From the NWUK Community
By Jane Lees at
Stay warm and toasty while you stay fit this winter Don’t let cold temps keep you from walking this winter, take steps to ensure you can stick with your usual exercise routine all winter. Walking in the winter can be especially good for your health. A study by Ocobock (2017) found that people burn 34%
By Jane Lees at
Each month we want you to share your photos from our walks. The one(s) with the most likes at the end of the month will appear in the NeWTs 2024 calendar! 𝓡𝓾𝓵𝓮𝓼 1) Photos can be entered by posting them as a comment on the monthly facebook post, or sending them to Jane 2) Photos
By Jane Lees at
Congratulations to Jane H who won our November competition with her photo from Poynton Lake Deadline to vote for December’s photos is midnight on Friday 6 January Click on the link below, then click on your favourite photos (there’s no submit button, just make sure the heart underneath the photo(s) goes pink. Click again on the
By Jane Lees at
We say it every year, but 2022 has been our best year yet! 20 new NeWTs completed their Learn To Nordic Walk courses this year, opening the door to a wide array of walks, from Mossley to Macclesfield, and from Hollingworth Lake to the Lake District! We’ve enjoyed 2 amazing holidays to Grange-over-Sands and Guernsey
By Nordic Walking Watford at
NWW NOMINATED CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2023 Voted for by our walkers, our charity of the year for 2023 will be The Willow Foundation, based in Welwyn Garden City. Willow was founded in 1999 by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, as a lasting memorial to their
By Nordic Walking Watford at
CHRISTMAS MEAL SPEECH 2022 I understand that there is another important event happening tonight ??? So firstly I would like to thank you all for being here. Tonight is always about YOU – a celebration of all that you have achieved, both individually and collectively as our brilliant club, Nordic Walking Watford. Every year I
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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
By Josine Baines at
What’s on your Christmas List this year?! Or are you struggling for ideas for someone? If they are a keen walker here are some ideas……….. Waterproof socks I mentioned these in my previous blog about “What to Wear in the Rain”. I’ve had a pair since early November and they have certainly been one
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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
By Uttlesford Nordic Walking at
A few photos of Autumn 2022
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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
By Josine Baines at
I know it is a bit of a cliche, but there really is no such thing as the wrong weather – you just need the right clothing. There has been a lot of rain this week so I thought it may be worth giving my top tips on keeping you and your kit dry!