There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet.
"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet." That is the quote from Irish poet WB Yeats that appears on the Christmas...
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Andy Yates
- Oct 25
- 2 min
How small things make a big difference
When the world appears to be in turmoil, it can be easy to forget that it is the small things in our day to day lives that can make such...
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Andy Yates
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Why it has never been more important to talk
It's good to talk. If you are of a certain age you will remember the BT adverts with actor Bob Hoskins delivering these inimitable words...
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Andy Yates
- Sep 22
- 2 min
A new step forward for community walk and talks
The Walk and Talk Movement is so happy to announce the next stage of its development as it becomes a national movement with a mission to...
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Andy Yates
- Sep 18
- 1 min
Wow - we have walked to Australia
We had a fantastic birthday celebration on Saturday. Over the last two years, we have run more than 300 successful walk and talks and...
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Andy Yates
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Happy 2nd Birthday to us - and the perfect present
Hip hip hooray - it's The Walk and Talk Movement's second birthday. We are celebrating this Saturday 16th September at 10.30am from near...
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Andy Yates
- Sep 11
- 1 min
A Big Wandle Walk and Talk to remember
Three walk and talk groups came together on Saturday 9th September to enjoy our Big Wandle Walk and Talk. We wandered along the river and...
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Andy Yates
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Let's have some fun in the sun this Saturday
The sun is shining and there are lots of things to enjoy this weekend. Come and join our Big Wandle Walk this Saturday 9th September as...
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Andy Yates
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Some great community events you don't want to miss...
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." I have been pondering these...
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Andy Yates
- Aug 13
- 2 min
The simple secret to better health revealed by new research
A little can go a long way - and getting social really helps. These are the simple, yet remarkable conclusions of groundbreaking new...
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Andy Yates
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Why we Walk and Talk together
We love Walk and Talk but what gave you the idea to set it up in the first place? This is one of the most common questions we get asked...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 31
- 2 min
A Walk and Talk Adventure Every Saturday
We are often asked what a Walk and Talk involves. In other words how long is it, where do you go, what do you do, what do you talk about?...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 24
- 3 min
The Walk and Talk Picnic in the Park - celebrating our flourishing community together
Walkers and and Talkers from across Merton and Wandsworth had an amazing Summer get together with a friendly and fun picnic in Wimbledon...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Come along to the Walk and Talk big summer picnic on Saturday 22nd July
This is your invitation to the The Walk and Talk Big Summer Picnic! Join us on Saturday 22nd July for a free get together for all our...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Pollards Hill joins the Walk and Talk party
Two former Merton Mayors (and local councillors), the community police, Dr Mohan from the nearby Wide Way Medical Centre who does such...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Join us for our Pollards Hill Walk and Talk on 15th July
Come along for the launch of our new Pollards Hill Walk and Talk at 10.30am on Saturday 15th July. We will meet outside the New Horizon...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 5
- 1 min
A big Happy birthday to our Colliers Wood Walkers and Talkers -and a present for you...
Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday to us..yes it's the one year birthday of our Colliers Wood Walk and Talk. ....and what do you get on...
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Andy Yates
- Jul 3
- 1 min
The Walk and Talk Movement is coming to Pollards Hill
Great news - we are going to be walking and talking together in Pollards Hill every Saturday at 10.30am from 15th July. We will meet...
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Andy Yates
- Jun 26
- 2 min
How The Walk and Talk Movement is an important refuge for refugees
The 25th Anniversary of Refugee Week recently could not have coincided with more poignant reminders of the growing Global problem we are...
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Andy Yates
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Why Men's Health Week Matters
When I sat down to write this blog on Men's Health Week, I couldn't help but take a minute to reflect on just how important talking about...
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