Ian spotted his letter in The Times last Friday: "Sir, Of the bishops consecrated in recent months, 13 declared walking as an 'interest' in the government's announcement of their appointment. .......... So the bishops of Sherborne, Edmonton, Grimsby, Gloucester, Hull, Taunton, Aston, Guildford, Liverpool, Hertford, Maidstone, Burnley and Manchester all mentioned walking. Only the Bishop …
Sing while you walk!
Whilst we were walking on Wednesday there was some singing going on – not instigated by me, obviously, as I cannot sing for toffee, but it reminded me of the very first Nordic Walking Lake District trip that we did 3 years ago. After a pub lunch stop which, yes, included beer, we had to …
Tatton Park November 2015
Walking in the news
Another study extolling the benefits of brisk walking hit the headlines this week. Some of the papers chose to interpret the results in a slightly sensationalist manner claiming that brisk walking is better than going to the gym and other types of exercise. However I think this is due to the fact that walking can …
Peover Hall, Oct 2015
TOP TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A BULL!
1. If you find yourself in a field with an aggressive bull - it may be growling, staring, pawing the ground or tossing its head - get away immediately. Walk close to a wall or fence when crossing the field so that you can climb over it quickly. 2. Zip up any loose clothing. It’s …
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October…Do you know?
October 18th is St Luke’s Day, and folklore has it that around this date there is what is called St Luke’s Little Summer, a short succession of mild golden autumn days given to us by the saint in question – and indeed in recent years there have been some gloriously warm mid – October days, …
Benefits of walking
It seems that every week there is a new study which highlights the benefits of walking. Have a look at this one – it’s really interesting- Read article >
10 essential clothing items for winter walking
Everything you need to know about winter walking apparel