A NEW Year celebration is being planned in Wiveliscombe of all the walking opportunities the town has to offer.

People are invited to attend Wiveliscombe Rugby Club from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm on Wednesday, January 7.

The thriving Wivey Walkers group is nearly 25 years old and offers walking opportunities to suit all abilities.

One group of about 30 regulars meets twice a month to walk five to nine miles around the area.

There is also ‘gentle walkers’ group for shorter routes of two to four miles with about 35 active members.

Wivey Amblers, which is affiliated to Wivey Cares, was launched for ‘very gentle’, short walks to help build strength, balance, and confidence, and is planning mobility sessions for wet days when unable to walk.