From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Once of our longest running community projects, the Active Walks Sefton project started in 2011 by Sefton Council/Public Health team. NWUK have supported the programme since it’s inception which was before the full FREEDOM programme and on line booking came into place. The Team do issue NWUK FREEDOM passports. By 2019 the project has 12
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Active Wakefield is coordinated by Wakefield Council (Health Improvement department funded by Public Health). Their initial walking scheme started in 1999 for Health Walks and they introduced Nordic Walking in spring 2011 over 4 locations with support from NWUK who provided the community package which included cascade leader training and other tools such as a
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Instructor Liz Skelcher (in the purple wig) and her team from Nordic Walking UK Coast and Country did the St Barnabas Hospice Midnight Walk on Saturday 30th June. They walked 7, 13 or 20 miles and there were about 14 of them! Check out Liz’s moving after-walk interview on the St Barnabas Hospice FB Page
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Our no.1 Summer essential has to be the waist pack, avoid sweaty backs and keep your shoulders free from backpack straps by carrying all you need on your hips! The durable, lightweight Deuter pulse 3 has all the room you need to carry your phone, keys, drink, snack and a light layer or shell jacket.
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In our last issue we explained why NWUK Instructors insist on warming you up and mobilising your joints before you set off. This time we thought we would explain why they ask you to stretch and cool down after every walk. We know you have busy lives and often want to dash off at the
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We are delighted to announce that GRUB’S SHOES have joined forces with Nordic Walking UK to take the Purbeck Nordic Walking Festival to another level! With over 150 walks over 3 days to choose from, this amazing event certainly calls for good walking shoes and since our reviews on the GRUB’S DISCOVER shoes last year
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From now until 9th July you can use your member discount on top of the 20% Brand Event and Sale items in store only. Find your nearest store here –> https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/google/store-locator *Excludes multibuys, bundles, Gift Cards, gas hire charges and concessions inside GO Outdoors stores. NWUK membership Not a member? You can sign up at
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“On top of the World,” well at least the London 02 Arena!!! This is me after being a member of Mercian Nordic Walking for just over 2 years. I originally joined after trying a “taster” session. This was followed by a training course and obtaining a passport which qualifies me to walk with instructors/groups in
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When regular Norfolk Nordic Walker Sarah told her Instructor Rebecca Wheatley about her reasons for taking up Nordic walking, and the positive effects it has had on her post cancer recovery, she asked her if she would like to share her story as a testimonial to the power of the poles. Below, in her words,
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Are you somebody who embraces the warm up exercises at the beginning of a walk or more likely to be grumbling ‘get on with it’ under your breath? YES, our Instructors know that some people just can’t see the point of what seems like a lot of twiddling, circling and stamping BUT there are actually
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Our groups around the UK have been growing rapidly since January and no wonder with the quality tuition and variety of walks for people to enjoy! Here is just a snapshot of what they have been up to already this year from tough challenges to weekend breaks and even a touch of Tai Chi! Watford
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Now it’s warming up, we can think about removing a layer or two but it’s a good idea to think beyond clothing in order to stay comfy as the seasons change Footwear is equally important and whilst we want our feet to stay dry, bulky winter walking shoes can feel hot and heavy so at