Sheila McCallion (Mind volunteer), Chris Jennings (walk leader), Rebecca Exley (volunteer coordinator) and walkers.

Mind in the Vale and Valeways are coordinating a walking programme to promote health and wellbeing,  which began St David’s Day at Barry Town Station. Group walking is beneficial to mental as well as physical health. The initiative is the beginning of a worthwhile partnership between the two organisations, which are integral to our community on the Vale.

I congratulated Mind in the Vale and Valeways at the Travellers in Mind Café at Barry Station. The inaugural walk was an hour long, with lovely coastal views led by one of Valeways walkleaders, Chris Jennings.

I am so pleased to support this initiative from Valeways and Mind – it encourages wellbeing by keeping fit and active while socialising.

Further Valeways/MIND walks will be held on Friday 5^th April, 3^rd May, 7^th June, 5^th July.