Stepping Out

Accessible, social walks for unpaid carers & their loved ones | wellbeing • connection • outdoors #CarersStepOut

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In Memory of Gavin Petrie, writer, producer, bon viveur, haggis-lover & husband to award-winning comedy writer Jan Etherington, who died on November 5th 2025.

With our sympathy and huge thanks to Jan who became Gavin’s carer following his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2019.

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In Memory of Gavin Petrie, writer, producer, bon viveur, haggis-lover & husband to award-winning comedy writer Jan Etherington, who died on November 5th 2025.

With our sympathy and huge thanks to Jan who became Gavin’s carer following his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2019.

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“My God how he made me laugh…” A beautiful piece by award winning writer Jan Etherington on her husband, Gavin Petrie. Wait for the bit about turkeys!

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Jan’s story: 💚
https://t.co/NIPJbQc0UT

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In Memory of Gavin Petrie, writer, producer, bon viveur, haggis-lover & husband to award-winning comedy writer Jan Etherington, who died on November 5th 2025.

With our sympathy and huge thanks to Jan who became Gavin’s carer following his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2019.

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Recently Jan had contributed this magnificent story of their long marriage to our “Carers’ Lives in 100 Object Gallery”.  We can think of no better way to celebrate Gavin’s wonderful life than by reproducing Jan’s words loving, hilarious and poignant story. 👇

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Read Jean’s ‘Ode to the Joy of Stepping Out’ here: https://t.co/tItUexTwRv

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Meet Jean, who has been part of the Stepping Out family for a few years.

We published Jean’s Ode to the joy of Stepping Out blog last year that detailed how being introduced to our CEO & Stepping Out walks has been the highlight of her life, since the death of her husband.

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Read Jean’s ‘Ode to the Joy of Stepping Out’ here: https://t.co/tItUexTwRv

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

Meet Jean, who has been part of the Stepping Out family for a few years.

We published Jean’s Ode to the joy of Stepping Out blog last year that detailed how being introduced to our CEO & Stepping Out walks has been the highlight of her life, since the death of her husband.

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We’re receiving step pledges and photos daily for our national walking festival and together we have achieved nearly
4 MILLION steps and there’s still 10 days to go! 👏👏👏

Join us for #TheBigStepOut25👇

https://t.co/NaK6w6wstY

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Your steps = visibility, recognition, and care.

Tag a friend to join #TheBigStepOut25💙

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

We’re receiving step pledges and photos daily for our national walking festival and together we have achieved nearly
4 MILLION steps and there’s still 10 days to go! 👏👏👏

Join us for #TheBigStepOut25👇

https://t.co/NaK6w6wstY

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🚶‍♂️Simply take your daily steps between 11th June - 11th July, or you could dance like Anton and donate them to carers by posting your steps directly on our website, via social media, in a post, story or reel #TheBigStepOut25

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24 Hour UltraQuad Challenge for our charity by @deniseyeats 💪
“I wanted to give something back to an organisation that has become close to my heart for the vital work it does to support carers.”
https://t.co/s6aIZizs4B 🙏
#TheBigStepOut25

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@SueMott1 @deniseyeats We absolutely agree! @deniseyeats is amazing! Here’s the link to her fundraising page to discover more: : https://t.co/s6aIZizZU9

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24 Hour UltraQuad Challenge for our charity by @deniseyeats 💪
“I wanted to give something back to an organisation that has become close to my heart for the vital work it does to support carers.”
https://t.co/s6aIZizs4B 🙏
#TheBigStepOut25

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@CarersStepOut @deniseyeats She’s doing it. This woman is incredible with 7 hours to go. You don’t have to be a professional superstar athlete to be a real life WONDERWOMAN.

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She’s doing it! In this insane heat! Hanging on to Bernado. It is the most incredible feat. Read and wonder. And meet a real life WONDERWOMAN.

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We’re so delighted to announce that ballroom and Latin dancer, author & television presenter @TheAntonDuBeke will once again be supporting ‘The Big Step Out’, our National walking festival to celebrate unpaid carers everywhere. 🕺👇🚶‍♀️

https://t.co/NaK6w6wstY

#TheBigStepOut25

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

We’re so delighted to announce that ballroom and Latin dancer, author & television presenter @TheAntonDuBeke will once again be supporting ‘The Big Step Out’, our National walking festival to celebrate unpaid carers everywhere. 🕺👇🚶‍♀️

https://t.co/NaK6w6wstY

#TheBigStepOut25