This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Monday 25 August, 10:30am – 12pm

About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while being out in nature. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month at Dalkeith Country Park.

Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little bit of time out! No need to attend every month, book separately each month.

The VOCAL Midlothian local attraction and outdoor group will go for walks and visit attractions in local areas.

A VOCAL representative will arrive at 10:15am, have a bright yellow VOCAL t-shirt on and will meet everyone at the tall tree next to the seating area between the Palace and the Town Gate (the Town gate can be found on Dalkeith High Street).

The meeting point is north of the main car park (up the small hill) or straight ahead if you walk in from the town gate.

The walk will start promptly at 10:30am. If you need to contact us on the day, the mobile number is 07950648755. Please note, this mobile number is only used for events and activities purposes only and not monitored out with event days.

Directions to Dalkeith country park can be found on their website https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/plan-a-visit/.

Please note there is a charge to park in the car park at Dalkeith country park.

The walking route will last just over 1 hour (around 9,000 steps) and although the route will be generally flat, there may be uneven ground, small gradients, muddy ground and stairs.

Participants are expected to provide their own appropriate clothing and shoes, including waterproof clothing for wet days.

Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk and the safety of themselves.

If you have any questions, require assistance or support to enable you to attend, please let me know by emailing carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 (option 2).

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.