This initiative was aimed at developing different sets of backpack content for different types of visitors. By developing sets of equipent, it was hoped that visitors would rent or buy a backpack suited to their interests or plans for the family. The project worked, but showed very different results from those originally anticipated.
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Backpacks, what works and what is needed?
A night in the open, will it rain?
I don't care if it rains....
Snug and ready
Nordic walking
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Best practice: The Annual Norwegian Walking Festival
The Annual Norwegian Walking Festival is a successful example of public private partnership working together to capitalise on the special qualities of the region of Nordmore to promote public health, encourage local economy and establish sustainable tourism as a philosophy.
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CMI Cafe Mermaids
This is one of many Community Mobilisation Initiatives developed by Coast Alive partners. This one was done by Kragerø Subpartner, Bamble, in Norway. It was aimed at activating local unemployed immigrant women, who were relatively inactive and who did little exercise, out into the local community as a means of facilitating increased integration, developing skills and increasing job employability.
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CMI Circular walks in Great Yarmouth and nearby coastal villages
This is one of many Community Mobilisation Initiatives developed by Coast Alive partners. This one was done by Norfolk County Council, in UK. It was aimed at mobilising local people (particularly those with mental health issues) who were relatively inactive and who did little exercise, to regularly use the local footpaths and to walk more often as a free and easy way of including exercise as part of everyday life.
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CMI Stimulating Walking, a programme for those normally inactive, Fryslan
This is one of many Community Mobilisation Initiatives developed by Coast Alive partners. This one was done by Fryslan in the Netherlands. It was aimed at activating those members of the local community who did not normally take much exercise. The activity was also to include measuring heart rate etc. -
CMI The Great Outdoor Activities Day
This activity was aimed at testing how best to attract the general public to a range of outdoor activities and ensure that as many as possible of them participated.
One of the advertisements to attract visitors
Some of the kayaks ready for action
Kayaking is for all ages
Fishing is always popular
Geocaching is great fun for all the family -
Structure of Walking Paths Zeeland (NL)
The Province of Zeeland, the Stichting Landschapsbeheer Zeeland (foudation for landscape management) and the Route Bureau Zeeland are developing a network of walking routes in Zeeland. It will be an opportunity for all kinds of people to go out and see, learn and experience more of the historical elements and landscape of this countryside. So, while walking they enjoy the fresh air, watch the birds in the sky and learn about the cultural heritage at the same time. Moreover, this situation has great social effects. Local people are more involved in the management, get enthousiastic and take people out to discover their own region and history.
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Walking for Health (England)
Walking for Health (WfH)is a national scheme in England which encourages more people to become physically active in their local communities by supporting the development of health walks in local areas led by volunteers. The WfH model includes resources and structures to ensure the sustainability of schemes.
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