Families step out for Snowdrop Appeal
Families with children under the age of five are invited to take part in two free organised buggy and toddler walks at Welland Park, Market Harborough, on 26 January and 16 February, in support of Home-Start South Leicestershire’s annual Snowdrop Appeal.
The walks have been organised by Active Mums Club in collaboration with Home-Start South Leicestershire, with the aim of providing parents and carers with a relaxed opportunity to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, and social connection whilst spending time outdoors with their children.
Organiser of the walks, Emily Booth, of Active Mums Club said: “We run regular buggy walks across Leicestershire and they are a lovely, gentle way for parents and young children to get outside during the winter months, enjoy some fresh air, and meet other local families. Partnering with Home-Start South Leicestershire gives the walks an extra sense of purpose, helping to raise awareness and support for families who need it most across our community.”
Welland Park offers a safe, scenic, and pushchair-friendly setting, and families are encouraged to look out for snowdrops along the route — a seasonal symbol of hope and renewal.
Home-Start’s Snowdrop Appeal runs throughout January and February and encourages members of the community to submit photographs of snowdrops and snowdrop-themed artwork to be shared on the charity’s social media pages. At the end of the appeal, two winning entries will be selected at random to receive vouchers donated by local businesses Langton Greenhouse & Garden Centre and Lamport Hall.
The appeal helps to raise spirits throughout the darker winter months, increase awareness of Home-Start South Leicestershire’s vital family support work, and encourage financial donations to enable continued support for local families across Harborough District.
The walks are free to attend and open to parents, carers, and guardians with children under five; staff will greet families outside the café in the centre of Welland Park. No booking or prior walking experience is required.
Further details can be found at:
Donations can be made at: Snowdrop Appeal 2026 | Localgiving
Follow Home-Start South Leicestershire on Facebook and Instagram @homestartsl
For further information, please contact:
Emily Booth, Active Mums Club
For more information about supporting or volunteering with Home-Start South Leicestershire, please contact:
Stella Renwick
Charity Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01858 467982