Hello! This is Charity, Wellbeing and Social Working Group (CWSWG) in the London Branch.

As the weather is now brightening up, some of the London Branch’s employees took part in the branch ‘March Step Challenge’.

Step Challenge, which is a ‘walking/running challenge’ took place throughout the month to see which team can complete the most steps. The 35 entrants were split into 5 teams across the branch so it was a good opportunity to meet and liaise with other members of the Branch with whom one may not have crossed paths as well as being good for employees physical and mental wellbeing.

The entrants utilised this opportunity to extend their usual walks or go for run, hiking, making the most of the weather and change of the seasons. For some people, their treks in the Yorkshire Three Peaks and Switzerland, while enjoying the breath-taking scenery made great contribution to their steps!

Although this activity would be ideally a continued effort rather than a one-off challenge, we believe this initiative has given the entrants an opportunity and has become a motive for regular exercises during the day and the week which contributes to their wellbeing.

As the days start getting longer, we hope to see many employees making the most of it and keep up the good work!