My name is Doreen Fear. I am 81 years old.
I first became involved in the ICP after retiring 22 years ago. I joined the walking group which was just starting and had 15 wonderful years packed with fun and comradeship; this opened up a whole new experience of seeing new places. When eventually I had to give up walking we met every Wednesday as a 3 mile group which helps us keep in touch with friends and socialise which is very important to health and well being as we get older. We have also been involved with voluntary work when needed.
The Art Group
I would like to thank the Inner City Project for giving me the opportunity to get involved with art. Something I have wanted to do for a long time.
The staff have been so helpful in getting the art group storage space for their equipment (paper, brushes, paints etc) and a room in which we can practise.
We have all benefited from this and as a result the progress every one of us has made over the past few years is really noticeable.
We are very grateful for everything the staff have done for us and hope it may continue for years to come.
Yours Sincerely,
Dennis
Pathfinders
Way-back-when I was reluctantly persuaded to join the PATHFINDERS. I don't drive so it helped me visit countryside places I wouldn't normally get to see and to meet other like-minded people of a similar age.
I soon realised walking once a month wasn't sufficent and was encouraged to join other groups - I now walk regularly twice weekly.
Without PATHFINDERS I wouldn't be walking as regularly or as far as I do - I wouldn't be as fit or as active - I wouldn't have visited so many and varied beautiful places.
Their support and encouragement, coupled with skills learnt from trips out, map reading and first aid courses, have given me the confidence to lead other walking groups.
They are a grand bunch and I have much to thank them for - long may they continue in the work they do.
Andy
(P.S. When my wife was ill walking gave me a much needed break)
West End Walkers
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to recommend the ICP. For all the work they do.
For several years I have been involved in their walking group and volunteering. I have mainly been involved with Kath and Dave who are very knowledgeable and understand the needs of older people.
I have gained much pleasure with the ICP, as a carer for my elderly mother who is house bound and needs full time care. I have found an escape and something to look forward to.
Living in a large city with no transport can cause problems the ICP has given me creativity and focussed my sights on outdoor activities.
I can not express my pleasure I have had over the years. The ICP is needed greatly and life without it would be very dull.
Yours faithfully,
Val.
I have been a member of the Inner City Project for over 12 years and have volunteered at Wallington, Gibside and the Inner City Office.
Thoughout this time I have been involved in the West End Walking Group and the Art Group and feel that I have become a more confident and positive person owing to the many activities I have experienced due to the 'Kellett Fund', namely swimming, photography, local history, map reading and orienteering. A group of us walked Hadrians Wall - 84 miles in 2004. As a result I found the courage to walk or should I say 'run' the walk through the Samania Gorge whilst on holiday in Crete. Eleven miles in the heat with compulsory water and 10 minute rest stations! The terrain was tough - uneven paths, over rocks, crossing a river and duckboards hugging cliffs. An experience not to be missed!
As you can see the National Trust Inner City Project, with all the staff and all the friends I have made have enriched my life since I retired in 1999.
Sylvia.
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