Burns Night, Parking, and New Zealand baby.

Nordic Walkers parading past Hampton Court Palace

To be honest, I'm struggling to find a link between Robert Burns, and Nordic Walking, except that I was born in the same county as Scotland's National Bard.  Today is the anniversary of his birth, and Burns Suppers are held worldwide to celebrate the man.  For more information, on Burns Suppers, Haggis and the Poetry, click on the link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burns_supper

If you want to find out more about Burns - the National Trust for Scotland has recently opened a new museum at his birthplace -

http://www.burnsmuseum.org.uk/ 

Grey Heron amongst the bracken

Meanwhile, the number of Nordic Walkers continues to grow, with several groups walking in  Bushy Park.

In fact, there is now an issue with parking on Saturday mornings.  Some time ago, we moved our meeting point from the Diana Fountain car park to the Pheasantry due to the number of runners.  But last week the regular Parkrun attracted a record 700 runners.  For more details of this event and parking advice, please see this site - 

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/bushy/News.aspx

All I can suggest, is to arrive early, or use a car park further away from the Diana Fountain.

Swan on Long Water, Home Park.  Hampton Court Palace.

Nordic Walkers starting the Long Walk!

And finally........

Three regular Nordic Walkers in our group took time off at Christmas from walking around Bushy Park to visit relatives in New Zealand.  Not only did they catch up with familiar faces, but also met the newest addition to the family - Finley!  Welcome to the world, Finley, and hope you will enjoy Nordic Walking when you are a bit older.  Looks like you've got the energy for it!

Finley - future Nordic Walker?

If you would like to see more photos of Finley, or enjoy close-up views of Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park, whilst keeping fit, then do contact me for an introduction to Nordic Walking.

Peter

07703-404-931