Walkers have been stepping out in groups to improve their fitness.

Twice-weekly Health Walks are being held on the Island, supported by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent.

The walks have been taking place for almost three years. The NHS is encouraging more people to get involved.

The walks are lead by Minster resident Jenny Chilvers and her son-in-law Ian Jennings.

Other volunteers have been recruited and have been attracting beginners and enthusiasts ever since.

Jenny said: “When we first started the walks we found some people were happy to go on a longer walk as well as a shorter one.

“Bad weather doesn’t put us off – I recently led a group of 14 through fog a few weeks ago.

“People have said to me how much fitter they feel as a result and it has become a great social event as well. We often have around 30 people joining us.”

A two hour walk is held on Wednesday mornings, and an hour long stroll on Fridays.

If you would like to join any of the Health Walks sponsored by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent, please call 01304 828700 and ask for the coordinator Julia Wells.

Alternatively email enquiries to healthwalks@eastcoastkent.nhs.uk