Role: WALX Leader

David has a number of years experience as a walk leader with Making Tracks (based in Nottingham) and the Ramblers. He originates from Cumbria where his passion for walking and exploring was born and goes “back home” at every opportunity. He has spent nearly forty years in the Learning and Development profession with two major national companies and more recently, within his own training consultancy. Now semi-retired, David spends much more time with family and friends and travelling extensively both in this country and abroad. He lives in the village of Edwinstowe with his partner, has two children and three granddaughters. David’s other main interests include football, watching his two sons play and supporting Nottingham Forest. David is very familiar with the Sherwood area and runs fabulous walks, bringing his local knowledge and a touch of humour to the activities he leads.

Role: WALX Leader

Mike shares the WALX’s teams love of the outdoors and has lived in the Sherwood area for many years. Mike has a level 3 qualification in Personal Training and is a level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor and Nutritionist. Mike spent most of his career working in the civil service and during the last 15 years he specialised in HR and learning and development.  He also holds a level 5 coaching and mentoring qualification with ILM (Institute for Leadership and Management). Mike takes a lead role with Total Body WALX given his health and fitness background and is a real asset to the WALX Sherwood team.

Role: Instructor

Mike heads up WALX-Sherwood as the lead instructor. Mike has been a lover of the outdoors for most of his life  enjoying lots of different outdoor activities including walking and trekking and has visited many of the World’s most spectacular walking regions. Mike has a background in New Product Development and balances his professional life as a company director with his mission to establish WALX Sherwood as a ‘go-to’ club in Nottinghamshire for people wanting to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing. Mike lives near Retford with his wife and two teenage children.