Walking 4 Hope

28/10/2026

💚🥾 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 | 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 & 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞

Sometimes, something as simple as getting outdoors and spending time with others can make a real difference to our wellbeing.

At Walking 4 Hope, our weekly Walk & Talk provides a welcoming, supportive environment where people can enjoy fresh air, gentle physical activity, conversation and meaningful human connection.

Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, meet new people, build friendships or simply enjoy an evening outdoors, everyone is welcome.

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Kings Mill Reservoir, meeting outside Costa Coffee

🕕 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6pm arrival, walking from approximately 6:15pm

🥾 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Walk at a pace and distance that feels comfortable for you.

🔦 Please bring a torch or head torch and dress appropriately for the weather.

Our walks are inclusive, relaxed and focused on bringing people together. There's no expectation to discuss personal circumstances, and no pressure to attend every week.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Join us this evening and discover how a simple walk can lead to new friendships, stronger connections and a greater sense of belonging.

𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 💚

27/10/2026

💚 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 – 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝟳𝗣𝗠

Everyone has their own story, experiences and challenges. Sometimes, simply having the opportunity to speak openly, be listened to without judgement and feel valued as an individual can make a meaningful difference.

That's what we aim to provide through Talking 4 Hope.

A welcoming, confidential peer-support group where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Whether you want to share what's on your mind, listen to others, meet new people or simply enjoy some company, you're welcome.

𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗡𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Join us tonight from 7pm to 9pm. Open to all adults aged 18 and over.

Full details are available in the shared post below. 💚

𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 💚

“The beauty of a garden is not that every flower is the same, but that each one has its place.”

We're all different. Different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of looking at life.

And that's something worth celebrating.

At Talking 4 Hope, we bring people together in a welcoming, relaxed environment where everyone has a place.

Whether you want to get something off your chest, listen to others, meet new people, enjoy a laugh or simply have a brew and some company, you're welcome.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀.

💚 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 – 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟳𝗣𝗠–𝟵𝗣𝗠

📍 Walking 4 Hope
Birch Office, Suite 8
Hillsdale Park
Rotherham Road
New Houghton
Notts, NG19 8TF

📌 What3Words: ///hikes.hopping.warp

☕ Free drinks and refreshments provided.

🚐 Minibus transport available from Sutton and Mansfield Bus Stations. Please message us for details.

Our group is open to all adults aged 18+, offering a confidential, non-judgemental space where nobody is pressured to share.

If you've been thinking about coming along, why not make tonight the night?

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴. 💚

22/10/2026

💚🥾 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 | 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 & 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🥾💚

As the nights draw in, we know it can become harder to find the motivation to get outdoors, especially when it's cold and dark.

For some, the shorter days can also affect their mental wellbeing, particularly those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

That's why we believe our weekly Walk & Talks are just as important throughout the autumn and winter months.

𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 💚

Our walks are about much more than exercise. They're about bringing people together, building friendships, enjoying conversation and creating a welcoming community where we look out for one another.

📍 Kings Mill Reservoir – Outside Costa Coffee
🕕 Meet at 6pm | Walking from approximately 6:15pm

🔦 Please bring a torch or head torch, as these are now essential with the darker evenings.

You can join us for one lap or more, depending on what you're comfortable with. There's no pressure to keep up or do more than suits you.

Whether you're coming along for the first time or returning after a while, we'd love to welcome you.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Come along, meet some lovely people and be part of what we're building together. 💚

Take the first step. We'll take the rest together. 🥾

18/10/2026

Halloween skittles created today at Walking 4 Hope's, Creating 4 Hope October art workshop 🎃👻🧛🧟👹🕷️

16/10/2026

💚 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘!

Following a really positive meeting with our trustees, we're delighted to announce that from November 2026, we'll be expanding our community support and introducing a 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 & 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘.

Each month, we'll share a simple schedule with dates, times and locations for our support groups, community walks and family activities.

Something you can save, share or keep handy whenever you or someone you know might need support.

💚 𝗡𝗘𝗪 – 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

Starting in November, we'll be offering something different every Wednesday.

1st Wednesday – Grief Support
A welcoming space for anyone experiencing grief or bereavement, whatever their circumstances.

2nd Wednesday – Daytime Walk & Talk
A local walk offering fresh air, friendship and conversation, particularly for those unable to attend our evening walks.

3rd Wednesday – Su***de Support
A safe, non-judgemental space for anyone affected by su***de bereavement or experiencing suicidal thoughts. You're welcome to talk, listen or simply be present.

4th Wednesday – Child Loss Support
For anyone affected by the death of a child, regardless of their age or the circumstances of their death.

💚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗦 & 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘

🗣️ Talking 4 Hope – Every Tuesday evening, offering a welcoming space for adults to connect, talk and support one another.

🚶 Evening Walk & Talk – Every week around King's Mill Reservoir, alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays to give those working different shift patterns more opportunities to attend.

🥾 Family-Friendly Walks – At least one or two weekend walks each month, exploring beautiful locations further afield.

🥾 Monthly Men's Walk – A dedicated weekend walk encouraging men to get outdoors, connect and support one another.

🎨 Monthly Family Arts & Crafts – Led by our lovely Jo Mural-Artist Bell, who brings 13 years of experience as a primary school teacher working with children of varying abilities and additional needs, alongside 9 years as a freelance mural artist and Arts & Crafts Coordinator.

Jo provides welcoming, inclusive and therapeutic art activities that encourage creativity, wellbeing and connection, giving families the opportunity to spend quality time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

With a different theme each month, these workshops offer families an opportunity to get creative, spend quality time together and connect with others.

💚 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗡𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

We understand that joining a group for the first time can feel overwhelming.

Subject to availability, our founder, John Bell, will be offering individual peer support conversations for adults at our Wellbeing Hub.

Drawing on his own lived experience of su***de survival and his continued work in mental resilience, John is passionate about helping others rediscover purpose and learn to live meaningful lives following great personal tragedies.

These conversations are particularly for those who may need a little extra confidence before joining one of our groups.

This is lived-experience peer support, not professional counselling or an emergency crisis service.

🚌 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧?

We also have our own 9-seater charity minibus, offering arranged pick-ups from Sutton and Mansfield Bus Stations to help people who may otherwise struggle to access our support.

Please contact us in advance, as transport is subject to availability.

💚 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗

During school holidays, some dates may change slightly to allow us to organise additional family-friendly activities.

Our first monthly programme will be published for November 2026, bringing everything together in one easy-to-follow schedule.

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘.

To create more opportunities for people to connect, feel supported and know they don't have to face life's challenges alone.

Whether you need someone to talk to, a little fresh air, an opportunity to meet others or simply somewhere you feel welcome, we're here to help.

And remember, you don't have to be struggling to join us. Everyone is welcome to be part of a community built around kindness, compassion and human connection.

💚 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘

Bringing people together. Supporting one another. Making a difference.

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026

You don't have to be struggling to deserve support, and you don't have to face your struggles alone.

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to encourage conversations, challenge stigma and remind ourselves of the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing.

At Walking 4 Hope, we believe that human connection can make a real difference in people's lives.

Sometimes that connection comes through a conversation. Sometimes it's a walk alongside someone who understands. And sometimes it's simply being somewhere you feel welcome, without judgement or expectations.

You don't have to have the right words. You don't have to explain yourself. And you certainly don't have to pretend everything is okay.

Mental health affects us all, and everyone's experiences are different.

We recognise that there isn't one answer that works for everyone. Some people need professional support, while others may benefit from friendship, community, shared experiences and opportunities to feel connected.

These forms of support can work alongside one another.

Through our weekly Talking 4 Hope peer support group, our Walk & Talk sessions and our developing Wellbeing Hub, we're continuing to create opportunities for people to connect, feel heard and support one another.

But our message today goes beyond the services we provide.

Check in on someone. Make time to listen. Be kind to yourself. And remember that asking for help is never a weakness.

Mental health awareness shouldn't begin and end with one day on the calendar.

It's something we can all contribute to, every day, through the way we treat ourselves and each other.

Whether you're having a good day, a difficult day, or simply taking things one step at a time, you are welcome in our community.

Because nobody should have to feel alone in their struggles.

With love and support from everyone at Walking 4 Hope. 💚

04/10/2026

💚🥾 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 | 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 🥾💚

We're pleased to share our upcoming Walking 4 Hope weekend walks from October through to the New Year.

Locations are still to be confirmed, and that's intentional. We want our programme of walks to be as accessible and inclusive as possible, and we'd love our community to help shape where some of them take place. If you have suggestions, please come and speak to us at one of our weekly Walk & Talks at Kings Mill Reservoir.

📅 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦

🥾 Saturday 17 October — Men's Hike

🦌 Sunday 25 October — Annual Deer Rut Hike

🥾 Sunday 1 November — Family-Friendly Hike

🥾 Saturday 21 November — Men's Hike

🥾 Sunday 29 November — Family-Friendly Hike

🎄 Saturday 19 December — Family-Friendly Christmas Special

🌅 Sunday 3 January — Family-Friendly New Year Special

Our aim is to provide one or two family-friendly weekend hikes each month where possible, alongside our weekly Walk & Talks.

We will also aim to provide a dedicated men's hike each month where possible. These walks will be aimed at adult men and will provide a safe, welcoming environment to get outdoors, spend time with other men, enjoy good company and conversation, and experience the benefits of being together in nature.

Our family-friendly weekend walks are open to all ages, with routes and locations varying from walk to walk. Full information about distance, difficulty, meeting points, timings and what to bring will be provided when each individual walk is announced.

Our weekly Walk & Talks at Kings Mill Reservoir will also continue as normal, providing another regular opportunity for people of all ages to get outside, meet others and be part of a welcoming, non-judgemental community.

For all walks open to families, children and vulnerable people must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

For now, simply save the dates. 💚

More information about each walk will follow, and we look forward to sharing plenty more time outdoors with our community over the coming months.

𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘.

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

Take the first step. We'll take the rest together. 🥾💚