Over the last year Nigel has walked on a weekly basis with a Move Mate

In October 2022 Nigel came across the Move Mates website. At this point he was spending most of his time alone at home and was feeling quite anxious. He hoped having a Move Mate would help with him to become more confident in going outside.

He has had two Move Mates and has been walking with Libby since January this year. On their walks together they often explore different parts of York City Centre. One of the highlights has included a Ghost Walk together, they were able to switch their usual walk time so they could do this. They joined the Ghost Walk from the Shambles and had an enjoyable time following their guide, walking round the city centre hearing ghost stories. Town was quiet and beautiful, the stars were out and they also managed to see the light show at York Minster.

Nigel and Libby often spot new things on their walks and occasionally fit in a coffee stop too. They have visited the New Minster Refectory (but just for coffee not caviar or oysters!), spotted herons and swans, as well as graffiti art. Nigel even gave Libby a quick nature lesson on the anatomy and eyesight of flies when they spotted one whilst out on a walk together!

Nigel feels his confidence has really grown and he gets out a couple of times a week now. Walks with his Move Mate are his ‘best time of the week’, and he really enjoys both the walks and the company. His advice to anyone feeling lonely or stuck at home is to ‘definitely get a Move Mate’!