THE EMBARK PROJECT
The Embark Project is about new beginnings, being supported to learn, develop, grow, connect, participate and encourage healthy, fulfilled, independent lives.
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Providing opportunities where often no opportunity exists, the project delivers a variety of supported community activities.
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No matter your ability or experience you are warmly invited to join us. If you would like to join in, please contact the Embark team on 0795 144 9816 or email info@embark.org.uk.
SOCIAL STROLLS
Enjoy walking and wheeling with others at your own pace, through the Lews Castle Grounds. Social Strolls is open to walkers and wheelers alike – there is a place for everyone here no matter what your abilities are!
Meet new people, enjoy good company, lovely surroundings and feel a boost in your physical and mental health on our weekly walks which are led by our certified Walk Leaders.
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When?
​Every Friday at 11am, starting from Stornoway Golf Club Car Park​
COMMUNITY CYCLING PROJECT
Inclusive cycling regardless of age or ability. We offer a variety of supported cycling opportunities – 1 to 1 or group cycling sessions led by our certified Cycle Ride Leaders.
Utilising our fleet of e-bikes and e-tandems there’s something to suit everybody no matter what your abilities are! 1 to 1 cycle sessions can be arranged on an ad hoc basis.
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When?
Every Saturday at 11.15am starting from the Green Bike Sheds (with the Muppets on them!) at Stornoway Golf Cub​
How?
To find out more, contact the Embark team on 0795 144 9816 or email info@embark.org.uk
BEACH CLEANS
Health walks with an environmentally friendly twist! Get out, exercise, and make a difference by cleaning up our beaches.
All tools provided, just bring your wellies! Minibus leaves from Third Sector Hebrides, 30 Francis Street.
Booking is essential!
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When?
​Contact us to find out the next date (always on a Tuesday from 1pm, depending on tide times)
How?
To find out more, contact the Embark team on 0795 144 9816 or email info@embark.org.uk
CHILDRENS CYCLE LIBRARY
A free initiative which offers our fleet of 70 children’s bikes to local island residents for long-term loans of 3-months, 6-months, 9-months and 12-months.
This initiative aims to break down financial barriers and increase access to cycling for children in our community.
Building children’s cycling confidence, and instilling a sense of responsibility as they look after the bikes in their care before they are loaned out after them, the Cycle Library strives to see children reap all the benefits that cycling brings.
Once your loan period is up, you will be offered a bike the next size up if required!
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When?
Ongoing
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How?
To find out more, contact the Embark team on 0795 144 9816 or email info@embark.org.uk
We are always looking for more to join us in running our Embark events. To find out more about volunteering with us click here.
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VOLUNTEERING
What Participants Have Said
"I regularly attend the Embark walks which take place every Friday morning in the Stornoway castle grounds. These walks have had a massive impact in terms of enhancing my quality of life and mental and physical wellbeing. I have met lots of wonderful people amongst support staff, volunteers and fellow participants and have, as a consequence greatly expanded my circle of friends and acquaintances. I have always found the support staff and volunteers very caring and attentive to my needs and everyone else on the walk and have had many memorable conversations. Both myself and others have remarked that the group feels like an extended family and community where we all look out for each other."
"I have only recently started joining in with some of Embark activities, I have very much enjoyed the Friday walking in the Castle grounds. And have really enjoyed the trips out on the E-bikes. Both activities encourage and assist with better exercise and an overall better feeling which I am sure are very good for the mind’s wellbeing. The team leaders are very friendly and encouraging and take great care to ensure all in the group benefit from conversation and camaraderie."
"I have age related mobility issues, looks like I will have a hip replacement in the next 12 months or so, the E-Bike has been a great way to get out and about. Thanks to all team at the Embark Project."