Portsmouth’s inaugural Recovery Walk takes place this Friday, 12 September, along Southsea Seafront, travelling from South Parade Pier to Eastney, organised by the B.More group to demonstrate that addiction recovery is achievable with proper support.
The event has been coordinated by B.More, a collective of individuals in recovery who aim to demonstrate that overcoming addiction is achievable within the city when appropriate support is available, and that those in recovery actively contribute to and support their local community.
The walk also marks Recovery Month, celebrated annually in September, which is a global campaign designed to raise awareness and recognise the accomplishments of people recovering from substance and alcohol dependency.
All members of the public are invited to participate in the walk, connect with others, learn about recovery, and discover available support services. Portsmouth City Council’s Independence and Wellbeing team, who facilitate regular Wellbeing Walks, will be leading the event.
Participants should gather at 4pm at Canoe Lake, with the walk commencing at approximately 5pm and running for about an hour. Following the walk, light refreshments will be served at Canoe Lake, along with activities including pebble painting.
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This Pier to Peer walk forms part of Portsmouth’s initiatives as an ‘Inclusive Recovery City,’ a scheme spearheaded by the B.More group. Portsmouth committed to this charter in November 2024, becoming an Inclusive Recovery City – a community that actively promotes addiction recovery, confronts stigma, and supports recovery pathways.
Cllr Matthew Winnington, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health and Care at Portsmouth City Council, commented:
“Portsmouth takes pride in being an Inclusive Recovery City, and initiatives like this play a crucial role in addressing stigma surrounding addiction and recovery, whilst building a supportive and inclusive community.”
