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View from the North Downs Way near Tatsfield in Surrey, looking over the Weald towards the Greensand Ridges of Limpsfield (from the Oakleafe's guided walk of 28th January 2006) The intention being that such shorter Guided Rambles seem to appeal to many who either do not have the time, or feel they do not have the endurance yet for a whole day of walking. Since September 2005 our programme of walks has been extended to include fortnightly afternoon walks and a few Day Walks ... and we now include some Sunday afternoon walks as well as the local U3A Thursday morning rambles. . We currently have a membership of approx 45 walkers in East Surrey ~ of which our Saturday walks usually now attract from 15 to 20 participants. The membership in East Sussex is new and growing. In August 2008 we started a facebook Group for OAKLEAFE RAMBLING. Interested in walking with us . . . then, search for us at www.facebook.com and request joining. We currently have 11 members in that Group, some of whom do join in our walks . . . and we have a gallery of additional photos there to share pictures from the walks. Three years ago (Jan 2006) we launched our Sunday Afternoon Group offering shorter Guided Walks planned specifically for families with children under 10 years of age, or for those only just getting back to health or into walking. These are open to all, but the length and route are planned on the basis of suitability for younger walkers. They are also ideal for a novice, older or overweight walker, too. Typical length of these events : 3 to 3.5 miles. 10 people took part in our May 2009 Sunday Walk from Tatsfield Church Tea Room. . Our Oakleafe Nordic Walking Training Group (for Health and Fitness) is running regular Taster Sessions of approx 2 hours duration in East Surrey and from our own 10 acres Training Park comprising fields and woodland in the Cuckmere valley of East Sussex ~ together with a monthly Guided Fitness Walk in a larger Group. This technique employs the twin pole "summer-training" style originally developed in Finland for cross-country skiing. It uses specifically designed Nordic Walking poles ~ for details see www.nordicwalking.co.uk ~ regarding EXEL poles and LEKI poles. This fitness walking system uses up to 30% more energy per hour, gives upper body and core muscles a full workout and saves some of the stresses on hips, knees and ankles associated with conventional walking. It is suitable for any age, and is great as a part of an anti-osteoporosis exercise regime. For more details of the Oakleafe Nordic Walking Group, our Taster sessions and short courses ~ click here ~ NOW to visit www.nordic-walking.me.uk . Our Walk Leaders : Nigel is a YMCA FIT trained Walk Leader. He is a registered Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer (REPS Level 3), with own personal training studio set in a beautiful part of the South Downs. He has some 6 years experience of leading walking groups in the North Downs of East Surrey and a wide knowledge of local walks, ways and wildlife both in Surrey and in East Sussex. Since summer 2007 we have extended our base of operations to run activities also from our East Sussex base in the Cuckmere Valley; as well as continuing in East Surrey. We strongly believe in the "Exercise Anywhere..." philosophy; and especially Green Exercise in the outdoors. Jeff Jeffery and Colin Packington Volunteer walk leaders based in East Surrey for guided rambling event. They usually lead Saturday walks together when this is possible. Jeff also leads our Sunday series walks. They started walking with the Oakleafe Rambling Club in 2004, and have been regular walkers throughout the south-east for much longer. Jeff is a North Downs Way ranger, responsible for the Woldingham section of the Way. Colin is a warden monitoring the condition of footpaths within the Woldingham area. For more information on any walk in the Club's programme, or just to make contact ... telephone 07930 738034; or send an e-mail to : © 2004 - 9 The OAKLEAFE RAMBLING CLUB |
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Nigel is an International Nordic Walking Technique Instructor ~ Nordic Walking being a fitness walking speciality that he has developed with many clients to give a total body workout in the fresh air. He is a member of the International Nordic Walking Association ~ through Nordic Walking UK.
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