It seems no sooner have a couple of Autumn festivals finished, then retailers' attentions pass to Christmas. We're heading towards it like a runaway train.
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| How can the UK's largest mammal be almost invisible?? |
But there are still about 44 days before then for Nordic Walking, shopping, walking, baking, and more Nordic Walking!
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| Halloween supplies, Garson's Farm, Esher. |
Walks will continue in Bushy Park 3 times per week, and Kay Speakman holds her popular walks at Garsons Farm and Richmond Park on Mondays and Fridays, too (See
http://www.pole2pole.uk.com/ for details).
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| Hampton Court Palace, using rubber 'feet' on wet tarmac. |
The autumn weather has remained mild, if damp underfoot. But our Nordic Walks have explored the Thames towpath between Hampton Court and Kingston, as well as the many hidden corners of Bushy Park.
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| "Double Poling" in Lime Avenue, Bushy Park. Note the hand position of the rear walker - pushing right through for maximum effectiveness! Great exercise for your triceps, or 'bingo wings'! |
There are also some social walks planned for December (on the 11th at Denbies vineyard), and last week several Nordic Walkers enjoyed an evening in the company of hospitable chef, Christine Thompson, at her Dishy Cookery School (
http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1 ).
Christine taught us how to make our own, home-made sausages. You could choose your own ingredients: some made chilli and chocolate bangers, while others chose Spanish or Moroccan sausages. It was a very "hands-on" experience, with lots of encouragement from participants. I can thoroughly recommend it for a fun night out.
http://www.dishycookeryschool.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=1
If you want to tone yourself up for Christmas, or just work off a couple too many sausages, then why not try Nordic Walking? If you live in the South-west London / Surrey area, we would be happy to hear from you.
Peter
07703-404-931
