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NEXT Event : Saturday 26th July : East Surrey group meet at The Botley Hill pub (Limpsfield Road from Warlingham) for a walk over The Woldingham Ridges Tuesday 22nd July : U3A Caterham morning walk from The Bull Inn on Chelsham Common Friday 1st August : afternoon walk in Sussex : 2:30 pm Alfriston to Berwick Church 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 January 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. . In March 2006 we produced our first colour brochure ~ detailing Guided Walks available in conjunction with the Oakleafe Rambling Club and related groups ~ from March right through to the end of the year ~ in and around the Tandridge District. This was produced with assistance from Tandridge District Council and we are grateful for their support of this project to encourage healthy, green lifestyles. A similar brochure was produced in 2007. . Our 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. 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. For more details of the Oakleafe Nordic Walking Group, taster sessions and short courses ~ click here ~ NOW . Our Walk Leader : Nigel is a YMCA FIT trained Walk Leader. He is a registered Personal Trainer (REPS Level 3) and has some 5 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. During summer 2007 we extended our base of operations to run activities also from East Sussex from our new base in the Cuckmere Valley; as well as continuing in East Surrey. We strongly believe in the "Exercise Anywhere..." philosophy. 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 - 8 The OAKLEAFE RAMBLING CLUB |
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He 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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