NORTH Somerset residents are being encouraged to put on their walking boots and join in an initiative to improve their fitness.

NORTH Somerset residents are being encouraged to put on their walking boots and join in an initiative to improve their fitness.

A series of autumn health walks have been organised by North Somerset Council for those wanting to take more exercise in a friendly environment.

The following walks will all take place on Mondays at 2pm.

October 8 - Sandpoint National Trust car park

October 15 - Ashcombe Park Cafe

October 22 - Hutton Village Hall

October 29 - Bleadon Village Hall

November 5 - Argos car park, Worle

November 12 - Winscombe, in the car park behind the Woodborough Arms Pub

November 19 - Clarence Park Cafe, Weston

November 26 - Matalan car park, Weston village

December 3 - Kewstoke Village Hall

December 10 - Uphill Way Car Park

December 17 - Prince Consort Gardens, Weston

For more details contact Kira Thorpe, on (01275) 812043, or Liz Lansley on 546746.