When I moved back to the Uk from France 18 months ago I didn’t know anyone in my local area (Salford) and really missed the wide open spaces of rural France. I felt caged in by the density of urban living. It felt very difficult to meet and chat to people especially with Covid still on everyone’s minds. I felt lost and lonely.

I found this  group on Meetup, it took me a few months to build up the courage to turn up for a walk, but i am so glad I did. Karl works so hard to make sure the group is inclusive. I immediately felt welcome and over the past year have got to know regular walk attendees. At the pre Christmas dinner and walk I really felt that I belonged. I had a lovely feeling of community which had been lacking since my relocation to Salford.