From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Nordic Walkers from across the UK joined the NWUK team to take part in the first World festival of Nordic Walking in the stunning Spanish cities of Seville and Carmona from the 24th – 27th September They took part in a range of Walks, Workshops and Masterclass sessions and attended
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Demand for Nordic Walking is higher than ever and we need brilliant motivating Instructors to deliver our programmes and set up groups across the UK. If you are a people person who loves being outdoors – we want to hear from you, whatever your age or background. Join our growing band of Instructors who offer
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We are hearing about a lot of exciting Xmas ‘get togethers’ which seem to involve some lovely food and a drink or two so rest assured the HQ team will try to join as many as we can! In the meantime, we are hosting our own MINCE PIE MEANDER on the 16th December at 2.45
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Nordic Walkers from local groups have certainly been out and about with their poles recently… In July Instructor Lynne Martin took a large group on the ferry from Poole to Guernsey where they met up with Guernsey Instructor Jane Tullier and her regulars for a stunning walk and spot of lunch in the Sun. here they
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REGIONAL BULLETIN DORSET Nordic Walking UK has grown rapidly in the past two years and we recognise that our Instructors need maximum support as well as the extensive training we provide for them. That’s why we are beginning to establish more localised networks to offer them the chance to work as a team, benefit from regional
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As Nordic Walking UK are based on the Isle of Purbeck near Swanage, we naturally think it’s one of the best areas in the UK for a stroll with our poles. Easy to get to, yet tranquil with areas of outstanding natural beauty around every corner this area of DORSET is blessed with footpaths that
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NWUK Instructors come from all walks of life and in this issue the spotlight is on ………..Pete Gurney who is based in the stunning Hardy Country just outside Dorchester and John Challis from Swanage Pete was one of the first NWK Instructors in the UK which is unsurprising given his long running involvement in the
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How good can Nordic Walking make you feel? Check out this song that was put together by Ian Northcott one of our Delivery partners with the help from the amazing ladies from Core Concept Nordic Walkers and their Instructor Sam Armstrong. Guaranteed to make you smile! You may also know that Ian is also famous
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We are very proud of Sonya who was over 15 stone and too scared to leave her house when her local practice nurse told her that she morbidly obese and should be a size 8 (as she is only just over 5 feet tall) It was only when her Brother described her as ‘frumpy’ that
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Once again there have been heaps of events and achievements happening around the UK – here are just a few! CHESHIRE DISCOVERY DAY Team NWUK joined local Instructors for the second of our amazing Discovery days on the 7th June. It was a fun filled day in the stunning grounds of Arley Hall and all
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Calling everybody who loves Nordic walking or is curious about this amazing activity…. THE WORLD NORDIC WALKING FESTIVAL in Seville this September is where you will be able to learn all there is to know and try all there is to try about Nordic Walking! People are coming from across the globe to join it
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We’re delighted to announce our partnership with True Mountain and we’ve chosen a range of clothing perfect for Nordic walkers! All items are available with or without INSTRUCTOR branding but all come with our logo and flashes of NWUK purple. True Mountain make products for outdoor sports that focus on performance. All products are made in