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Power of Poles Intro Course is a 90-minute introduction to get you started with nordic walking poles. It will turn your walk into a workout. You will learn the basic technique of using the poles to improve posture, strengthen your core, work all the major muscle groups, burn more calories than regular walking and get an enhanced cardio workout, all while feeling propelled by the poles and lighter on your feet. After you have completed this introductory session, you will receive the Freedom Passport and you can join any NWUK group walks in the UK. (This includes a free first walk with NWUK Tas Valley.)

Poles will be provided for you on the day.Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

Please wear appropriate weatherproof clothing and walking shoes suitable for public footpaths.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Thamesmead Library at The Nest    

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.  

Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Thamesmead Library, The Nest in Cygnet Square, SE2 9FA

Parking: Free parking on Yarnton Way and Seacourt Road by Willow Bank Primary school.

Buses: 177, 229, 244, 301, 401, B11

Toilet and Refreshments available: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the Library the WALX Guide will lead you through one of 3 routes. Choosing from the walk to the River Thames, Lesnes Abbey or Southmere Lake. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. After the walk, you are warmly invited to join us in the library for a coffee or tea and biscuits for which there is nominal 50p charge.   

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A gentle- to moderate-paced Nordic walk for all abilities. Your instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking and Total Body Walking? Get in touch to discuss getting started on a Tuesday morning.

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A gentler walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. This Wellness WALX is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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We hope to be walking our circular route into Countesthorpe and then back into Blaby and back to the park. 

Please remember that paths can be muddy in places at this time of year.

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This is a sociably paced walk that will take us throughan area of beautiful broad leaf woodland before crossing the road via a bridge to enter the main plantation in Cannon hill. There has been some peat habitat restoration recently and lots more benches and a dog splash area have been added.

Most of the paths are gravel and there are no stiles.

Free parking at The Old thatch pub where we can have coffee together afterwards.

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Total Body WalkingTM Wellness sessions are designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and nature. 

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Wellness WALX combine walking with simple balance, flexibility, and strength exercises, and may also include breathing techniques and relaxation.

These sessions are ideal if you’re new to exercise, returning after a break, living with a health condition that affects movement, or if you simply want to move with ease and build lifelong fitness.

Our friendly WALX Wellness Instructors are trained to support all abilities — it’s never too late to begin your journey

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.

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Gentle Walk with Mel

Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.