As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting with pride, gratitude and warmth on what has been a truly meaningful year for Walk Talk Action…

This year has been about people. About connection. About movement, shared stories and the simple but powerful act of walking alongside one another.

With every walk, conversation, workshop and moment spent together, we have continued to build safe, welcoming spaces where people can walk, talk, learn and grow at their own pace.

Throughout 2025, we have seen confidence rebuild, friendships form and people take positive steps forward. Sometimes small, sometimes life-changing, but always significant.

From community walks and conversations to wellbeing sessions and time spent in nature, every activity has been rooted in compassion and understanding.

None of this would be possible without the incredible people who make Walk Talk Action what it is.

To our directors, staff, volunteers, walk leaders and partners — thank you. Your commitment, care and belief in what we do never ceases to amaze.

And to every single person who has joined us this year. Whether you came along once or walked with us every week – thank you for being part of the WTA community.

You are the heart of everything we do.

As we take a short break to rest and recharge, please note:

Walk Talk Action will be closed from Friday 19 December 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year with renewed energy and purpose.

We begin 2026 with a full and varied programme designed to gently ease us back into connection and community:

Tuesday 6 January – Longton Park Walk
13:00–14:30
Location: Longton Park

Wednesday 7 January – Tea & Toast
10:00–12:00
Location: St Francis Church, Sandon Road, Meir Heath, ST3 7LH

Thursday 8 January – Step Forwards Group Meeting
13:00–15:00
Location: Fenton Court Café

Thursday 8 January – Bushcraft Evening
18:00–20:00
Location: WTA Retreat

Friday 9 January – Wilderness Walk with Lee
Meeting time: 09:30
Location: Blithfield Reservoir

While Walk Talk Action offers connection, community and peer support, please note that we are not a crisis service.

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or needs urgent mental health support, help is always available:

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (UK, free, 24/7)
• NHS Mental Health Crisis Support – Call 111 and select the mental health option
• Changes Health & Wellbeing – Peer support
• Mind and North Staffs Mind – Mental health support
• Help A Squaddie – Veterans support
• PAPYRUS – Suicide prevention
• Talking Therapies – Counselling services
• Emergency – If you are in immediate danger, call 999

Reaching out is a strength, and you do not have to face things alone.

As we step into 2026, we do so with hope, purpose and a continued commitment to walking alongside our community — one conversation and one step at a time.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to welcoming you back in January and moving forward together.

With warmth and gratitude,

Teri and the Walk Talk Action Team