Hello Norfolk Nordic Walkers,

Happy April to you all! 

As per, tonnes going on this month as we literally SPRING into Spring.  Along with the usual buzzy programme of walks – catering for all levels of walker, we also have 18 of us heading to Hunstanton for our first Norfolk Nordic Walking Weekend away.  All walks and ‘apres’ have been recce-ed so we are now officially in countdown mode.  Coming up also we have some NEW walks to enjoy … and … it’s official.  We can now get all the way round Whitlingham Broad once more.  The flooding has finally disappeared.  Hurray…

THE TEAM

Walk Leaders are HUGE assets not only to me, but to the wider NNW community & beyond.  I value their advice, support and really love having them onboard to widen what we offer.  Becky – who flies the purple flag quite literally with her funky hair colour – loves to go the extra mile such as organising wonderful Goat Shed lunches and a Good Friday Easter Egg Walk.  Her two weekly walks (Thursday = Eaton / UEA & Friday = Reepham) are always varied, and once a month she extends the route to give her walkers a longer leg stretch.  Fab-u-lous!  Book early as they fill up fast!

We are delighted to now welcome Rachel to our team – she will lead one Saturday walk per month – with the Norfolk Broads being her home turf. She led a fantastic first walk on Saturday from Acle to Upton – with rave reviews from her fully booked crew!

WEEKEND ADVENTURES

April

6 REBECCA’S ***NEW*** BACONSTORPE CASTLE – BODHAM 6 miles 

13 BECKY’S MAGICAL GRESSENHALL 5 MILER

20 TEAM NNW SUNNY HUNNY WEEKEND

21 REBECCA’S 11am SUNDAY @ HOLKHAM LAKE & PARK NEW 6 miles…open to all 

27 RACHEL’S SATURDAY SPECIAL (approx 5 miles)  

May

4 BECKY’S MAYDAY SUPER SATURDAY 5 MILER (inc 1/2 marathon training)

5 BURY TO CLARE 18 miles (POSITIVE STEPS RACE)

11 REBECCA’S BURE VALLEY – AYLSHAM 7 MILER (inc 1/2 marathon training)

18 REBECCA’S WIVETON DOWNS – BAYFIELD HALL 6 miles (+ extra BLAKENEY 3 miles for those training for 1/2 marathon)

25 RACHEL’S SATURDAY SPECIAL (approx 5 miles) 

June

1 BECKY’S MARVELLOUS MYSTERY 5 MILER

8 RACHEL’S SATURDAY SPECIAL – 5.5 miles (doubled to 11 miles for 1/2 marathoners)

15 REBECCA’S SHERINGHAM PARK RHODEDENDRUM “ALL TOGETHER NOW” SATURDAY SPECIAL – 3 and 6 miles.  You choose.  

22 TEAM NNW – MND FUND RAISING HALF MARATHON —  NORTH NORFOLK COAST 13 miles

29 RACHEL’S SATURDAY SPECIAL (approx 5 miles)

& sneak peek into the diary beyond June…

19th July REBECCA’S ITTERINGHAM – BLICKLING HIDDEN SURPRISES WALK + WALPOLE ARMS LUNCH 6 miles 

FANCY AN ‘EXTRA’ CHALLENGE EVENT IN MAY????

5th BURY TO CLARE 18 miles (POSITIVE STEPS RACE) £26

This is not led by me – we are competitors so you go at your own pace OR keep pace with a walking buddy.  But if you like a challenge and a longer walk – you may want to consider this.  Have a chat to me if you want to find out more…

NEW TIME FOR FRIDAY ZOOM CLASS –  8am

Our popular STRETCH, FLEX & BALANCE class will start at the slightly earlier time of 8am.  Never tried it?  We have members joining us from Australia, Spain and homes all over Norfolk!!!!  It’s the best way to kickstart your Friday for sure!

8.30am RISE AND SHINE ON THE FARM

Yes – it’s back on!  Now that the clocks have officially jumped into British Summer Time (whoop whoop!), this walk is re-instated once more.  It’s a lovely time of day to enjoy the misty undulating routes around High Ash Farm when all is still…. 

DOUBLE BLICKLING WALKS 

We did a double last week, and we double up again this week too.  So – book up which walk suits you in one of our fave locations!

WALKS TO SUIT EVERYONE

We have such a fantastic variety of walks to suit all abilities – so pick the right walk to suit you.  If you don’t think you are up to the pace / distance of a walk, have a look at the weekly programme and join another walk instead.  It’s fabulous to see how popular the fortnightly DROPPING DOWN A GEAR walk @ Blickling has become – and also to welcome members to our lovely Catton Park 2 miler who want to enjoy a gentler pace.  So, mix n match, pick n mix – but pls bear in mind, it’s not an option to start a walk and drop off mid-way as you don’t fancy the full distance.  Our duty of care is to bring you all back safely….

MND FUNDRAISING UPDATES

 ‘Team Janice’ were out in force on 22/3 for the Cawston Quiz night where their team excelled in banter, jolly japes and an in depth knowledge of ouzo, sauce and gin!  (They played their Joker for this section!)

Plans are very much underway – headed up by Liz and Becky who are working closely with Janice & her family – for lots of ideas to make our MND Fundraising Week in June buzzy and brilliant.  Just a few things being discussed are:

-Raffle + amazing prizes

-Special sponsored walks (alongside the Half Marathon)

-Collection buckets in cafes we frequent

– T-shirts 

-Publicity 

Thanks also to those of you already collecting money by selling post-walk cakes and various other home-based initiatives.  

SHOP N DROP / NORFOLK NORDIC MERCHANDISE

A few of you are keen to buy new paws, straps, gloves, poles, etc and missed the last order. So here’s the best deal on how to avoid P&P…

When you buy your poles etc from the NWUK Online Store https://store.walx.co.uk/?referer=nwuk click the COUPON CODE box at checkout and enter norfolknwapr8 and it should show delivery to me at:  48A The Avenue, Sheringham, NR26 8DQ and will not charge YOU £5!

Last orders – Thursday 4th April 

You then receive your items at your next walk after the delivery. Simple!

N0RFOLK NORDIC WALKING T-shirts and hoodies

These DO NOT come from the NWUK Online Store.  I have created these with a sports merchandise company and I order these independently.  Lots of us already wear them, are super impressed by the quality and highly recommend them!  if you are interested via text 07832108200 or email lovelywalks@icloud.com with your choice/s.

This does NOT commit you – it literally gives me an idea of whether there are enough of you to place a group order.  If so, I will then send you out more info on sizes, payment etc.  

NORFOLK NORDIC WALKING Hoodie 

Price: £35 

NORFOLK NORDIC WALKING Cool T-Shirt

Price: £15 

So -let’s embrace the better weather, the lighter longer days and the sights and sounds of Spring in all her glory leading us out of winter.  

Best,

Team NNW: Rebecca, Becky & Rachel 

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P.s All walks and Zooms are now bookable right up to September!