A new year meander in Alexandra Park

What happens when we slow down and really pay attention?

Join us for a gentle winter meander through Alexandra Park. We'll take our time, put our phones away and notice the place around us — the colours, sounds, smells and textures of winter, the paths we follow, the wildlife we pass and the small details that are easy to miss.

The meander will be facilitated by a qualified mindfulness teacher, Simo Bradley, with a few simple prompts to help us look and listen more closely. The idea is to simply spend some time being somewhere, rather than rushing through it.

The meander will be relaxed and lightly social, with plenty of opportunity to chat but no pressure to do so. At the end of the walk, we can try to find a nice café or pub to warm us up.

The event is about noticing and being present, not covering a particular distance or reaching a particular destination.

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Schedule:

13:00 - meet by the entrance to the park right next to Alexandra Parade railway station

13:10 - brief introduction by the walk leader, and then we set off

14:15-ish - meander ends.

We can then try to find a nice café or pub to warm ourselves up.

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Cost: Donation - as much or little as you want, payable by cash or bank transfer

Clothes: Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for the Glasgow winter. We’ll be outside for an hour or more, so bring a waterproof in case of rain

Pace: This is a slow meander, not a power walk. We will go at a pace which is comfortable for all

Safety: We will stick together as a group throughout. Please don't wander off without letting us know!

Accessibility: The route may include paved paths, grass, uneven ground and some slopes. If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch beforehand and I’ll do my best to accommodate them

Weather: We’ll go ahead in ordinary Glasgow weather. If it’s truly horrendous the walk may be rearranged