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Talk the Walk: Childhood
Talk the Walk is an innovative networking event for professionals working to promote walking. Our next outing is on Wednesday 9 September at Play England's head quarters in Islington, London. The theme of the evening will be "Childhood": Children, play and independent mobility - practical ways to implement change - join fellow professionals to explore how the lives of children in Britain can be improved. Professors Mayer Hillman (Policy Studies Institute) and Roger Mackett (University College London) are amongst speakers - so could you be. Follow the links below to register to take part.
Not sure this is really for you? Here's what others have said:
"I am still a bit stunned by the whole thing. I think you have hit on a really winning formula."
Robert Huxford, Director, Urban Design Group
"Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate in last night’s stimulating event. In addition to picking up a huge amount of interesting and useful information from the presentations, I met several people with whom I should be able to collaborate in the new future. I look forward to the next one."
David Blazey, Social Inclusion, Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects Manager, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
"Thanks so much for organising Tuesday's event. The world now feels full of potential and I am busy following up new contacts."
Jane Friend, Chief Executive, The Landscape Trust
"I have had a good hard think and honestly can’t think that from my point of view it could have been better. Brilliantly thought through and executed. Well done to all."
Laurel Joseph, Health Improvement Coordinator, Sutton & Merton Primary Care Trust
Talk the Walk is limited to 40 participants - so that everyone gets a chance to meet each other. If you are interested in taking part - don't delay, sign up now.
Find out more and register to take part - http://www.talkthewalk.info
Date added: 7 June 2009
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