From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Having spent the past 18 years involved in the development of Pole and Nordic walking in the UK, we felt it was time to design our own ultimate multi-functional ergonomic pole handles. Following 2 years of R and D – the WALX Total body walking poles ( and the Xcelerator model for rehab.) were launched
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September 22 saw yet another successful festival event on our home turf in Purbeck, Dorset. The WALX Dorset team led hundreds of walks whilst WALX HQ delivered workshops and the 16 mile challenge hike event. WALX Masters form around the UK pitched in to help make sure the event went with a bang and judging
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Gill Stewart reaches the final four in the BBC Radio Solent ‘Make a difference’ category. Gill was nominated because she has spent a lifetime encouraging people to be more active and WALX is the final piece in the jigsaw of her career! Gill has always championed sociable, affordable exercise delivered by qualified and caring Instructors.
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Two of our WALX groups, organised a brilliant mini WALX festival event for 175 people in the stunning Lake District. Supported and promoted by the WALX HQ team the event included some tough mountain walks (they are qualified Mountain Leaders), lowland fell and themed walks plus some great presentations and social events. It was a
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Ever conscious of how much being in nature helps those in our groups gain results and feel great, we decided to take things further by offering more skills to our WALX Masters. We partnered with Eco Therapy experts, Nature and Therapy who deliver quality Shinrin Yoku (Forest bathing) practitioner courses to create a model for
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New WALX 6 week lifestyle plan for all those looking to discover a better version of themselves by harnessing the power of walking, nature and being part of a sociable group. Delivered by caring, qualified WALX Masters, the plan offers unlimited WALX with local group for 6 weeks plus 1 walk with any other WALX
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After 12 years, our much loved but clunky old website just had to go as we strive to improve the customer experience yet again! New look Nordic walking UK, New look store and lot’s of new features for our Instructors, groups and newcomers to Nordic walking.
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Against all odds, Festival 5 was held in Purbeck Dorset and it was great to see so many valued NWUK Instructors and WALX Masters plus our lovely walkers having fun at last. Although 50% smaller than previous years due to social distancing etc, we had 50 walks/workshops a day over 3 days plus some amazing
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We launched our pledge to reduce our carbon footprint and protect nature because we appreciate that it provides us with the opportunity to change lives. From reducing single use plastic and minimising parcel deliveries to undertaking habitat management training so we can work with partners to make every step count and educate others to do
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Having been trapped in the ‘covid classroom’, we are delighted that 50 trainee Instructors are now ready to launch in locations all over the UK (including Jersey) We have finally been able to complete assessments and get them over the starting line which is great as demand keeps growing!!
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Having been launched during lockdown our Yoga WALX sessions went outdoors at last! The on line sessions will always remain available but the power of these sessions is how we blend walking with yoga and pick all the best places in which to strike a pose!
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Despite being new to the Franchise world, we are delighted that the work we have done to support our new Franchisees during a very difficult first year has been recognised already . Gill our Director has been nominated for the EWiF New Woman Franchisor of the Year! Gill and the team have worked tirelessly to