Walkers asked to say ‘I do’ for record bid in Cheshire‘ and across the North West ’s Delamere Forest

Mar 7 2011 by David Holmes, Chester Chronicle

THERE’S still time to join thousands of women and men who will be stepping out in Cheshire in wedding dresses this summer.

The world record attempt has been organised by the North West Healthy Living Network Project.

The event, called the Big Big Day, will see a series of 5K walks being held across the region including one at Delamere Forest.

And to launch the race, men and women took to the streets of Chester on a wedding march in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.

The real event is on June 25 when there will be five walks at the same time across the North West in Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester and Cumbria.

In Cheshire, the event will take place at Delamere Forest and will be a fun day out for all with live music, local DJs, competitions and beauty treatments as well as the 5K walk.

Gillian Halliwell, from the North West Healthy Living Project, said: “We want to create a fun way for the people of the North West to become healthier.

“The 5k walks are for people of any age or health background and will be a fun day for the whole family. People don’t need to wear a full wedding dress – just follow the theme.”

Participants will receive a training pack of physical activity and healthy eating suggestions along with wedding fancy dress props to get them ready for the 5K. Visit www.healthylivingnorthwest.org.uk for details.

The North West Healthy Living Network Project is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The network supports a range of projects in the region, which aim to improve the health and well-being of local communities and individuals.