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Perth mental health walk halted after talks between organisers and authorities
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A weekly mental health walk in Perth has been halted following discussions between organisers and authorities.
Organised by the Perth branch of mental health group Andy’s Man Club and local business owner Pete Chan, the “Bag O Chips” walk began last week as part of efforts to tackle isolation during lockdown.
Participants received a bag of chips and a drink ahead of the walk itself.
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A new mental health walking group has been set up in Perth as part of efforts to tackle lockdown isolation.
Local business owner Pete Chan has launched the weekly scheme in partnership with the Perth branch of mental health group Andy’s Man Club.
It began on Wednesday with participants having a bag of chips and an Irn Bru before setting out from Craigie Cross.
Mr Chan said: “It was the idea to get people outdoors as people are generally struggling.