Harrow Striders

24/09/2025

🌿 Community comes alive at Chandos Park! 🌿

On Saturday 27th September, 10am - 2pm, the park officially reopens after the completion of the Action for Silk Stream project.

Expect ribbon cutting, games, crafts, story time, Tai Chi, a duck race, and so much more. Bring family, friends, and neighbours for a day that celebrates people and place.

This is a free event supported by many local partners including Harrow Council, Council, Thames21, The Rivers Trust, Mayor of London, and many more.

📍 Chandos Park
📅 Saturday 27 September
⏰ 10am–2pm

See you there! 👋

23/09/2025

Some people walk to get fit. Others walk to feel steady again. 👏

For many of us, it’s about managing what’s going on in our bodies...

Chronic pain, fatigue, stiff joints, or long-term conditions that make movement feel uncertain.

We walk in a way that listens to your body using walking poles. 🦯🦯

Shorter distances, regular breaks, and a pace that suits the group.

We’re not here to fix or force anything. We’re here to help you keep moving in a way that feels possible. ✅

Ready to walk with us? 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

22/09/2025

We’ll be stepping out at Chandos Park Celebration Day 🌳

Join us and many other locals for the official opening of the park on Saturday 27th September, 10am–2pm.

Expect:

🎀 11am ribbon cutting
🎨 Crafts & games
📚 Story time
🦆 Duck race
🌱 Tree walks & Tai Chi

It’s all part of the Action for Silk Stream project, led with support from Thames21, Harrow Council, Brent Council, The Rivers Trust, Mayor of London and others.

Come and say hello to us while you’re there - we’ll be out walking, chatting, and celebrating together.

📍 Chandos Park
📅 Saturday 27 September
⏰ 10am–2pm

22/09/2025

Imagine what we could do with more space for people, not parked cars. 🌿

In London, around 14 square kilometres, that’s 1,400 hectares, are used just for car parking.

That’s space that could be green, open, and full of life. 💚

We believe in using our feet to reclaim the spaces that bring people together.

World Car Free Day is another reminder to ditch the car, train, and bus - and go for a walk! 🚶‍♀️

Take a walk with us: 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

22/09/2025

Tonight is the autumnal equinox. 🍂

It marks the moment the sun shines equally on both hemispheres - a balance point before we tip into longer nights and cooler days.

You can feel it in the air, in the trees, and in the way our bodies respond to the changing light. 🌳

In our walking group, we notice these changes. We walk through them, adjust our pace, clothing, and routes.

Come walk with us this season. 🍁



Get in touch: 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

19/09/2025

Great free support and prevention resources for people living with CVD and Diabetes Harrow Council

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? 🤔💭

High blood pressure is often called the silent problem. Many people feel fine and do not know they have it. If it is left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage and more.

There are simple steps you can take each day to keep your numbers steady.

And if you’d like to go further, our short Blood Pressure Quiz can help you check what you know to manage your blood pressure better.

It only takes a few minutes and could help you protect your health. 🩵

Take the quiz here: https://www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/register/blood-pressure-quiz-cvd/

18/09/2025

Still dealing with fatigue, breathlessness, or brain fog from Long COVID?

You’re not alone and you don’t have to push through it alone either. 💚

We walk with people living with Long COVID regularly. Gently. With poles. With space for pacing, rest, and conversation.

With thanks to Long Covid Support for supporting recovery and support for those with long COVID.

Small amounts of movement, done consistently and with care, can help rebuild confidence, strength, and stamina. 🌿

Walk with us: 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

17/09/2025

Want to walk better, longer, and with more confidence? 🌟

We’re big fans of “The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking” by Gill Stewart and we think every walker, volunteer, or instructor should have it on their shelf.

This guide includes:

🟢 Practical tips on pre/post-walk routines
🟢 Total Body Walking explained clearly
🟢 Great for new walkers and those thinking about becoming walk leaders

Whether you're walking six days a week or just getting started, this book’s a great read!

Read more: https://walx.co.uk/articles/walx-with-harrow-striders/the-complete-guide-to-nordic-walking-by-gill-stewart

Learn more and grab your copy! 📖

16/09/2025

When was the last time you felt good in your body? 🤔💭

We're not chasing fitness goals. Not comparing paces. Just learning how to move better, feel more steady, and reconnect with your strength, step by step.

This is walking for people who want more than just steps. It’s for people who want to feel well again. 🌿

Message Sue to join us: 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

15/09/2025

12/09/2025

Being outdoors doesn’t mean being unprepared. 🚫

Every walk with us is risk assessed in advance and all of our leaders, including Sue and Denis, are fully qualified in first aid. ✅

From slips to stumbles, we’re trained to respond quickly, calmly, and confidently.

First aid is more than a skill. It’s part of how we care for each other. 💚

is a reminder that walking safely starts long before we take the first step.

Questions about our walks? Get in touch: 📩 sue@harrowstriders.co.uk