09/10/2026
Participants from the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme’s osteoarthritis programme came together in Hillsborough Park this week for a special wellbeing walk as part of their activities for World Mental Health Day.
The walk brought participants together and provided an opportunity to get active, connect with others and take time to focus on their wellbeing.
Sheffield Wednesday Community fitness instructor and health lead, Ben Lamb said:
“It was really about bringing everyone from our osteoarthritis group together as one big group, having a chance to socialise, catch up and enjoy some time together, while also getting the steps in and having a walk.
“We have three osteoarthritis classes, and all three are really busy, with around 60 participants across the programme. It was great to bring everyone together outside of the usual sessions.
“Coming together gives people the opportunity to talk, listen and share experiences, which can be such an important part of looking after our mental health.
“It was also lovely to be able to do the walk in Hillsborough Park, with the stadium in the background."
Jenny Pupius, a participant on SWFCCP’s osteoarthritis programme, said: “The walk has been a lovely, shared experience and great to see everyone come together.
“I’ve been attending the classes for over two years now, and I have to say I’ve seen a huge improvement. I had a hip replacement a year ago and I’ve recovered well, thanks to the work of SWFCCP’s specialist osteoarthritis programmes.”
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health and encourage more open conversations around it.
For SWFCCP, creating welcoming opportunities for people to connect is an important part of supporting wellbeing. y
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