharing your thoughts, however, it is often one of the hardest methods, especially if you’re struggling with your emotional wellbeing.

We’ve set up a wonderful Facebook group, full of lovely supportive people, which is dedicated to encouraging conversations and building connections. So, if you simply want to share a picture of a walk you’ve been on (dogs with bluebells are a firm favourite), or advice on the best ways to peel an orange(!), we’re here for it (heart)

If you’re not already part of our fab community on Facebook, we’d love for you to come and join us over there!

https://bit.ly/3N9NrOH

Looking forward to seeing you in there 😊

We’re all human… and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and lonely in day-to-day life. But it’s not something people need to suffer with alone!

This year, is shining a light on loneliness and the things we can all do to help others who are feeling this way.

In this digital era, we sometimes forget to reach out in person to our friends, family, colleagues and communities. But, with smartphones and the internet in our corner, it’s actually never been easier to extend a kind word or a friendly ‘check-in’ message to those around us 😊

Additionally, now that the weather is a little warmer, why not take a walk around the neighbourhood, the local park, or even just round the office? You never know whose day you might make with a friendly hello and a smile!

However you decide to reach out, we firmly believe that together we can let everyone know that they matter.

We’d love to know of any simple and meaningful ways to tackle loneliness from your own experiences – let us know in the comments ❤

This could well be considered as one of our favourite months as we love walking, especially a mile :D

Not only is walking a fantastic way of keeping active, it also helps to promote good emotional wellbeing.

It takes 15-25 minutes to walk a mile so make sure you get out there and tag us in your photos getting active this month.

🐇🐰🥚We had a great time at our first Easter Nature Walk in Chatham! 💜
If you missed out, come along to our second Easter Nature Walk on Wednesday. Meet us at 2pm outside Lordswood Healthy Living Centre! 💜

📢 COMPETITION TIME

💨With the weather currently deterring people from going outside, let's think about how we can keep active indoors!

💸For your chance to win a £100 Voucher, join our Facebook group, The Mason Mile Community to share a photo of your favourite way to do 'Your Mile' indoors!

🤾‍♀️It could be anything from running up and down on the spot, to a virtual workout, or even hula hooping! Whatever gets you moving, is 'Mile-ing'!

💜This competition will run for one week and will close at the end of the day on Friday 25th February. Good luck!🍀

✨We had a wonderful time yesterday at our 'Glow in the Dark' Family Mile in Chatham!

It was a unique and fun way to do 'Our Mile, Our Way', and a great activity for the kids in the half-term!✨

Keep posted for more themed Miles coming soon, and don't forget to Sign Up to The Family Mile (top right of this page), for exciting updates and to claim your free rewards! ✨💜

Today is the last day of , and to mark this day, we've asked Ranger Hamza, presenter of hit CBeebies show 'Let's Go For a Walk', to share with us why he thinks getting out and moving in nature is so important for a child's wellbeing.🚶🌳

'It’s Children’s Mental Health Week’, and getting outside has never been more important. Spending time in nature introduces children to a world of imagination and adventure, helping to boost creativity and improve their wellbeing.

A simple stroll can make all the difference to a child’s mental health, and that is why initiatives like The Family Mile are so important. So, this year for Children’s Mental Health Week, get outdoors and grow together.' 💬💜

✨Less than one week to go till our FREE 'Glow in the dark' Family Mile! - Wednesday 16th February at 17:00!

🌳We will be meeting just outside the Lordswood Healthy Living Centre, on Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ.

We look forward to seeing you and your family there!✨

Click the link below for more info👇

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With Medway Council

TIME TO GLOW!

The very first 'Glow in the dark' Family Mile will take place on Wednesday 16th February at 17:00.

https://fb.me/e/1FNo0Bkej

They will be meeting just outside the Lordswood Healthy Living Centre, on Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ, exploring the ancient woodland in the area, with lots of glow sticks for the kids!

It’s FREE and great half term fun so make a note in your diary.



The Family Mile - Medway

🗣It’s Time to Talk Day. A day where friends, families and communities come together, to talk, listen and change lives.

We know the power a conversation can have, and that’s one of the many reasons why we created The Mason Mile Community

Join our group today to be part of a friendly, supportive community, empowering one another to start those conversations and live happier and healthier lives.💜

It's fantastic to have our Silver Mile up and running in Hoo! 🤩🚶‍♀️

Well done Jackie for delivering a wonderful Mile to help dust off those January blues! 👏

🕒Come and join us in Hoo every Tuesday 10am - Meeting in Spar car park💜

🕒Or come along to our Silver Mile in Grain - Every Monday 12noon - Meeting in Grain Beach car park💜

With WHoo Cares CIC

We are really pleased to have started our Silver Mile walk in Hoo yesterday. It was great to see our eager walkers and the mooches were an added bonus 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️Well done to Jackie, our Mason Mile Champion for organising this great route.

Join us in Hoo - Every Tuesday 10am - Meeting in Spar car park
Join us in Grain - Every Monday 12noon - Meeting in Grain Beach car park

All of our Milers, including WHoo Care's mascot Harry, are feeling the benefits of walking from our organised Miles! 🤩🚶

Click below to see how you can get involved and start doing 'Your Mile, Your Way too!'💜👇

Come and join us for some fresh air and a Silver Mile next Monday at 12!🤩

We will be meeting at Grain Beach Car Park. This is an accessible, FREE Mile for people of all abilities, offering the chance to get outside, enjoy light exercise and meet new people.🚶

We look forward to seeing you there! 💜😊

WHoo Cares CIC

NOTE: New Meeting Time - 12 noon

Our weekly 'Silver Mile' walk with The The Mason Mile Community has gained much popularity, with 17 walkers out and about enjoying some light exercise last Monday. We hear the group is having a great time and catching up for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Our group will be leaving Grain beach car park at 12 noon again on Monday so why not pop along and join them.

❄️While Christmas is often thought of as a celebratory time, it can also be a very difficult time of year for many people, and with the current rise of omicron cases, this Christmas is likely to be especially tough for some.

❄️If you feel yourself struggling during this festive period, know that you’re not alone.

❄️This year, we’ve put together a few simple reminders to help you through.💜

❄️Remember, everyone has a different version of what Christmas 'should' be. Don’t get caught up in what Christmas is supposed to be like, or how you’re supposed to feel. Have a Christmas that works for you and your boundaries - so you can say, it’s .💜

Click the link below for more tips from Mental Health Foundation and join our wonderful group The Mason Mile Community for further support👇💜

mentalhealth.org.uk/christmas



A Better Medway

15TH DECEMBER🗓

We are loving all the festive 'Mile-ing' posts that have been shared so far in our challenge - and there's still 10 days to go! 📸

If you would like to get involved, head over to The Mason Mile Community today for your chance to win a £100 voucher in reward for the most fun, festive way to do ‘Your Mile’! 💸

🎅Merry Mile-ing!!! 🎅

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If you or someone you know will be alone on Christmas Day and would like to join wHoo Cares and our Christmas Elves then please do get in touch 🎄🎅 - Open to anyone who lives on the

📅1ST DECEMBER

❗🎅The Christmas Countdown is on🎅❗

Christmas is a celebratory time, but can also be quite a tiring time too, which is why it is so important we take care of our wellbeing and support one another to keep active!💚

As a community, let’s aim to clock up 2000 Miles by 25th December! 🚶

As The Pretenders say, ‘it’s very far’ – but we know that together, we can do it! So, we welcome you to use our supportive Facebook group to log your Miles and upload a photo or post each time you do ‘Your Mile, Your Way’, using the hashtag . ❄️

Every Wednesday, we will be asking how many Miles you managed to do that week, so we can keep a running total. Whether it’s a walk, a jog, or even your Christmas shopping, remember any physical activity for fifteen minutes, equals a Mason Mile! 🛍️

Why not set yourself a personal target too that you can work towards?! 🎯

We will be giving away TWO £100 vouchers in the New Year, as a prize for the most fun, festive way to do ‘Your Mile’! 💸

To take part, head to The Mason Mile Community today...
👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/179771103271622/

🎅Merry Mile-ing!!! 🎅



With A Better Medway

We would like to share with you a new Silver Mile coming soon for anyone local to the Hoo Peninsula. 🤩

This is an accessible Mile for people of all abilities, offering the chance to get outside, enjoy light exercise and meet new people. 🚶

Your Ambassador, Jackie Munn, will also be sharing with you some fascinating history on the area!

Suitable footwear is advised.

Starting: Tuesday 7th December

⏰Time: 10am

🌳Meeting place: Hoo Public car park (opposite Not Just Flowers shop)

📞Please call 01634 272138 for more information or drop us a message.

It's now easier to sign up for The Family Mile - Medway's updates.

Pat and Steve would like to remind anyone whose free on Mondays at 12.30 to join them on an exhilarating walk around Capstone Farm Country Park. We set off from the Orchard Car Park.

It's International Children's Day!🌎

Today is all about promoting togetherness and equality, and the theme this year is: A Better Future for Every Child. 😊

This mirrors the core vision of The Family Mile. We are dedicated to making sure that ALL children can live happy, healthy and active lives, no matter what their background.

Sign up to The Family Mile in Medway today for FREE, to take that first step towards a healthier and FUN future for your family. 💜

🔗 Simply hit the Sign Up button or follow this link 👇https://themasonmile.typeform.com/to/jwdBVvDp