From the WALX & NWUK Community
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REGIONAL BULLETIN DORSET Nordic Walking UK has grown rapidly in the past two years and we recognise that our Instructors need maximum support as well as the extensive training we provide for them. That’s why we are beginning to establish more localised networks to offer them the chance to work as a team, benefit from regional
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As Nordic Walking UK are based on the Isle of Purbeck near Swanage, we naturally think it’s one of the best areas in the UK for a stroll with our poles. Easy to get to, yet tranquil with areas of outstanding natural beauty around every corner this area of DORSET is blessed with footpaths that
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NWUK Instructors come from all walks of life and in this issue the spotlight is on ………..Pete Gurney who is based in the stunning Hardy Country just outside Dorchester and John Challis from Swanage Pete was one of the first NWK Instructors in the UK which is unsurprising given his long running involvement in the
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How good can Nordic Walking make you feel? Check out this song that was put together by Ian Northcott one of our Delivery partners with the help from the amazing ladies from Core Concept Nordic Walkers and their Instructor Sam Armstrong. Guaranteed to make you smile! You may also know that Ian is also famous
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We are very proud of Sonya who was over 15 stone and too scared to leave her house when her local practice nurse told her that she morbidly obese and should be a size 8 (as she is only just over 5 feet tall) It was only when her Brother described her as ‘frumpy’ that
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Once again there have been heaps of events and achievements happening around the UK – here are just a few! CHESHIRE DISCOVERY DAY Team NWUK joined local Instructors for the second of our amazing Discovery days on the 7th June. It was a fun filled day in the stunning grounds of Arley Hall and all
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Calling everybody who loves Nordic walking or is curious about this amazing activity…. THE WORLD NORDIC WALKING FESTIVAL in Seville this September is where you will be able to learn all there is to know and try all there is to try about Nordic Walking! People are coming from across the globe to join it
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We’re delighted to announce our partnership with True Mountain and we’ve chosen a range of clothing perfect for Nordic walkers! All items are available with or without INSTRUCTOR branding but all come with our logo and flashes of NWUK purple. True Mountain make products for outdoor sports that focus on performance. All products are made in
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NWUK delivery partners Mike Horton and Mark Phillips have joined forces with Age UK to offer FREE Nordic walking inductions to anyone over 50 and living in the Birmingham area In all, they have planned 16 tasters sessions and 16 NWUK Learn to Nordic walk courses. Those that attend can also benefit from over 40 Nordic walks to
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Things are hotting up in our retail Dept. as we make way for the new TRUE MOUNTAIN clothing and exciting new winter stock so take advantage NOW of our mad summer clear out! Here are just some of the things on offer……………. Travelling poles from £39.95 a pair (Gabel Tour XT or FUSION) – SOLD
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Team NWUK travelled North to the National Trust Grasmere Gallop last month and despite freezing temperatures, we had lots of fun meeting up with Nordic walkers from across the UK This 10 k race for Nordic walkers is an annual event that has grown year on year and is a MUST for any groups looking for
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The World Nordic Walking festival in Seville this September is not simply a 4 day break filled with Nordic walks in orange groves, tapas in the ancient square and mass walks around the Roman citadel…………………..its is ALL of the above PLUS the NWUK Instructor Conference 2015!! We are so excited to be able to offer our Instructors