A Walk in the Park for Men's Mental Health
Councillor Jackie Taylor, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health and Wellbeing and Councillor Luke Cotterill are taking on a six-park, three-day walking challenge to raise awareness for men’s mental health. They will be walking alongside Sandwell elected members and invited guests during Men’s Health week which ends this year on Father’s Day.
Residents are invited to join their local councillor for a series of scheduled one-hour walks taking place at designated park checkpoints across Sandwell. These walks provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the outdoors and promote wellbeing, but also to engage directly with the councillor and learn more about local services available in the area.
Take a look where you can catch them and get involved!
You can find more support and advice about managing your mental health by visiting our Healthy Mind page.
Friday 13 June
Meet at Sandwell Council House at 9am for a 9.30am set off
The group will set off from Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, so come along to wish them well and see the walk get underway as they head to their first stop at Victoria Park in Tipton.
Victoria Park, Tipton – Meet at the War Memorial at approximately 10.30am
Local residents are invited to join the group as they arrive for a community walk around Victoria Park.
Brunswick Park, Wednesbury – Meet at the Play Area at approximately 1.30pm
The group will then head to Brunswick Park in Wednesbury where local residents can join in for a stroll once they arrive.
Saturday 14 June
Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich – Meet at the Visitors’ Centre for a 10.30am set off
Get your steps in and join the group for an hour-long walk around Sandwell Valley and Dartmouth Park and wave them off on their second day of the walk heading to Britannia Park in Rowley Regis.
Britannia Park, Rowley Regis – Meet at the multi-use games area by the car park of B4171 at approximately 1.30pm
Join the group for a stroll around Britannia Park for their final walk of the day.
Sunday 15 June
Lightwoods House & Park – Meet at Lightwoods House for a 10.30am set off
The penultimate leg of the walk invites local residents to get their steps in with a stroll around Lightwoods and then wave the group off to the finish line at West Smethwick Park.
West Smethwick Park – Meet at The Pavilion at approximately 1pm
The final leg of the walk starts at West Smethwick Park Pavilion where local residents can cheer on the group across the finish line!
West Smethwick Park – Afternoon of activities from 2pm until 4pm
Welcome the group as they complete their 3-day walk. There will be lots of free activities, information and support, so join us to celebrate the final leg and help raise awareness for men’s mental health.
