The Federation of Stadium Communities (FSC)

The ‘Closer to home, Circular Walks’ Scheme was set up in 2008 by the Federation of Stadium Communities with a pilot scheme covering Stoke North. The programme was launched in September 2008 with the release of the first set of walk maps covering Stoke north. The scheme has now moved into its second phase; having successfully developed 21 walk maps and trained 130+ volunteer walk leaders. It aims to help tackle the growing problem of obesity in Stoke-on-Trent by engaging with and motivating sedentary people to walk their way to health. The scheme complements the Change for Life, healthy lifestyles programme.

The Federation of Stadium Communities (FSC) is a national charity, established in 1991.The majority of professional sport stadia are located in areas of deprivation, characterised by low skills and training, poor access to services, poor health, high disability, crime, a poor environment and significant or high, minority ethnic populations.

FSC aims to improve the quality of life of all population groups in such stadium neighbourhoods both by the resolution of stadium related issues and problems and by exploring ways in which sports clubs, community groups and other appropriate agencies can work together to bring mutual benefit to the local area.

For more information please visit our website at: www.stadiumcommunities.org.uk

Telephone: 01782 831900

Email: info@stadiumcommunities.org.uk

Closer to Home Circular Walks Project

Telephone: 01782 831900

Email: walks@stadiumcommunities.org.uk

www.stadiumcommunities.org.uk