Walk and Talk Remembrance Event

Join us – AMPARO – for a face-to-face, gentle walk, open to anyone aged 18+ years, who are residing, working or studying within North Central London and who have been affected by suicide loss.

We will stroll around the beautiful Kenwood House grounds, passing The Hill Garden and Pergola, and surrounding Hampstead Heath on Saturday 21st September 2024; 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

The aim of the walk is to take the opportunity to connect with one another, improve social connectivity and improve overall health and wellbeing.

Research shows that engaging with nature is linked to positive health benefits and general wellbeing.

As well as individual health benefits, research shows that nature-based interventions can lead to improvements in social cohesion, social empowerment and social support, reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

As an individual bereaved by suicide, isolation and loss of connection in what can at times feel like an unsafe world is unfortunately quite commonplace.

So if you have been affected by suicide loss and reside, work or study in North London please come and join us.

Our AMPARO staff will be along on the walk to offer support and local signposting information and advice.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to this face-to-face meeting!

Please be aware of the following:

· Eventbrite registration is required.

· If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation.

· Please note: not all paths are fully accessible and can be slippy/muddy in adverse weather conditions.

· Dogs welcome, but please keep them on a lead.

· Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

· We ask that you please DO NOT attend the group if you or a member of your household are feeling physically unwell (incl. COVID)

· If you have/are experiencing a health condition which may impact your mobility needs please consult with your GP prior to attendance.

Walk & Talk around Kenwood House & Hampstead Heath

Start & Finish Point: Kenwood House Car Park (point 4 on map)

Start Time: 1.30pm

Distance: 9.7km / 6 miles

Approx duration: approx. 2 hours

Walking level: Intermediate

If you are unable to attend the walk or perhaps feeling less active please do join us for lunch and refreshments after the walk at: The Spaniard Inn at approximately 3.30pm.

Refreshments are not provided as part of the event and will be sought at your own cost.

Meeting time: 3.30pm

The Spaniards Inn

Spaniards Road, Hampstead

London, Greater London

NW3 7JJ

Tel: 020 8731 8406

https://www.thespaniardshampstead.co.uk/#/

Local Transport links:

Nearest station to Kenwood House

Kenwood House lies north of both Gospel Oak and Hampstead Heath on the mainline, and from both, you could take the 30-minute walk across Hampstead Heath itself. Alternatively, a 13-minute taxi ride will get you there quickly. From either station, you could catch the 210 bus to Compton Avenue Kenwood House (Stop E) and from Hampstead Heath mainline station, the 268 bus can catch up with the 210, from which you alight at Compton Avenue Kenwood House.

Supported by:

Amparo provides practical and emotional support for anyone bereaved by suicide. Amparo is a Listening Ear service.

For support, or for information about our service and how to refer, please visit amparo.org.uk or call our helpline on 0330 088 9255.

For further enquiries please contact:

[email protected]

Host or Publisher Amparo