This session is for TRAINED Nordic Walkers who wish to get out and practice/develop their Nordic Walking Technique and improve their fitness levels, whilst working at a pace appropriate for them. (Please contact the office re. Taster/Training sessions if you have not been trained to Nordic Walk).
You will receive Support, Technique guidance/correction and motivation from a qualified Nordic Walking and First Aid Trained Instructor.
We do warm-up exercises before the session and cool-down stretches after our Nordic Walk.
Our Nordic Walking Group has evolved to become its own little community consisting of friendly, welcoming and supportive people who enjoy a chat whilst they exercise. You can participate social element as much, or as little, as you wish.
LOCATION - MEETING POINT - PARKING
Meeting Point: St Mary's Church (Pavement in-front of St Mary's main church access), Church Rd, Wallington SM6 7NJ.
Car Parking: Free
Toilets and café: Church coffee shop
Opens 10am - Toilet available 9.30am (Morning prayer at 9.30am so please respect morning prayer and enter quietly until 10am). We cannot guarantee the church will be open/accessible as services/events can take place meaning access is not always available. Cafe/Toilets are also available at the Pavilion Cafe (purchase may be necessary).
Link to map: https://goo.gl/maps/tjN7Qne2D1kpmbPw6
Local buses: (407 - 410 - 463 - Church Road stop is closest to the meeting point).
Parking: Parking is available outside St Mary's, on Church Road, or adjacent on Church Path. Check signs for designated parking areas.
Other Parking options:
Beddington Park East Car Park, Church Road (off Croydon Road), Wallington, SM6 7NN.
OR
Pavilion Café, Church Rd, Wallington, SM6 7NN - (Please note parking at the Pavilion café is limited, and under pressure from lots of activities).
Link to map/Pavilion café https://goo.gl/maps/9YxpNxgHvnRBMiXe7
(Limited parking available - approx. 8 mins to meet point)
Map Link – Car park https://goo.gl/maps/pGUnRL4c4DdQZfos5
(Limited parking available – approx. 5 mins to meet point).
DURATION: 1 hour
INSTRUCTOR RATIO: 1/15 or 2/30
COSTS: 1 credit
POLE HIRE: £1.00 per session.
REFUND POLICY:
If sessions are cancelled or rescheduled by Poles Apart Nordic Walking, you shall be offered a ‘Session Transfer’ to another date, or a refund.
For Individuals Cancelling – PLEASE NOTE: A full 24 Hours’ Notice is required for a refund or ‘Session Transfer’ to be offered. If the session is not cancelled on the Booking System within 24 Hours, the Booking System will automatically deduct the session from your allocation and this session will be lost/no refund provided.
CONTACTS:
Angela (Instructor)
Mob.: 07939 815334
Email: nordic.polesapart.3@outlook.com
Lynn (Owner/Instructor/Office)
Email: lynn@polesapart.biz
Mob.: 07586 456 682
Please note: Works out in the park and cannot always access emails immediately. Will respond as soon as possible when returning to the office.
Gin (Office)
Email: enquiries@polesapart.biz
Please note: Works part-time hours and will respond as soon as possible.
Yvonne (Instructor)
Mob.: 07522 959 477
Email: nordicpolesapart@gmail.com
REMINDERS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Appropriate Footwear – You are advised to wear comfortable footwear that has good grip/tread, suitable for varying terrain such as wet grass, gravel, mud e.g. - trainers. Ideally, for your comfort, flexible soled shoes that are breathable and waterproof are recommended, such as waterproof trainers or flexible walking shoes. It can get very muddy in the park after heavy rain fall.
Appropriate Clothing - Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions our wonderful country displays. You are advised to wear appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions. (layers of breathable clothing that can be removed/replaced as your own/surrounding temperature dictates.)
You will be moving your arms and legs throughout the session so loose-fitting clothes are recommended for your comfort.
Water/Rucksack (with chest-strap) - As you will be carrying poles you will not be able to carry water in your hand. If you have it available a small/slim Rucksack (with chest strap – or a piece of ribbon or string to pull the straps away from your shoulders will do!) or drinking belt for carrying water would be useful. Over the shoulder bags and rucksacks 'without' chest straps do get in the way when you are Nordic Walking so if possible avoid bringing them.
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Hot weather - Please ensure you have applied sunscreen on hot days. Bring plenty of water, to avoid dehydrating. A hat is useful if you are sensitive to the sun.
Cold weather – As well as layers of warm clothing, bring 'thin' gloves (not ski type gloves as you wear wrist straps) and a hat if the weather is cold. You will warm-up due to the cardiovascular nature of the class, but we are in Great Britain and on some days the 'fresh' breezes can keep the temperature down.
Mosquito's/Horse Flies/Ticks - Parks with trees and long grass are a favourite hang-out for Mozzy's, ticks and Horse Flies. Last summer there were reports of people getting bites and having unpleasant reaction's so please do apply some insect repellent.
Ticks are on the increase in some areas of the UK and are most active March-October, so if you want to avoid picking up a tick, wearing clothes which cover your skin will help. More information on ticks can be found here: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/hill-skills-tick-alert
We hope you enjoy your session! |
