Organisers of the UK Recovery Walk are calling on the Prime Minister David Cameron and media mogul Rupert Murdoch to join their march through Cardiff city centre on September 10th.
“It’s all about recovery,” said Wynford Ellis Owen, chair of the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff and chief executive of the Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs. “Very many people in the UK, including public figures, are recovering from some situation or another.
“With this latest phone hacking scandal hanging over the country, tarnishing Britain’s reputation overseas as well as at home, I would like to extend an open invitation to Mr Cameron and Mr Murdoch to take part in our event. It would be good to see them with us, joining in with people from across the UK, to mark their first steps on the road to recovery.
“But let’s not stop there! I’d also like to invite the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and the Governor of the Bank of England Sir Mervyn King to take part to represent the recovery being made by the UK economy.
“Most of the people walking will of course be recovering from very different conditions to these public figures. Addiction is a major problem in today’s society and the UK Recovery Walk is about spreading the positive message that with support and treatment, people can and do regain control over their lives.”
Over 1,500 people are expected to take part in an organised procession through Cardiff city centre. The walk is about celebrating success and promoting the benefits of effective treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems to society.
The Cardiff event is supported by the UK Recovery Federation, the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff Council and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff and Voluntary Action Cardiff. It follows on from two previous successful UK Recovery Walks, held in Liverpool and Glasgow.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Sponsors line-up to support UK Recovery Walk
With six weeks to go, organisers of this year’s UK Recovery Walk, which takes place in Cardiff on 10th September, have announced their first set of sponsors, namely Crime Reduction Initiative (CRI), Western Power Distribution, M&D Care Ltd and Princes Gate Water.
Over 1,500 people are expected to take part in an organised procession through Cardiff city centre to show that people do overcome their addictions and can regain control over their lives. The walk is about celebrating success and promoting the benefits of effective treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems to society.
The UK Recovery Walk is also supported by the UK Recovery Foundation, UK Recovery Academy, the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff Council and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff.
Wynford Ellis Owen, chair of the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff and chief executive of the Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, said, “It’s a real pleasure to have the support of CRI, Western Power Distribution and Princes Gate Water for Wales’ first ever Recovery Walk. We want to give people hope - to show that individuals can find light at the end of the tunnel. Recovery is a reality and we want as many people as possible who are suffering because of their addictions to realise that treatment is available and is effective.”
On behalf of CRI, Mike Pattinson, director, commented, “We are delighted to sponsor the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff. As an organisation we work with individuals, families and communities across England and Wales that are affected by drugs, alcohol, crime, homelessness, domestic abuse, and antisocial behaviour. Our projects, delivered in both communities and prisons, encourage and empower people to take control of their lives and motivate them to find solutions to their problems.”
Karen Welch, sponsorship manager, Western Power Distribution, said, “Western Power is an active supporter of community events and is delighted to lend its support to the children’s activities taking place in front of Cardiff City Hall as part of the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff. We want children and young people to have a future which isn’t marred by addiction and over-dependency on alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are proud to be a part of the walk’s message of hope.”
Michele Martin, director of M&D Care Ltd, providers of care for young adults with mental health issues in Skewen, near Swansea, added, “It’s a privilege to be supporting this first ever Welsh Recovery Walk because it will go a long way towards countering the considerable amount of prejudice, discrimination and stigmatization of people with addiction and mental health problems that still exists in society.”
Glyn Jones of Princes Gate Water said, “We’re pleased to provide the walkers in this year’s UK Recovery Walk with the key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle. Water is the source of life and Pembrokeshire water is best of all!”
Over 1,500 people are expected to take part in an organised procession through Cardiff city centre to show that people do overcome their addictions and can regain control over their lives. The walk is about celebrating success and promoting the benefits of effective treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems to society.
The UK Recovery Walk is also supported by the UK Recovery Foundation, UK Recovery Academy, the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff Council and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff.
Wynford Ellis Owen, chair of the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff and chief executive of the Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, said, “It’s a real pleasure to have the support of CRI, Western Power Distribution and Princes Gate Water for Wales’ first ever Recovery Walk. We want to give people hope - to show that individuals can find light at the end of the tunnel. Recovery is a reality and we want as many people as possible who are suffering because of their addictions to realise that treatment is available and is effective.”
On behalf of CRI, Mike Pattinson, director, commented, “We are delighted to sponsor the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff. As an organisation we work with individuals, families and communities across England and Wales that are affected by drugs, alcohol, crime, homelessness, domestic abuse, and antisocial behaviour. Our projects, delivered in both communities and prisons, encourage and empower people to take control of their lives and motivate them to find solutions to their problems.”
Karen Welch, sponsorship manager, Western Power Distribution, said, “Western Power is an active supporter of community events and is delighted to lend its support to the children’s activities taking place in front of Cardiff City Hall as part of the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff. We want children and young people to have a future which isn’t marred by addiction and over-dependency on alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are proud to be a part of the walk’s message of hope.”
Michele Martin, director of M&D Care Ltd, providers of care for young adults with mental health issues in Skewen, near Swansea, added, “It’s a privilege to be supporting this first ever Welsh Recovery Walk because it will go a long way towards countering the considerable amount of prejudice, discrimination and stigmatization of people with addiction and mental health problems that still exists in society.”
Glyn Jones of Princes Gate Water said, “We’re pleased to provide the walkers in this year’s UK Recovery Walk with the key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle. Water is the source of life and Pembrokeshire water is best of all!”
Monday, 11 July 2011
Fancy Dress & Banner and Placard competitions
Fancy Dress Competition.
To help make the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff 2011 on 10th September as spectacular and colourful as possible we encourage participants to walk in fancy dress. There will be a prize awarded for the best costume on the day! (to be judged during the walk)
The categories will be
18+
11-17.
Under 11s.
So get your thinking caps on and start designing your costumes ready for September 10th @ 11.00am Cardiff City Hall.
Cardiff Recovery Walk 2011 Banner and Placard competition.
The recovery walk aims to put a face and voice to recovery! Please express yourselves with a banner or placard with a message or slogan which captures the spirit of the walk!! The bigger, more colourful the better! (to be judged during the walk)
There will be a prize awarded for the best banner on the day!
The categories will be
18+
11-17.
Under 11s.
So get your thinking caps on and start designing your banners and placards ready for September 10th @ 11.00am Cardiff City Hall.
To help make the UK Recovery Walk Cardiff 2011 on 10th September as spectacular and colourful as possible we encourage participants to walk in fancy dress. There will be a prize awarded for the best costume on the day! (to be judged during the walk)
The categories will be
18+
11-17.
Under 11s.
So get your thinking caps on and start designing your costumes ready for September 10th @ 11.00am Cardiff City Hall.
Cardiff Recovery Walk 2011 Banner and Placard competition.
The recovery walk aims to put a face and voice to recovery! Please express yourselves with a banner or placard with a message or slogan which captures the spirit of the walk!! The bigger, more colourful the better! (to be judged during the walk)
There will be a prize awarded for the best banner on the day!
The categories will be
18+
11-17.
Under 11s.
So get your thinking caps on and start designing your banners and placards ready for September 10th @ 11.00am Cardiff City Hall.
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