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Ability Stroll

Published February 08th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment Ability Stroll

The ‘ability stroll’ has been included in this years famous annual Beach to Basin event alongside the new ‘pram stroll’ which follows the same course. This alternative route was designed in response to those who wish to participate along with the other 2 ½ thousand residents who enjoy this annual event.

The 9.4 and 5km course is not within everyone’s reach so this new 2.6 kmcourse has been designed with those in mind. Now those facing mobility challenges are invited to join in the day alongside the pram strollers who are also seeking a less congested, even and safer stroll.

The course is flat and reasonably ‘negotiable’ with just a small portion lacking a formal footpath and with parking available at Cobham Oval and traffic being minimal on a Sunday morning at 8.30 am safety shouldn’t be a problem.

The walk will finish at the town basin along with the Beach to Basin participants, for the prize giving event.

COME ALONG AND HAVE SOME FUN!

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Posted by kim silvey  on  03/19  at  08:54 AM

this ability stroll was welcomed by those who turned out to participate in it - despite the weather forecast of ‘doom and gloom’ it was an excellent day for the stroll with very light drizzle and zero wind factor - always a plus for those with mobility challenges!
this event will be well publicised in 09 - the 08 event served as a ‘trial stroll’...to test the market.

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Thanks Gail and Tiaho Trust for posting this information. I do hope people from the Northland can attend. Let me know if you require transport and I’ll see what I can do. Keep smiling, Mark

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