Featured story
“Coming on these weekly walks means so much more to me than just feeling the health benefits.”
Iqra chooses to walk every Friday with a walking group in Harehills. Years ago she was in a car accident and lost her husband. Through the weekly walks, she has grown in confidence and has been able to work her way through the difficult process of grief. Her favourite parts of the walks are the fresh air, meeting nice people from different cultures and their shared experiences of joy and sorrow.
All stories
“When you’re with somebody else just walking, it takes your mind off things, and that can be a huge relief and a feeling of comfort.”
Read Gayle's story
“There’s still a taboo and stigma attached to seeing ladies in our community ride a bike.”
Read Fozia's story
“Seeing these ladies and experiencing their confidence levels grow is both a pleasure and a privilege.”
Read Emma's storyCycling
“It’s made a huge difference to my mental wellbeing – I’d recommend it to anyone!”
Read storyWalking
“I used to just be in my house all day, I did not know anyone or any of the places around me.”
Read storyCycling
“I never imagined myself actually riding a bike, until all of a sudden I just had this urge in me to get moving.”
Read Naila's storyCycling
“You see very few ladies out on a bike wearing a hijab, we think there should be more.”
Read Omayma & Umme-Habiba's storyWalking
“I needed to feel settled, build up my confidence and to have a good routine in place.”
Read Susan's storyWalking