FOR INFORMATION ONLY
ITEM 11
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
TO THE
ECCLES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
26TH MARCH, 2002
THE WALKING HEALTH INITIATIVE (WHI) SCHEME
The Walking Health Initiative (WHI) is a scheme organised by the British Heart
Foundation and the Countryside Agency, and is aimed at improving the health and
fitness of people, particularly those who do little exercise or who live in areas of poor
health, through participation in organised walking activities, either on an individual or
group basis.
Attached is a brief report providing a summary of the scheme's aims and objectives,
together with the potential health benefits. A leaflet will be available at the meeting
which will provide further information on the scheme, particularly how interested
people can become involved.
ALAN EASTWOOD
HEAD OF LAW AND ADMINISTRATION
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road,
Swinton.
M27 5DA
19th March, 2002
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