From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Not only is becoming a member the best way for you to maximise your enjoyment of Nordic Walking, did you know that it brings you benefits that can save you £££s? Whether you want to find local groups, improve your technique, attend our members’ courses, join us on our breaks and holidays, or become a
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Nordic walk leader Anthony Prior and his wife, Carol, live in Hertfordshire but have a holiday home in Swanage near NWUK HQ. They use their FREEDOM passports to browse and book walks in both areas and this led to Anthony becoming a leader in both areas too. Now also a key member of the Purbeck
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Have you considered the possibility of being a Nordic Walking Instructor in the past? Are you a current Instructor ready for the next step? Do you fancy a new career in Outdoor Fitness? This might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. In 2018 we will be concentrating on areas of the UK
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Jean Norman from Oldham qualified as a Nordic Walking Instructor in September 2017. She came into the Nordic Walking UK headquarters in Worth Matravers, Dorset, to collect her certificate as she wanted to meet the HQ team. Jean told us how she and husband John have been Nordic walking since 2012 after being London Ambassadors
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At Nordic Walking UK we are delighted that Nordic walking has been recognised as the amazing rehabilitation tool that it is. However, we do also get concerned that in some instances, actual ‘Nordic’ walking technique and poles are not necessarily the perfect and simplest solution. We therefore feel it’s important to clarify the term and
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As the clocks go back, the nights draw in and the temperature drops, the temptation to stay indoors becomes greater – But there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy the British countryside and the benefits of Nordic Walking. There’s an old saying “there is no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing”
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One of the newly added benefits of Nordic Walking UK membership is 10% discount off LEDlenser head torches. Martin Christie, founder of Nordic walking in the UK, runs Exercise with Friends Nordic Walking Club in London. Here’s what he says about Ledlenser head torches: ‘One of our clients purchased a LED Lenser H7R rechargeable head
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NWUK Membership just got even better! The NWUK Membership card will now give you 15% discount in Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors as well as Cotswold Outdoor and Rohan. Show your card in store or log in to your membership account on nordicwalking.co.uk Here at NWUK we have been working hard to find new benefits
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My name is Kathy Townsend and I saw an article in The Redditch Standard one day about a woman who has improved her health and wellbeing by taking up the relatively new sport of Nordic walking. I am writing to you as I feel that more people need to understand what this amazing activity can
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Nordic Walking UK are determined to make Quality Nordic Walking sessions available to all ages and abilities at times that suit them in locations right across the UK. It’s a big dream but with your help we WILL do it! We need more motivated Individuals to help us fill in the gaps in the areas
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NWUK Groups across the UK are out there in all weathers keeping active whilst having a ball at the same time – check out what they have been up to recently…. These lovely Ladies in the Lake District completed a 45 mile loop around Lake Windermere in 4 sessions as part of their winter work
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At NWUK we simply LOVE to promote anything NORDIC WALKING so we thought you might like to hear about some courses, breaks and events that all Nordic walkers are welcome to join in. Take a minute to check out whats on and map out your year of Nordic walking! COURSES FOR NORDIC WALKERS Our