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Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is encouraging residents to join the 8th UK Recovery Walk, which takes place in Halton on 10th September.

The Recovery Walk is held in September every year, as part of Recovery Month. It aims to raise awareness of substance misuse support and recovery from addiction. The walk celebrates the achievements of individuals in recovery, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Organised by Faces and Voices of Recovery – FAVOR UK – an advocacy organisation addressing issues of stigma, discrimination and social justice – the walk takes place in a different location each year. This year, it’s coming to Widnes in Halton – and as it’s close to home, Warrington residents are invited to join in.

The Recovery Walk is just 1.5 miles and will take place at the Widnes Select Stadium, Lower House, Widnes, starting at 12 noon.

Anyone can join the walk, from those who are recovering from alcohol or drugs addiction, their families or friends who want to show their support and celebrate the achievement of recovery, or if you just want to walk!  There’s no need to register, you can just turn up and join in.

It will be part of a full afternoon of entertainment being held at the stadium, with many attractions including a fun fair, DJ and comedy workshops, skateboarding, BMX bikes, arts and crafts, live bands, dance troupes and a children’s entertainer.  It promises to be an amazing day out.

The Pathways to Recovery health bus will also be on site to provide information about the Warrington drug and alcohol service.

Helping people to stop smoking will be a key theme of the day and local stop smoking services will be on hand to engage with people and offer advice. In Warrington stop smoking advisers are available at Livewire Lifestyles and stop smoking clinics are easy to access. All support provided is free and you can choose between group support or one-to-one. Call Livewire Lifestyles 0300 003 0818 or visit livewirewarrington.co.uk/lifestyle/stop-smoking

Cllr Pat Wright, executive board member for statutory health, said: “Substance misuse and addiction has a huge impact on individuals and families. That’s why I passionately believe we should support important events like these.

“This is always such a well-attended event each year and it’s a great opportunity to get involved.  Feedback from previous years has been very positive and the day enjoyed by all.”

The Halton Recovery Walk takes place at 12 noon, Saturday 10 September 2016. For more information visit www.csarsg.org.uk and type ‘Recovery Walk’ into the search box.

Anyone who needs support for drug and alcohol issues can contact Pathways To Recovery at 14-16 Bold Street, or on phone 01925 415176.

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