Citylife in Rugeley and Cannock Chase March April 2021

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Mountain of Support for Charity .......................... For many, coping with and recovering from domestic abuse could be likened to climbing a mountain. How fitting, then, that one local man decided to do just that! Paul Wright scaled Mount Snowdon to not only raise awareness about domestic abuse but also to raise funds for New Era, the domestic abuse service for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent that helped a close friend turn her life around. As well as challenging weather conditions, Paul had to overcome his fear of heights when he tackled the 3,560-feet peak. Paul, aged 39, who is Lichfield born and bred, is chairman of Lichfield Social Community Football Club and was joined by 17 friends, all of whom had to conform to the social distancing measures that were in place at that time. Thanks to the generosity of friends, family and local businesses, the group has already raised £3,000 - more than doubling Paul’s original fundraising target. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/paul-wright-760. New Era’s confidential helpline for victims of domestic abuse is available 24-hours on 0300 303 3778. Alternatively, a live webchat operates round-the-clock via www.newera.uk. One Foot Forward Walking for Wellbeing By Louise Morris .......................... Due to the restrictions placed on our everyday lives caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety. During the spring and summer months there are greater opportunities to spend time outdoors, but during the autumn and winter, when the days are short, our time spent outdoors is much reduced, increasing our chances of suffering from anxiety and stress. No matter what time of year, spending time surrounded by nature and being mindful of the natural world around us can make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Taking a walk in your local park, along a quiet country lane, immersing yourself in nature at a nature reserve or in an ancient woodland provides us with an opportunity to relax and breath. Using our senses to touch, smell, see and hear nature is extremely beneficial to our mental wellbeing. Transforming the Trent Valley is launching its Connecting with Nature project in 2021, offering people the opportunity to connect with nature to improve their mental wellbeing. Participants will begin to understand the river, wetlands and heritage of the Trent Valley through a programme using ‘forest school’ type methods, including community gardening, guided walks and bushcraft activities. For ideas on how to make your daily walk more mindful, see our One Foot Forward page: www.thetrentvalley.org.uk/walk_well.php. If you are interested in finding out more about how Connecting with Nature could help you, email us at TTTV@staffs-wildlife.org.uk or visit www.thetrentvalley.org.uk/cca.php?project=PrNature for some interesting and useful videos on mindfulness. 20
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