From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Staff at NWUK HQ were surprised to discover a message from the Scottish Police on the ansaphone over the New Year break, especially as it was all due to a NWUK Competence card!. It transpired that a purse with a fair bit of money in it had luckily been handed to the Police by a
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The March issue of Sainsburys magazine is in the stores now and we are delighted to see that it features Nordic Walking and a link to our website to help people locate their nearest NWUK Instructor. You can see the article here Your Life
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Nordic walking UK are the first organisation in the UK to offer a CYQ qualification that incorporates all the skills of an exercise referral practioner but does not require fitness prescription via indoor based exercise. Martin Christie from Nordic Walking UK explains why they have spent 3 years developing this concept. ” Traditionally exercise referral programmes
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As ever at this time of year, the papers are full of ‘New year New you’ features and Nordic Walking seems to be a popular choice for 2013. One NEW magazine that has really embraced Nordic Walking is the new WOMEN’S WALKING MAGAZINE – we love this informative publication and thinks its a great read for anyone
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Elaine Mason and her team at the Torbay Care Trust have been pleasantly surprised at the response to their Nordic Walking programme and are determined to keep building on that success. The project is one of many across the UK that have taken advantage of the Nordic Walking UK community package which provides all of the
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Thanks so much to all the Instructors who sent in the fantastic photos of Nordic walking groups enjoying festive walks and lengthy lunches!!! These images prove that staying active can be fun and will inspire many non exercisers to come and take up this great activity in the new year! Keep the photos and stories
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After the devastation of the Summer floods we are all safe and dry in our TWO new locations. The education, accounts and support Ladies are now safe UPSTAIRS in a new office in Olney (Bucks) whilst the new HQ and retail distribution building sits on TOP of a windswept hill in Dorset! We’re delighted with the
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We are delighted that our CYQ qualification is helping Instructors from all backgrounds not only to deliver safe, effective sessions but to also go on to gain their exercise referral qualifications too. Now we want to ensure that ALL of our Instructors have the benefit of this level of training and are inviting the few of you who have
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Instructors who are using the little pole & equipment information leaflets that we launched at the Conference are reporting that they make a huge difference to their ability to help clients choose the correct poles for them. The team at HQ have also noticed that Customers are much better informed and happier to select poles based
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As ever, we have a full range of cpd modules available for Instructors who want to make a real impact in their sessions (see below) but there is one that you would be simply MAD to miss! Our ultimate Nordic Ski Fit is getting rave reviews and there is still time for you to offer this
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Our retail team have been absolutely flat out like Santa’s Elves over the last few weeks, packing and dispatching Nordic Walking Christmas gifts far and wide! By far the most popular gift this year has been the hard pole cases – these, it would appear, are the ultimate present for the avid Nordic Walker who likes
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This month, Instructor Faye Doorbar shares her favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales.The stunning beauty of Swaledale in the Northern part of the Yorkshire Dales where Faye and husband David are based make it the perfect venue for a scenic winters walk! “Its perfect for Nordic Walking” says Faye ” so much scope for a variety of route