From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Can you believe, it’s time to think about dark evenings again? With all this balmy weather about it’s easy to forget how chilly, dark and grim our evenings can be as the Autumn draws in but if you are not prepared…it can catch you out. The nights draw in by 20 minutes each week so
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Stay comfy and be a proud Nordic walker in our new Cool Tech T shirts. This lightweight breathable fabric is ideal for outdoor exercise and allows for freedom of movement whilst keeping you cool. It comes in both Men’s and Ladies sizes and proudly sports our unique ‘Little Nordic walking man’ logo on the chest and a bigger
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If you Nordic Walk regularly, you can help with the compilation of research that will provide PROOF to others that it can change lives. By taking a few minutes to complete a survey being evaluated by student Marta Anna Zurawick at Bolton University, you can help to spread the word about this amazing activity Please
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We pride ourselves on providing advice and a good service for those looking for Nordic Walking poles and Equipment and we are now delighted to announce that our delivery service is about to get even better. We have now added text messaging to our despatch service and it will allow you to actually select the
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NWUK REGIONAL ROADSHOWS – It’s official – We are coming to see you! Last year we held a fabulous National conference in the middle of the UK with nearly 300 attendees but many of you told us that taking time off to attend was a struggle and that the expense of travel and overnight stays
By Gill Stewart at
Can you believe, it’s time to think about dark evenings again? With all this balmy weather about it’s easy to forget how chilly, dark and grim our evenings can be as the Autumn draws in but if you are not prepared…it can catch you out. The nights draw in by 20 minutes each week so
By Gill Stewart at
Stay comfy and be a proud Nordic walker in our new cool tech T shirts. This lightweight breathable fabric is ideal for outdoor exercise and allows for freedom of movement whilst keeping you cool. It comes in both Mens and Ladies sizes and proudly sports our unique ‘Little Nordic walking man’ logo on the chest and a
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Raise money for Charity and add some interest to your regular schedule by building in a cosy MacMillan coffee morning this September 27th Its great to do something different and to be part of something BIG so whether its just your local group of Nordic Walkers or you link up with others who are hosting
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Volunteer for Cancer Research UK and Help Beat Cancer Sooner Shine is Cancer Research UKs night-time walking half and full marathon which this year will see over 13,000 ‘shiners’ take to the streets of London to raise money for our life saving research. They are looking for 1,000 dedicated volunteers to support the walkers as they light up London,
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NWUK Instructor Hannah Dykes and her group of regular Nordic Walkers from Poole in Dorset, were interrupted on their morning Nordic Walk by no other than CHRIS EVANS who chatted to them live on Radio Two. Hannah had been asked by NWUK to be the ‘mystery guest’ for the show which had been exploring obesity,
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The Nordic Walking UK Freedom card was launched in Spring 2013. This card is issued by NWUK delivery partner Instructors who have completed additional training to be able to deliver our bespoke programmes. Card holders enjoy a £5 discount in the Nordic Walking UK store, FREE safety 24 registration and …………………………………. [symple_divider style=”solid” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”20px”]
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NORDIC WALKING IN THE NATIONAL PRESS – ARCHIVES BBBC RADIO 4 – YOU and YOURS January 2nd 2012 A brilliant piece featuring Instructor Rhona Mead and her group from the GO Active community project in Oxfordshire. Presenter Winifred Robinson wtached the group complete their final tuition session & receive their competence cards. Great quotes and