Activity: Westminster Park, Chester, Wellbeing sessions

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NORDIC Well Being Walks

Price: £6.00

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  • Distance: 3 Miles
  • Date: Wed 4th October
  • Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location Name: Westminster Park, Chester CH4 8JQ
  • Address: CH4 8JQ
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Main Instructor:

Elizabeth Kerley

Walk Description:

We will have a coffee and chat afterwards in the café.

Westminster Park offers easy flat terrain on well-maintained paths and well kept playing fields

  “For several years I have had limited and worsening mobility due to having multiple sclerosis and little confidence to try exercise in any form, especially any involving a gym. I used to enjoy walking in the countryside but this was becoming very limited due to my worsening medical condition. 

I came across a Nordic Walking course advertised by my local council as a Wellbeing initiative and after a bit of persuasion from friends I decided to give it a go. I am so glad I did. Following four training sessions with very patient and understanding expert Nordic Walking tutors Kerley and Ted, and a little help from a MS physiotherapist and a small device that helps to raise one of my feet, I graduated which enabled me to join the main walking group.    The Nordic Walking technique and use of sturdy Nordic Walking poles helps me to maintain my balance, provides effective cardiovascular exercise, strengthens my leg muscles and improves my upper body strength.

It has given me back confidence to walk in and enjoy the countryside once again and increased my self esteem.   It is also an excellent opportunity to meet people and I look forward to the weekly group session that I participate in led by Kerley and/or Ted. Everyone looks after and supports each other, and though I am usually the one trailing at the back or slowing people down on occasion with the odd steep step, I am never made to feel a nuisance or hindrance and we always have a laugh. A lovely group of people.  

I still need a walking stick as an aid for normal daily walking but I can feel my fitness and strength increasing because of Nordic Walking, and I can once again experience and enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors. “   Elaine,aged 50 Runcorn Hill. Nordic Walking sessions Fridays 11am  

Location Notes:

Off A5104 in Chester. Meet in Café; good parking and toilets

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