From the WALX & NWUK Community
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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
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At this time of year, there is nothing better than spotting your first snowdrops of the season! It’s actually become a major event for some of our Nordic Walking groups who make pilgrimages to their favourite local spots to welcome these plucky little blooms which always give us hope that Spring is not too far
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Having issues with registering, booking online or having an issue with a website and can’t work out why it’s not working? – David, our in-house IT specialist suggests “a great place to start is try is clearing your browser cache.” What is a Cache? The internet browser cache is a temporary storage location on your
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Over 300 Nordic walkers joined Nordic Walking UK for the first ever PURBECK Nordic Walking Festival in Dorset last September. The stunning location was enhanced by amazing late Summer weather and a great time was had by all. [symple_button url=”https://www.nordicwalking.events” color=”purple” size=”medium” border_radius=”3px” target=”self” rel=”” icon_left=”” icon_right=””]Book for PNWF 2017 NOW![/symple_button] The HUB
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Nordic Walking UK is the largest retailer of specific NORDIC WALKING POLES and ACCESSORIES in the world. Run by Nordic walkers and with a network of independent Instructors across the UK – we can provide unbeatable advice, service and discounts. Many NWUK Instructors and Community projects now operate the innovative NWUK SHOP N DROP concept
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CAN YOU NORDIC WALK IN THE SNOW? The answer is YES but its best to do it in the softer fluffy snow and where the risk of underlying ice is minimal (i.e over grassy terrain rather than hard surfaces or where frozen puddles may be hidden underneath!) Here are our tips for staying safe and