Melton walking group, the Melton Library Walkers, celebrated 10 years of walking together in recent weeks.
The group that walks for the Heart Foundation was started in November 2013 by Leanne Christie who worked as an activities coordinator for the Melton council.
Rhonda Weir and Mary Foster joined very soon after where Ms Christie said she saw potential for them to become leaders of the group.
The two have been the leaders of the group basically since the beginning and jointly won the Heart Foundation’s inaugural ‘Golden Shoe’ award in 2015.
The group now has 20 to 30 walkers of varying ages and walking paces and all attend each week in any weather.
The main walking route of about three kilometres takes them through Hannah Watts Park and round by the golf course. Some members continue on the walk for approximately five kilometres through the botanic gardens.
The continued attendance of the participants is testament to the physical and social benefit of this group. Many long-lasting friendships have evolved within the group. They are a friendly, chatty mix of Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne people. Many enjoy a coffee and a further chat at the library cafe after their walk. With the group always on the hunt for new members.
They celebrated their 10 year milestone with a delicious morning-tea after their walk on November 27 with several special guests.
