These boots were made
for walking...around Newham
It was once said that 'walking
is man's best medicine', so Newham Council is encouraging residents
to take a stroll around the borough to see for
themselves.
The authority has organised three fantastic summer
walks taking in the sights and sounds of Green Street, Stratford
and Three Mills, led by qualified guides.
Sauntering through Stratford, which is home to the Olympic Park
where roughly two thirds of the 2012 Games will take place,
residents will be able to see regeneration projects such as
Westfield Shopping Centre taking shape.
While there are plenty of new sights to see, the borough's history
lends itself to mesmerisingly beautiful nautical scenery, which can
be seen by ambling along the Royal Docks. Behind the ExCeL
International Exhibition Centre is where new and old meet, as
walking beside the water offers stunning views of the loading
cranes that still dominate the landscape, long after the stevedores
departed.
Then there's the chance to discover history, heritage and wildlife
of the fascinating Three Mills location. Once again, old meets new
as this area houses a former distillery that has since been
transformed into one of London's largest film and TV studios, where
cinema successes including Tim Burton's Corpse Bride and 28 Days
Later.
Newham Council's executive member for Older People and Adults,
Councillor Joy Laguda, said: "Everyone knows the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games are happening in Newham - but the
borough already had a wealth of treasures to offer. Walking is also
a great way to keep fit and requires very little preparation or
equipment."
The dates are as follows:
22 Aug - Green Street - meet at Upton Park Tube Station
25 Aug - Royal Docks - meet outside ExCeL, main entrance, Western
Gateway (a few moments from Custom House DLR Station)
27 Aug - Stratford - meet in Meridian Square
28 Aug - Royal Docks - meet outside ExCeL, main entrance, Western
Gateway (a few moments from Custom House DLR Station)
1 Sep - Green Street - meet at Upton Park Tube Station
5 Sep - Stratford - meet in Meridian Square
Each walk starts at 11am and lasts from one to two hours. They
will go ahead whatever the weather. People of all ages and
abilities are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an
adult. If you have any access requirements, please let us
know.
To book onto the walks please call the promotions team, giving
details of which walk you would like to book and for how many
people, on 020 3373 9985 or email
guidedwalks@newham.gov.uk.
If you would like to take go on the walks independently of a
guide, they can be done at any time by downloading a map and an
audio guide from
www.newham.com/walks.