Village Emporium - Borders Edition July/August 2014

July/August 2014

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Well it’s been a good summer so far! Early in June we attended the Towcester Food Festival, which was a massive success and we met the very lovely William Sitwell who was nowhere near as scary as he is on Masterchef. The outcome of the event is that next year’s festival will be bigger and better and, once again, we will be media partners, producing the festival guide.

In this issue we’ve also got some great ideas for things to amuse the whole family over the summer including summer clubs, festivals and places to visit. Don’t miss the Music Festival at The Admiral Nelson in Braunston or the Rugby Festival of Culture, plus lots of other great events right on your doorstep.

We hope you have a great summer whether your staying at home or going away. Stay safe healthy but most of all have fun!

Alison & Clare

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In this issue...

Features 8 Mini olympian or mini maestro? q Travelling with kids e A good read s Flying visitors c No passport required Q Protecting pets from the sun Q Walking back to happiness

Contents 6 e i d l Q

Just for Kids Your family Your garden Out & about

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Whats On?

Business & IT On the road Get Creative Look good, feel good

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Business features 7 25 years of pupil success y Weedon Vets open for business R Conserving Britain’s heritage N Osteopathy in the midlands

z Win a £50 Meat Box from Onley Grounds Farm Shop

. Win a Granary full afternoon tea for two

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American ranch salad Red cabbage and apple slaw

C A 60 minute Thermal Body Treatment with Chrysanthemum Beauty May/June issue winners Clay Pigeon Shooting Lesson Mr B Phillips, Rugby Garden Gate Bouquet Ms S Lewis, Catesby Unique 3D House Picture Mrs L Davis, Daventry

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A good read The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon - Jonny Duddle Jonny Duddle’s picture books have quickly become modern children’s classics, and this chapter book follows on from ‘The Pirates Next Door’, using familiar characters but offering a longer and more detailed read for that awkward age when picture books are dismissed as ‘babyish’ but longer books are still a little too challenging.

Duddle’s illustrations are carefully spaced, so that there are no daunting pages of solid text: there is always at least one line drawing to pull us in.

However, the text also does this brilliantly. Picking up the story from where it was left at the end of ‘The Pirates Next Door’, it begins with strange happenings in Dull-On-Sea. Firstly there are some very odd night-time visitors. Then the museum is robbed - and whilst the account of events offered by hapless security guard Arthur Poppycock is garbled, it makes one thing clear: there are pirates involved! Matilda thinks it must be time to contact her best friend Jim-Lad, and he and his family soon set sail for Dull-On-Sea to try to discover exactly what is going on...

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Travelling With Kids Keep family holidays a trouble-free, happy experience by following these tips!

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wipes to clean restaurant tables, cutlery and toilet seats and hand sanitiser for when there are no washing facilities nearby. A basic first aid kit is also a must! Pack pain killers or an easy to swallow medicine like Calpol, along with antiseptic wipes, plasters, anti-histamines and a thermometer.

Use a child locator if you are visiting busy airports or crowded tourist attractions. Your child wears a small unit strapped to a belt or shoe and you keep the transmitter. If you lose your child, set off the alarm and follow the sound to find them. For older kids, write your mobile phone number on their arm.

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Place under a preheated grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred. Allow to cool slightly. With a sharp knife, cut down the sides of the cobs to remove all the kernels and mix with kidney beans, pepper and cheese in a large bowl. Mix in the lettuce leaves. Mix together the soft cheese, vinegar and 3 tbsp water and gently toss into the salad.

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Flying Visitors As the warm sunny evenings extend and the days get longer, we often find ourselves outside, glass of wine in hand, enjoying those last rays of sunshine, or perhaps celebrating the summer with friends around a tasty BBQ. It’s on these occasions that we are most likely to notice our nocturnal wildlife.

Bats are usually only with us for the summer as they do the sensible thing and hibernate over winter. So why not do our best to make their stay as amenable as possible. I’m sure you all know bats are insectivorous, feeding on nocturnal invertebrates such as moths, so the best way to encourage bats into our gardens is to plant a plethora of insect friendly plants.

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Saturday 9th August 12pm to 11pm

MUSIC FESTIVAL Good food, good beer

Loads of beer, food from around the world and hopefully some sunshine!

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Bands to include; Kings Ov Leon, Hats off to Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Bac & Guns 2 Roses plus headline act Got It Covered & loads more!

Face painting, £5 per ticket under 16s are free inflatables and morris dancing. £10.00 per camping pitch any size tent or camper van The Admiral Nelson Dark Lane, Braunston,Northants NN11 7HJ

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We have a huge display of antique, vintage, costume and pre owned jewellery together with a wide range of silver, ceramics, glass, lighting and clocks.

Also outside effects and Kadai fire bowls.

Located at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, A5 Watling Street, Nr Weedon, Northants, NN7 4LB Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.

Tel: 01327 340594 Cosford shooting ground Clay Pigeon shoot & air gun Club Situated just off J1 of the M6. We hold a Clay Pigeon Shoot every Sunday and also have an Air Gun Section with 2 range areas and covered firing points. Full membership available from £35

Call 07563 518090

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The Home of Cakes and Infusions

The Red Lion, Kilsby 26 Main Road, Kilsby 01788 822265

Open for food

Mon-Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 12noon-9pm

Entertainment Live music Saturday 5th July and Saturday 2nd August

The Reg and Viv Sunday quiz in aid of Macmillan Trust July 6th and 20th | August 3rd and 17th Also events for Preschool, Kilsby Christmas Tree Fund and the KSA

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Saturday 3rd May – Sunday 14th September Bridge Nursery Open Gardens, Tomlow Road, Napton, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX Gardens open 10am-4pm

only doors open 8.15pm. Available from Alan Broadbent 01788 543496 or alancbroadbent@ gmail.com also from SOUNDS, Rugby Library & www.stringfest.co.uk

Thursday 3rd July Grandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am-12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish and more. Tea, coffee, and homemade refreshments available

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July Crick Scarecrow Festival Weekend – Incl Jazz night at Red Lion weekend before on 6th July Circus workshop. Encampment by the Sealed Knot Society, musicians around the village.

A bus touring the village to view scarecrows.

Famous cake and tea cafe on Church Street, funds to air ambulance. Programme with map of stalls and refreshments ( on sale) on the day or at Crick Post Office see www.crickscarecrowfestival.org.uk for more info.

Saturday 5th July Thurlaston Village Fete - theme of The Great British Union Jack. Red, white and blue will set the scene for a whole variety of stalls, music, refreshments and entertainment from 2pm4pm, including produce and plants, clothes and accessories, gifts and toys, bric-a-brac etc. Pimms, tea and cakes, children’s area where all games are just 20p. All welcome.

Sunday 6th July Festival Strings Concert – Temple Speech Room, part of Rugby Festival of Culture. Mozart, Tschaikowsky and much more performed by Rugby Sinfonia past & present. Tickets £10 and £8 ( children half-price) 01788 543496 or alancbroadbent@gmail. com and from SOUNDS, Rugby Library and www.stringfest.co.uk Wednesday 9th July Galanos House Tea Dance - Banbury road, Southam,CV47 2BL. 2.30pm-4.30pm 01926 812185 we are hosting a tea dance for people in the community living with Dementia, relatives and families please come along and join us for a chat over a cuppa and a cake. No meeting in August 2014 thereafter the 2nd wednesday of the month (this is open to everyone) Thursday 10th July Rugby Festival of Culture – Graffiti Classics Cabaret Night, Temple speech Room. Tickets £15 for 7.30pm at tables ( incl wine & nibbles) doors open 7pm or £8 and £10 for 8.30pm Graffiti show

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Saturday 12th July Music in the Yard - Stable yard, Cotesbach, Lutterworth, LE17 4HX. With over 12 hours of live music kicking off at 12 noon. Local foods, ales and arts & activites for all. Tickets available online at £10 and £12 on the door. Under 12s go free, and camping is also free of charge. For more information check out www.musicintheyard.net.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July Crick Music Festival – Bury Dyke, Crick comprising 15 of the best local bands and solo artists all performing to support this charitable event sponsored by Butchers Pet Care. Headline acts are White Men Can’t Funk and Ol’ Rosie. There will also be a beer tent, BBQ , stalls and entertainment. http://www.crickscarecrowfestival.org.uk/index. php/music-festival and search Crick Music Festival on Facebook Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July Birdingbury Country Show – 10am - 5.30pm at Paddocks Farm, Birdingbury, CV23 8EH. Admission: Adults £5, OAP’s £4, Children (aged 5 and over) £3, Under 5’s free, family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £15. Displays of vintage vehicles including steam engines, classic cars and military vehicles. Ring events, children’s activities, trade/craft/charity stalls.

Supporting four charities - Cerebra (for brain damaged children), Dogs for the Disabled, Macmillan Nurses, & the Royal Air Force Association.

Saturday 19th July Napton Church Fete - Napton Village Hall. The Fete will have Medieval theme and alongside the usual books, plants, cake and craft stalls we will have traditional games and entertainment.

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Sunday 20th July Strawberry & Cream Tea – Willoughby Vicarage 2.30pm-4.30pm, raffle bring & buy. Proceeds to Willoughby Church landscaping.

Napton Tennis Club Players wanted -We are a village club with

Sunday 3rd August Dunchurch Vintage and Craft Fayre Dunchurch Village Hall , 11am- 4pm Over 20 stalls selling shabby chic furniture and gifts; vintage clothing and accessories Vintage Tea Room, cream teas and cake, on proper china and with table service! Admission £1 U16’s -Free In aid of ‘CoppaFeel’ - Breast cancer Awareness www.facebook.com VintageAndCraftFairAtDunchurch Saturday 9th August Cream teas - Napton Village Hall . A selection of delicious Homemade Cakes will be available as well as traditional cream teas.

Saturday 20th September Flecknoe School Reunion – Did you go to school in Flecknoe? Join us from 2.30pm at Flecknoe Village Hall for teas 4-5pm. Please bring your old photos & memories. To register interest call: Jane 01788 891451, Vicki 01788 891006, Julia 01788 891606, Vicki 01788 890227 Friday 19th September – Saturday 26th September Dunchurch Festival Players will stage – Cash on Delivery by Michael Cooney Friday 19th September, Saturday20th, Thursday 25th and Saturday 26th September Dunchurch Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £7 (£6 concessions).

Special Gala Performance – incl dinner - on Wednesday 24th at 6.30 for 7pm £16.50. Tickets will be available in late August from Wanda Fashions (01788 522021).

excellent facilities offering :-Ladies and men’s teams playing in local leagues winter & summer. Weekly adult and junior club nights for all standards.

Friendly mixed club tournaments. Holiday tennis camps for juniors aged 5 – 14.

Contact our coach Lee Moreton on 07990 971036 or Jayne Warman on 07906 965682 or visit www.naptontennis.co.uk

Regular events Every Tuesday of the month Craven Lane Hall table top sale, 8.30am-12pm, Craven Lane Southam CV47 1PG, fund raising to renovate hall ( First World War Army Billet) contact di@ellard.plus.com 07968 561719 £5 per table, refreshments Every Tuesday of the month Daventry Country Market - 8.30am-11.30am Home baking, local meat, crafts, plants, tea and coffee. The Churchrooms, Foundry Place, NN11 4AA Everyone welcome, call Anne 01327 876671 for more details.

1st Friday every month Coffee Cakes and Crafts Come along to Dunchurch Library, School St, Dunchurch. 10.30am – 12noon coffee and cake £1.50 Tel: 01788 811355 email dunchurchlibrary@btconnect.com www. dunchurchlibrary.org Weekly Rugby Ramblers. Full programme of walks available from Rugby library. E mail ask@ rugbyramblers.org.u or www.rugbyramblers.org.uk or Fran on 01788 815484

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Onley Grounds Farm Shop and Butchery specialises in quality meats and fine foods.

Their wonderful grain fed beef is home grown on their farms and many of their delicious products are sourced locally.

Competition To enter tell us how many Bulls appear in the magazine (including this one).

The site for the new Farm Shop is also home to the Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, one of By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop the largest equestrian centres in the U.K. your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, You can find Onley Grounds FarmShop just off or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, the A45, 1 mile outside Dunchurch.

Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB.

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Barbecue season is here! n Grain fed beef, reared on our farms n Locally sourced lamb and pork n Handmade sausages, burgers and grill sticks in a variety of flavours n Other speciality foods including cheese, preserves and sauces n Advanced ordering available for larger quantities, catering and restaurants

New Opening Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm.

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No passport required – Staycations and Glamping The prospect of the villa, tapas and Sangria may be very tempting but how long has it been since you explored the gorgeous scenery and culture that brings millions of holidaymakers to our shores?

We are incredibly lucky to have some of the country’s biggest tourist attractions within easy reach, such as the Cotswolds, Shakespeare’s Stratford and Warwick Castle, as well as stunning countryside, village pubs, the canal and historic houses. So, if you’re high on inspiration but low on funds, you could book some time off work and have a ‘Staycation’ – explore everything the local area has to offer without having to pay for accommodation!

However, if you would prefer to get away (and escape the temptation to do some much-needed DIY, sort out the garden and inevitably run out of time to actually get out and about), there are plenty of amazing sights and sounds to explore without the need of a passport. As we’re located in the heart of England, there’s no reason why you can’t take in some of the UK’s best beaches, historic cities,

towns and villages, castles, cathedrals, abbeys and countryside, whether you only have a couple of days or a fortnight to spare.

You could opt to stay in a hotel or guest house, but we love the idea of ‘Glamping’! Short for glamorous camping, it’s the perfect way to get back to nature without having to sacrifice your daily luxuries.

Yurts, teepees, huts, lodges, canvas cottages, retro caravans, bell tents and gypsy caravans are dotted around some of the UK’s finest countryside, with a couple in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire for those of you who would prefer to stay closer to home. The only limit is your imagination (and bank balance as some of these unique options, unsurprisingly, come at a cost).

What are you waiting for? Stop hunting for that passport and start searching for your perfect UK break!

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Nestled deep within the historic Fawsley Estate, this Northamptonshire retreat is the perfect place to get away for business and pleasure. What could be better than enjoying afternoon tea in these glorious surroundings? Available from 2pm to 5pm every day of the week, the hotel terrace offers uninterrupted views of the Fawsley country estate – making it a wonderful backdrop for afternoon teas, light lunches, and snacks. The three-tiered traditional Afternoon Tea is a feast for the eyes and the TeaPigs tea is of the finest quality as is the coffee.

You could win Granary Full Afternoon Tea for 2 at The Granary, Fawsley. To enter answer the following question:

The Granary at Fawsley is the perfect location for regular walkers taking in the breathtaking Northamptonshire countryside, what is the name of the local walk which is named after the estates first master?

How to enter

By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB. Entries must be received by July 31st, winners will be announced on 1st August.

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Protecting Pets From The Sun Even in a ‘British Summer,’ the sun’s rays can be harmful to our pets as well as to ourselves.

We’ve all become wiser about applying sunscreen and thinking about the effects of UV rays, but now we need to apply this to our pets too.

Pets just like humans, can get sunburn if out in the sun for too long. In the longer term, exposure can trigger squamous cell carcinoma - a form of cancer.

Most at risk are hairless varieties and white animals There are many products now available to help you protect your pet. These include sunscreens, special wipes, sunblock and soothing after-sun lotion.

Always use products specifically designed for pets as human ones often contain salicylates, which may prove toxic. There is also a range of clothing products from hats and sun visors, through to sun suits like those made for children.

If your pet will be in a vehicle, it is advisable to fit sun screens. When you are out and about, protect your pet by using umbrellas and sun shades or the shade of a tree.

Products can be found in pet stores, online and at your vets.

Try to avoid your pet being out in the mid-day sun, and always ensure your pet is well hydrated in hot weather.

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Ransfords – Conserving Britain’s heritage Quality products

Architectural Salvage has been around for some time now, as people recognise the superior quality of the fixtures and fittings that belonged to properties of the past. In the modern world of mass production, it can be almost impossible to find doors of the right size and style to suit an older property. Other fittings such as fireplaces, lighting and door furniture are equally as hard to source. The quality and individuality that was once commonplace is often lacking in the modern equivalents. This, together with the realisation that original features can enhance and also be an investment in the value of a property, has created a vibrant market in architectural salvage.

Reducing waste

An interesting development, which has potential to considerably improve waste minimisation, is that some architectural salvage companies have become demolition experts or have linked up with demolition companies. This helps stop the

still regular situation of demolition companies destroying many valuable items and materials, and sending them on to landfill sites that scar the country landscape. It also considerably reduces waste; and produces an increase in the resources available for renovation and rebuild, including many rare, beautiful and valuable materials, from bricks and timber to exterior and interior fittings.

Conserving our past

Ransfords in Daventry carry large stocks of these reclaimed building materials from the demolition of redundant buildings. The salvaged material is cleaned and stored at the depot where it waits for a new lease of life on a renovation project. All of these reclaimed building materials are used in conserving Britains Heritage.

www.ransfords.com Tel: 01327 705310 Rutherford Way, Drayton Fields, Daventry NN11 8XW Ransford stock a large range of reclaimed building materials including, doors, chimney pots, tiles, slabs, sleepers, fireplaces, flooring, timber and much more.

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We’ll transform your conservatory into a room that’s perfect every day of the year!

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Discover a more beautiful way to heat your home at Just Stoves...

Actually, we’re more than Just Stoves. Call in to our newly refurbished showroom in the heart of Kilsby to discover a greener and more beautiful way to heat your home. Many of our wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves burn with over 80% efficiency - meaning more cosy heat for you, and less damage to the environment.

Because we’re experts in stove installation, we’ll discuss your options before arranging a complimentary visit to your home to assess your specific requirements.

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‘Lit From Within’ workshops are available for individuals, or for small groups of up to six people at £20 per person.

Everything you need is provided including light refreshments.

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Rustic Pumpkin Sewing Café

This innovative workshop and cafe is based above Vanilla in Albert Street Rugby and offers regular classes and workshops to both experienced and novice sewing bees!

Loads of classes in the school holidays for kids; Paint & Glaze, Disney themed fairy skirt making, Beginners machine sewing (10yr + ) to name a few.

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Garden Gate Flowers, Rugby

Sue and The Flower Fairy will hosting Picnic Party workshops for children up to the age of 12 during the school holidays. Starting at 12.30, bring your own picnic and first we’ll explore Jublilee Gardens looking at plants and flowers before having an inspiring session making our own arrangements in The Garden Gate Flower Shop workshop, until we finish at 2pm. All materials are supplied, plus goodie bags to take home. Booking is essential.

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Enjoy a pain free summer If you suffer with aches, pains or stiffness in your back, neck, shoulders, hips or knees, we can help.

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Osteopathy in the Midlands Adam Sheridan, and his team at the Rugby Osteopathic Centre (ROC), have been successfully treating local patients for over 25 years. Ideal for all ages some choose Osteopathy independently whilst others are referred by their GPs. Finding out about daily lives and routines is as key to diagnosis and prevention as understanding the physical symptoms. Pain can be caused by the way we sit or carry our bags. Advice on staying pain free post treatment is also important - from improving your posture to reducing muscle tension.

Whether you go to an Osteopath or a Physiotherapist is down to personal choice. Many of the techniques used are similar. Osteopathy uses stretching, massage and manipulation of the body to detect, treat and prevent problems. The hands-on manipulation quickly frees people from pain. Once re-aligned, the body can heal itself and stay pain free.

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Walking back to happiness Health experts recommend that we get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five times a week. To achieve this, look no further than something you’ve been doing since you were a toddler - walking!

Walking has been described as “the nearest activity to perfect exercise” and offers a host of health benefits, including a reduction in the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and stroke.

In addition, walking conditions all the muscles of the lower body, particularly those in the bottom and thighs, and US psychologists also claim that regularly spending time outdoors can help stave off anxiety and depression.

Walking can, quite literally, be done anywhere but if tramping the streets or countryside alone is not your idea of fun, why not join a walking group near you? They are a great way to make new friends and meet like-minded people in a sociable and safe environment.

The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity, with around 500 groups throughout the British Isles. Most groups are organised geographically, but there are some that specialise in shorter, easier, or family-friendly walks, and others that cater for specific age groups - for example people in their 20s, 30s or 40s. Walks are run weekly and are generally led by a trained leader. The cost of annual membership is £32 or £3 per month.

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The British Walking Federation organises walking events for people of all ages and abilities, to encourage personal fitness through regular noncompetitive exercise. To participate, simply turn up and register on the day. A list of events can be found on their website www.bwf-ivv.org.uk along with a list of walking groups around the country. The British Walking Federation offers individual membership at £8 per year, which entitles members to a calendar of events, newsletters and discounts on entry fees to permanent BWF trails.

If you like walking but fancy something a little different, why not give Nordic Walking a try?

Originally designed to help cross-country skiers train during the summer months, this method of walking is suitable for all ages, experience and fitness levels, and involves the use of specially designed poles to give you a full body work out that tones the arms, legs, stomach, chest and back, in addition to the legs. Using the poles puts less pressure on the joints as the work is shared between different parts of the body. The only equipment needed to start Nordic Walking is a good pair of shoes and comfortable clothing. Poles are provided within the class fee price of £5-£6 for around an hour.

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