Still walking tall after five years
Five years after we set up The Walk and Talk Movement to inspire local people…
Andy Yates6 October, 2026
Why walking and talking is such a rewarding experience
As I enjoyed a really uplifting Saturday morning in beautiful surroundings with the lovely and…
Andy Yates7 July, 2026
The Walk and Talk Movement partners with The Allegr Foundation Charity
The Walk and Talk Movement is delighted to announce it has teamed up with health…
Andy Yates8 June, 2026
A Beautiful Walk and Talk Wedding Celebration
Mitcham Walk and Talk have shared a lovely, beautiful and touching wedding celebration together. The…
Andy Yates25 May, 2026
A Wimbledon Common and Putney Walk and Talk birthday to remember
A little update on the Wimbledon Common and Village Walk and Talk third year birthday…
Andy Yates18 May, 2026
A Wimbledon Common community celebration
We are so happy that the ever popular Wimbledon Common and Village Walk and Talk…
Andy Yates13 May, 2026
Happy birthday to Tooting Common Walk and Talk – and why it is so special
The Tooting Common Walk and Talk celebrates its third birthday this week and it highlights…
Andy Yates16 March, 2026
Stepping up our impact
At The Walk and Talk Movement we are so proud of inspiring local communities to…
Andy Yates23 February, 2026
Bagpipes and haggis strike a lovely note for the Wimbledon Park community
Burns weekend really is a special occasion for the Wimbledon Park Walk and Talkers. Every…
Andy Yates28 January, 2026
London’s life hack – Walk and Talk features in The Londoners Magazine
Some happy news. The Walk and Talk Movement has featured in a lovely article in…
Andy Yates20 January, 2026
Happy New Year to all the Walk and Talk community.
Happy New Year to all the Walk and Talk community. Regular Walkers and Talkers know…
Andy Yates1 January, 2026
Enjoy the real Christmas and New Year Spirit with a Walk and Talk
With the festive season is upon us and all the associated hustle and bustle, it is…
Andy Yates15 December, 2025
The real secret power of Walk and Talks…and yes it’s not just the walking and talking…
As I sat enjoying a coffee with walkers and talkers recently in the National Trust's…
Andy Yates24 November, 2025
Taking care of yourself – and others – can be as easy as a Walk and Talk
As the nights draw in, mid-November marks National Self Care Week and the theme this…
Andy Yates17 November, 2025
How Walking and Talking in nature has such a positive impact on health and happiness
Beautiful autumnal colours are currently lighting up our parks and green spaces - making Saturday…
Andy Yates28 October, 2025
A shout out to some great Walk and Talks in Putney Heath and Tooting Common
Let's celebrate Walk and Talks old and new. Putney Heath Walk and Talk is a…
Andy Yates30 September, 2025
Walk and Talk friendships and bonds are really worth celebrating
What a brilliant way to celebrate The Walk and Talk Movement's fourth birthday. On the…
Andy Yates22 September, 2025
Come and celebrate The Walk and Talk Movement’s fourth birthday
September is a special month for The Walk and Talk Movement as we celebrate our…
Andy Yates17 September, 2025
Come and join the Wandle Valley Walk and Talk on 20th September 2025
We are always proud to support the Wandle Fortnight - where communities and groups from…
Andy Yates3 September, 2025
New Walk and Talk launches in Putney Heath
Exciting news - a new community led Walk and Talk is launching in Putney Heath…
Andy Yates27 August, 2025
The Walk and Talk community is in great health
In a world where AI and technology increasingly grab the headlines, it is too easy…
Andy Yates13 August, 2025
Starting a Walk and Talk has never been easier
The Walk and Talk Movement is so happy to tell you that we have just…
Andy Yates9 May, 2025
Walk and Talks have spring in their steps
The sun is shining and it is bright news for community led Walk and Talks.…
Andy Yates3 April, 2025
A Civic Pride Award for a great Walk and Talk volunteer that makes us very proud
We are very proud of Walk and Talk volunteers, who play such an important part…
Andy Yates19 January, 2025
A Happy Christmas and New Year to the Walk and Talk Community
This year we wanted to give a special Christmas shout out to the local community…
Andy Yates18 December, 2024
A celebration of 1,000 Walk and Talks
A celebration of 1,000 Walk and Talks When the first Walk and Talk started in…
Andy Yates9 December, 2024
Calling All Battersea Park, Streatham Common, Lambeth, Putney Heath and Roehampton Communities
Calling all Battersea Park, Streatham Common, Lambeth, Putney Heath and Roehampton Communities At The Walk…
Andy Yates5 November, 2024
Wimbledon Park Walk and Talk hits 150 not out – come and celebrate with them
Wow - what a happy and healthy milestone. The Wimbledon Park community has just celebrated…
Andy Yates22 September, 2024
A Wonderful Wandle Get Together
What a wonderful Walk and Talk get together along the River Wandle as part of…
Andy Yates21 September, 2024
Wandle Walks and Talks you don’t want to miss
Every year the Wandle Fortnight celebrates the local Wandle Valley Community with a range of…
Andy Yates11 September, 2024
A double celebration for The Walk and Talk Movement
Hurrah! What better way to celebrate our third year birthday with a fun get together…
Andy Yates10 September, 2024
Join in the past, present and future of Walk and Talks
Walkers and Talkers are stepping back into the past on Saturday 17th August - as…
Andy Yates10 August, 2024
Get connected with Walk and Talks
One of the things we are most proud of is how Walk and Talks, and…
Andy Yates2 July, 2024
Walking and talking into history – come and join us Saturday 29th June
Come and join our Walk and Talks this Saturday 29th June for a step into…
Andy Yates23 June, 2024
Our Walk and Talk birthday celebration was a great reminder of the importance of community
The thriving Mitcham and Morden Walk and Talks celebrated their two year birthdays in style.…
Andy Yates9 June, 2024
Starting a Walk and Talk is a walk in the park
The Walk and Talk Movement's mission is to help communities set up their own Walk…
Andy Yates15 May, 2024
A record breaking day for Walk and Talks and an amazing celebration
We wanted to send our congratulations to the Wimbledon Common and Village Walk and Talk…
Andy Yates14 May, 2024
Come and enjoy a special 1st Anniversary Wimbledon Common & Village Walk and Talk on Saturday 11th May
Happy Birthday first birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Wimbledon Common &…
Andy Yates7 May, 2024
Step into National Walking month….with special news from the amazing Pollards Hill Walk andTalk group
May is National Walking month and what better way to celebrate than the heartwarming feedback…
Andy Yates2 May, 2024
Hurrah – King George’s Park is now walking and talking every Saturday…
We have a really lovely time at our King George's Park Walk and Talk launch…
Andy Yates21 April, 2024
Come to the King George’s Park Walk and Talk Launch 20th April
Come and join the launch of the King George's Park Walk and Talk at 10.30am…
Andy Yates11 April, 2024
The Walk and Talk Movement Launches New Website & Goes National
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website as part of…
Andy Yates26 March, 2024
Happy Birthday To The Award Winning Tooting Common Walk and Talk
It was a real pleasure to celebrate Tooting Common Walk and Talk's one year birthday…
Andy Yates11 March, 2024
Connecting the Dots…
Meaningful connections. That was the phrase that struck me when I was looking at the…
Andy Yates23 January, 2024
Walk and Talk – a New Year’s Resolution worth keeping
The start of a New Year is a time of reflection, to take stock, to…
Andy Yates28 December, 2023
Why Christmas is such an important time for a walk and talk together
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year - as American crooner Andy Williams…
Andy Yates18 December, 2023
There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met yet.
"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet." That is the quote…
Andy Yates27 November, 2023
How small things make a big difference
When the world appears to be in turmoil, it can be easy to forget that…
Andy Yates26 October, 2023
Why it has never been more important to talk
It's good to talk. If you are of a certain age you will remember the…
Andy Yates4 October, 2023
A new step forward for community walk and talks
The Walk and Talk Movement is so happy to announce the next stage of its…
Andy Yates22 September, 2023
Wow – we have walked to Australia
We had a fantastic birthday celebration on Saturday. Over the last two years, we have…
Andy Yates18 September, 2023
Happy 2nd Birthday to us – and the perfect present
Hip hip hooray - it's The Walk and Talk Movement's second birthday. We are celebrating…
Andy Yates12 September, 2023
A Big Wandle Walk and Talk to remember
Three walk and talk groups came together on Saturday 9th September to enjoy our Big…
Andy Yates11 September, 2023
Let’s have some fun in the sun this Saturday
The sun is shining and there are lots of things to enjoy this weekend. Come…
Andy Yates5 September, 2023
Some great community events you don’t want to miss…
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its…
Andy Yates20 August, 2023
The simple secret to better health revealed by new research
A little can go a long way - and getting social really helps. These are…
Andy Yates13 August, 2023
Why we Walk and Talk together
We love Walk and Talk but what gave you the idea to set it up…
Andy Yates7 August, 2023
A Walk and Talk Adventure Every Saturday
We are often asked what a Walk and Talk involves. In other words how long…
Andy Yates31 July, 2023
The Walk and Talk Picnic in the Park – celebrating our flourishing community together
Walkers and and Talkers from across Merton and Wandsworth had an amazing Summer get together…
Andy Yates24 July, 2023
Come along to the Walk and Talk big summer picnic on Saturday 22nd July
This is your invitation to the The Walk and Talk Big Summer Picnic! Join us…
Andy Yates17 July, 2023
Pollards Hill joins the Walk and Talk party
Two former Merton Mayors (and local councillors), the community police, Dr Mohan from the nearby…
Andy Yates16 July, 2023
Join us for our Pollards Hill Walk and Talk on 15th July
Come along for the launch of our new Pollards Hill Walk and Talk at 10.30am…
Andy Yates10 July, 2023
A big Happy birthday to our Colliers Wood Walkers and Talkers -and a present for you…
Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday to us..yes it's the one year birthday of our…
Andy Yates5 July, 2023
How The Walk and Talk Movement is an important refuge for refugees
The 25th Anniversary of Refugee Week recently could not have coincided with more poignant reminders…
Andy Yates26 June, 2023
Why Men’s Health Week Matters
When I sat down to write this blog on Men's Health Week, I couldn't help…
Andy Yates16 June, 2023
Happy Birthday to our Mitcham and Morden Walkers and Talkers
Happy Birthday to our Mitcham and Morden Walkers and Talkers Our Mitcham and Morden Walk…
Andy Yates11 June, 2023
Walking and Talking in the Houses of Parliament
Yes, The Walk and Talk Movement has officially walked and talked its way into the…
Andy Yates7 June, 2023
Celebrating our award winning Walk and Talk volunteers
To mark National Volunteers' Week we wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge…
Andy Yates5 June, 2023
Wimbledon Common – our biggest ever Walk and Talk
We really enjoyed our biggest ever Walk and Talk! Around 100 local people came together…
Andy Yates16 May, 2023
Great news – the Tooting Commons Walk and Talk launches
We had a lot of fun launching our first Wandsworth Walk and Talk from outside…
Andy Yates15 March, 2023
Step into Xmas and the New Year – with more walking, talking smiles and laughter together
Step into Xmas and the New Year - with more walking, talking smiles and laughter…
Andy Yates19 December, 2022
Walk and Talk makes history
We made our own little bit of history on our Walk and Talks recently. Our…
Andy Yates26 October, 2022
Don’t miss our new Walk and Talk video – it bought a smile and a tear to our eye
We are very happy to be able to show you our new video. Click on…
Andy Yates18 October, 2022
Why a simple walk and talk together can be so important…
When all is said and done the Walk and Talk Movement's mission is very simple.…
Andy Yates11 October, 2022
Walk and Talk steps up with hundreds joining us – we are having a great time…
So good to see hundreds of people from all parts of the community coming together…
Andy Yates15 August, 2022
What a Colliers Wood Walk and Talk launch!
What a launch for our new Colliers Wood Walk and Talk! The Mayor, Deputy Mayor,…
Andy Yates11 July, 2022
One day, two launches, three walk and talks, 114 walkers and talkers
One day, two launches, three walk and talks, 114 walkers and talkers, one deputy major,…
Andy Yates12 June, 2022
A very special Jubilee Walk and Talk to remember
We had a very special Jubilee. The amazing Tommy, a fantastic friend of us walkers…
Andy Yates6 June, 2022
Wimbledon Park Walkers and Talkers Bowled Over by a great day
Wow what a brilliant Saturday morning we had on 30th April - a great #walkandtalk…
Andy Yates9 May, 2022
Wombling Free Together in Wimbledon Park
Our Wimbledon Park Walkers and Talkers went Wombling Free on 7th May. Haydon the Womble…
Andy Yates9 May, 2022
Three simple and amazing things we learned from our first Wimbledon Park Walk and Talk
Three simple and amazing things we learned from our first Wimbledon Park Walk and Talk…
Andy Yates21 September, 2021
Wimbledon Park Walk and Talk is launched – now join us every Saturday 10.30am
Wimbledon Park Walk and Talk is launched - now join us every Saturday 10.30am What…
Andy Yates20 September, 2021
