Wellbeing Bubble Walk for Grief & Loss - Hothfield Heathlands & Lake House

A gentle paced wellbeing walk in and around the beautiful surroundings of Hothfield Heathlands and at The Lake House Holistic Venue It is not because things die, that they are beautiful. Things are beautiful, Because somehow, A part of them lives on. And never dies. I welcome you to join us on this gentle paced “In loving memory” circular (of about 2 miles) walk starting and ending in the idyllic setting of the Lake House, Hothfield, near Ashford, Kent. Along the way there will be stops to share comforting and encouraging words and poems, and to blow rainbow tinted bubble kisses into the sky to our loved, and never forgotten ones. Why bubbles: Blowing bubbles on this grief and loss walk offers a gentle, beautiful way to release what words cannot hold, each bubble a wish, a memory, a whispered message to the one you miss. Light, fleeting, and luminous, they mirror the fragile nature of grief while reminding us that love, like the bubble’s shimmer, never truly vanishes; it simply changes form, rising on the wind to become part of the sky, the air, the world around us. It’s a quiet act of letting go without forgetting - soft, playful, and deeply healing, turning heavy emotion into something that can float and fly. ( We will have some bubbles available but please bring your own if you are able) Every life lost is the life of someone beautiful. This walk is for everyone who would like to remember those we have lost or are grieving for, (they can be our pets too) and as this walk is on World Mental Health Day, this walk is also to raise awareness of the many lives lost to suicide; in the UK more than 100 every week, worldwide about one person every 43 seconds. The Lake House will be available for refreshments, including delicious pastries and cakes both prior to and after the walk, which can be consumed sitting next to the idyllic lake, flowing with golden fish, or within the cafe itself. There is also a shop on site with a range of wellbeing related gifts. For more information on the Lake House please click this link The £5 attendance fee for the walk will go towards supporting local people with their mental health challenges. No purchase needs to be made from the Lake House to attend this event. Please contact us if: You need signposting to where you can receive the right support for your loss, grief or if you feel suicidal or need someone to talk too. You need help with planning your journey on the day. You can support / donate to the walk, provide support on the day and most of all spread the word to friends, family, groups and clubs about this walk. Walk Q and As: What age range is the walk suitable for? All ages welcome. All children under 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Stiles on route? No Dogs on leads welcome, however they are not allowed (unless an assistance dog) into internal buildings. Suitable for pushchairs - Yes, some steps. May need lifting over kissing gates. Accessibility: Suitable for mobility scooters: Those with mobility scooters or within wheelchairs will be able to attend some areas of the route, both at Lake House and on Hothfield Heathlands. All Terrain chairs are likely to be able to ride on most of the Heathland, but more standard chairs would likely have some difficulties. We will be using an area set aside for disability access for one of our key stops. The Heathlands depending on the weather at the time can be muddy and sticky. It has rutted areas and rabbit holes. Please contact me if you need assistance or further details. Refreshments available: Yes at Lake House Toilets: Yes at Lake House Take a packed lunch. Optional. Refreshments are available to purchase at the Lake House. Linear walk - No Circular walk - Yes Family friendly - Yes Takes in scenery - Yes Takes in woodland - Yes There are stiles on the route - No There are steps on route - Less than 10 Clothing: Please wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day, we will be walking through fields. Sturdy boots or walking shoes are recommended as it could be slippery in places underfoot. Photography: Photographs will be taken and may be used within a follow up report or future marketing. If you do not want to be part of these please state this before the walk departs. Medication: Please let a leader know if you need to take any medications during the walk. There will be regular stops but if you require to take these at a particular time we can make a stop to do so. Religious Breaks: If you need to stop for a prayer or other religious practice break, please let a leader know and we will respect your needs for these. Other challenging medical conditions including mental health: Please let me know if you might need a time out, or prefer to walk apart, or need to stay close to myself or a support walker. I have worked in mental health for over 10 years and understand how participation in an activity like this can cause anxiety and overwhelm. All information will be kept in strict confidence, and if you need a conversation prior to and following this event, this can be arranged. This walk is covered by comprehensive liability insurance, supplied by RIPE Insurance. A trained first aider with full first aid kit will be present throughout. This is a group walk, however if you would like a one to one or smaller group walk and talk session, either at this location or somewhere more convenient to you, I currently have 3 spaces available at 25% off for enquiries made through Eventbrite. Refunds: As this is a walk raising funds for the support of those with mental health challenges, no refunds will be given. Any further questions, please contact me via the contact form on my website www.walkwild.net or send a question from this page. I look forward to walking with you. Michael WalkWild Wellbeing - Wellbeing Without Walls