["No Fishing", seen on Ham Common. Can herons read?]
"Ne'er shed a clout till May is out", is a phrase I learned in Scotland. A warning not to discard your winter clothes (clout) before summer has really arrived....
And true to tradition, the May Bank Holiday weather has been cool and damp, unlike the preceding weeks. Still, it was a pleasant change to be able to walk through Bushy Park without worrying about dehydration!
Several new faces joined us in Bushy park this week, and it was good to introduce a few more people to the activity.
But it's not just the exercise or scenery that makes Nordic Walking attractive - it's the chance to chat with people you may not otherwise meet.
For example, one of our group helps at Richmond Theatre -(http://www.ambassadortickets.com/10/659/Richmond-Theatre )
- and was able to give us first-hand reviews on productions and special offers for forthcoming shows.
And in the course of the 90-minute sessions, we sometimes have lively debates (try doing that while swimming....), quite often putting the world to rights, at least for a couple of hours. Or you can just appreciate the Nature around you.....
If you'd like to exercise outdoors, with like-minded people, do get in touch. I hold sessions on Saturday morning in Bushy Park, and taster sessions on demand. There will be a taster session on Thursday, 3rd June, at 11am, at the Pheasantry car park. (£5). You're welcome, but please let me know if you are attending.
Peter
07703-404-931
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