THE Shropshire Hills with its great walking countryside will be the base for the efforts of a charity that encourages people to get out and about.

Climbing Out, is looking for people who would benefit from attending their monthly walk and talk days, which aim to help people rebuild their motivation following a physical or mental trauma.

The charity has found the pandemic has increased the need for their work. In 2021 alone they helped over 100 individuals with their mix of outdoor activities, mental resilience coaching, teamwork, camaraderie, fresh air, fun and one-to-one support.

During tougher Covid restrictions, when Climbing Out couldn’t hold their residential programmes, they launched ‘Walk and Talk Days’ to get people active, reduce social isolation and build mental resilience. The days were a success, so they have continued. In 2022 they will hold one a month in Shropshire and are eager to hear from people who might benefit from signing up.