Walk the Waterways for Mental Health

On the 17th May Bluetonic and Nottingham CAN are asking people to take part in our sponsored walk to raise funds for our Under the Bridge project This inspirational sponsored walk will help by raising awareness and vital funds to support men’s mental health in our local community.

The Challenge

​Participants taking part can choose to walk either:

• 24 miles along the full lengths of both the Cromford Canal and the Erewash Canal, finishing at Trent Lock

Or

• 12 miles starting from Langley Mill, covering the entire Erewash Canal.

These beautiful, historic waterways represent more than a journey—they’re a path to recovery, conversation, and connection.

If you would like to join the fundraiser and take part in the sponsored walk - SIGN UP HERE

https://mailchi.mp/d99e3d96ac5e/sponsored-walk-signup

Every step we take helps to:

• Raise awareness about mental health challenges faced by men

• Fund crucial support and outreach activities

• Show that nobody has to walk alone

💙 How You Can Help

• Sponsor a walker – every pound helps us go further

• Join the walk – whether it’s 12 or 24 miles, come walk with us

• Spread the word – share this event and help shine a light on mental health

📍 Event Details:

​Date: Saturday 17th May

Start Points:

• Cromford Canal Start: Cromford station 7am (Long Eaton Train departs at 05:58)

• Langley Mill Start: Langley Mill, Erewash canal basin 11 am (Long Eaton, train departs at 09:49)

Finish: 3pm @ Trent Lock, where we’ll celebrate with refreshments and community spirit!

What is Under the Bridge?

The Under the Bridge project is ran by Bluetonic & Nottingham C.A.N and is a local men’s mental health project for men of all ages that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in blue spaces. Alongside water-based sports activities and music-making opportunities, the project brings males together as a way of promoting social confidence, peer support networks and creativity.

Free activities on our weekly scheduled included Wild Swimming, Cold Water Dips, Wellbeing talks, Poetry Writing sessions, Oil Painting Sessions, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Baths, Group Walks, Choir Session, Special Guest Music Performances, Outdoor Climbing. Local trips, and residentials have been organised, which have included a camping residential to the Derbyshire Dales, a Surfing residential to Scarborough with the Wave Project, a River Trent Canal Boat Ride with Fellow, Morton and Clayton and a Matlock field trip to the outdoor thermal pool.

If you are interested in joining our weekly Under the Bridge Project delivered in the Erewash Area - SIGN UP HERE

https://mailchi.mp/a33b4e5d04f2/underthebridge-signup?fbclid=IwAR3NR8Te2I8dLkgIiK8YntRIGzIvWzNglJYrbsHNKdJd_4N7M-pfwHfKsEM