From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Thanks to everyone who has sent in their Festive photos this year! We think that Instructor Sam Armstrong is the winner so far when it comes to style! This onesie is the envy of the whole team here at NWUK and sooo flattering too! Mind you, Kevin Marshall’s purple sweater comes a close second –
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Right across the UK there are thousands of brilliant Volunteers helping to make Nordic Walking programmes, friendly, well organised and professional. David Lambert who is based in Cheshire and delivers sessions for Cheshire East is a fine example and we are delighted that all his hard work has recently been recognised. David worked hard to
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As December approaches, it’s becoming clear that Nordic Walking poles are on a lot of wish lists this Christmas! As you can see, the retail chaps are like busy elves and have loads of SHOP and DROP orders ready to go out to Instructors right through December. We have been delighted at how many Instructors are now making
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Thanks to NWUK Instructor and physiotherapist Heather Watson (pictured) for sharing this excellent, comprehensive case study of how Nordic walking was used to rehabilitate a 48 year Woman who suffered from back and leg pain. First presented at our National Conference in 2011, this study is a useful resource for all those involved in rehabilitation
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The British Heart Foundation National Centre for physical activity held a sell out conference this month which was focussed on ‘behaviour change’ and how to encourage the inactive to become active….for life! Nordic Walking UK were delighted to be asked to provide the midday activity workshop and Jason Feavers (our wellbeing and exercise referral expert)
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Our media team are working hard to make sure that Nordic Walking gets covered in magazines, newspapers and on the internet via social media and partnership promotions. Our aim is to drive customers to our brilliant Instructors (who we know are the best in the world!) and our research shows that Customers do place trust
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We were delighted to help with the signage of the first specific Nordic Walking Park in the UK. The concept was the brainchild of NWUK level 4 Instructor Penny Parker who runs Nordic Walking across Essex and specialises in wellbeing and exercise referral. A qualified Nurse, Penny is passionate about helping people to find ways to
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As ever, our team of expert Tutors have been developing more exciting modules for you to attend in order to build up your skills. Our two fantastic NEW modules are Advanced wellbeing and An Introduction to MSE (Muscle strength and endurance) training. For more info see below. You can also choose from old favourites like ski and
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Nordic Walkers have been busy raising money, joining in races, dressing up and helping us to promote this fantastic activity all over the UK David Lambert (pictured) is a Volunteer for one of our Delivery partner community programmes in Cheshire East. he has given a tremendous amount of time to helping ensure the Nordic walking programme in the
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If you are looking for the ideal gifts for the Nordic Walker in your family….look no further. We have a team of experts who can provide advice and help you to get the perfect present. We stock poles, backpacks, waistbelts, headtorches, gloves and gadgets and even GIFT VOUCHERS for those that have no idea what
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As the weather closes in, you may be mulling over the idea of getting some Winter sunshine in warmer climes but don’t dismiss the endless possibilities for warming winter breaks in the UK too. What could be better than a brisk Nordic walk followed by a warming drink by a log fire? In this issue we
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Fancy a festive themed Winter challenge in aid of charity – plus a chance to wear a dodgy Christmas themed jumper? Join Instructor Kevin Marshall and others for this fun event being held at the West Stow Country Park (just outside Bury St Edmunds). What a great way to to kick start the Festive season