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NWW CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2022

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NWW CHARITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2022 Our nominated charity for the past two years – 2020 and 2021 – has been Hertfordshire Mind Network and we have supported them through our CAR BOOT CAFE’s, CHALLENGES, VIRTUAL QUIZ’s etc. As 2021 starts to draw to a close, it’s time to start considering whom we might


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OUR DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER   Choose your comfiest chair, grab a cuppa (or a G+T) and settle down with our latest NEWSLETTER! https://mailchi.mp/5baeb46c6948/nwwdec21  


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WORLD KINDNESS DAY

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  Sunday 13th November is World Kindness Day – designed to highlight good deeds in the community, focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good that binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender, and location.   WHAT


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NWW BOOTS AND BOOKS CLUB

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NWW BOOTS AND BOOKS Love walking? Love books? Then why not combine the two with our BOOTS AND BOOKS club!   A spark of an idea a few years ago about Boots and Books, came to fruition in lockdown when we couldn’t be together but, like everyone else, we could get together through the powers


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LEAVESDEN COUNTRY PARK – GREEN FLAG AWARD

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Leavesden Country Park is very much the HOME of Nordic Walking Watford and we are delighted to share the news that they have just been awarded both GREEN FLAG and GREEN HERITAGE SITE accreditation.   We know how hard everyone involved works to keep our local parks well maintained and managed – and we are


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MAKING THOSE GOALS SMART!

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It’s that time of year when most of us give at least a passing nod to setting some NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS or GOALS for 2022. But how can you actually achieve them? Here are my TOP TIPS for helping you to achieve those goals and making 2022 YOUR year!   Write them down – they


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DIABETES AND NORDIC WALKING

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Monday 14th November is WORLD DIABETES DAY.   Someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes and being diagnosed early is so crucial for all types of diabetes. It can save lives, prevent a medical emergency, and reduce the risk of life-changing complications later.     What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a serious condition where


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JUST ONE THING…

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JUST ONE THING…   Last week there was a huge flurry of excitement within the Nordic Walking community around Dr Michael Mosly’s brilliant podcast “Just One Thing”.   The broadcast focuses on the concept that if time is tight, what’s the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and well-being? Michael


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3DADS WALKING + COUNTRY WALKING MAGAZINE

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I have been avidly following the journey of #3dadswalking and yesterday they were interviewed by Country Walking Magazine Here’s the full interview, including the heartbreaking story of what happened to them, the inspiring people they’ve met along the way, the ups and downs of the walk, and that £10,000 donation from 007 himself, Daniel Craig


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HOW DO I TRACK MY MILES AND STEPS?

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The right kind of fitness app or tracker can help you to stay motivated and accountable, particularly if you have GOALS that you want to achieve.     So what’s the difference with all this techie stuff?   Well, there are basically 3 types of tracking devices: a smartwatch (e.g. Apple watch) fitness tracker device


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THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL…

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I’m guessing by the flurry of recent walk cancellations that the cold weather is putting you off your stride with Nordic Walking. But it needn’t! Gorgeous crisp sunny days are PERFECT for Nordic Walking and you will really reap the benefits if you do venture out.   So, what are the benefits? 1.Burn more calories


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IS NORDIC WALKING FOR EVERYONE?

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“I think it’s great that Nordic Walking is accessible for people with a disability – in my daughter’s case, both physical and a learning disability. I think that walking with Nordic poles will actually help her balance and stability.”   Recently one of our instructors taught a lovely young lady who has both learning and


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