Our Community Health and Engagement Officer (CHEO) for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Emily Galton, recently joined local group Hampshire Roamability for a ramble in the New Forest -find out how it went and how you can get involved:

"Yesterday I joined Hampshire Roamability for a ramble in the New Forest. It was a very cold day, but beautiful sunshine. I rambled around 6 miles with the group, out towards Cadman's pool and surrounding areas. It was great to engage with the group, learn about some of their barriers.

I spoke with one of the members of the group who said she would like to see some more younger people join the group, as she said it has helped massively with her independence and it gets her dog out too! She informed me she has ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis).

During the ramble she explained she faced a barrier with not having a WAV. But she overcame that and now uses a small trailer to transport her off roader scooter to go on Rambles! These photos and this engagement will feature in the West Hampshire, Southampton & IOW NHS Wheelchair service and repair service's winter newsletter in February!

We even got joined by a little Robin, who flew from a branch on a bush, and came right up close to me. It was a delight!

I've joined the group before, so have built a good relationship with them. They've left an open invitation for me to join any future rambles. They were delighted when i asked if they'd like to feature in the Hampshire Wheelchair service newsletter.

Hopefully it will help their rambling group grow..."

Upcoming Rambles 

If you'd like to join Hampshire RoamAbility on a ramble or if you'd like more information, please contact Di Petit or Mave Hiseman:

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