Kay Speakman trained with Nordic Walking UK, the official standards and training organisation.
http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/
Fitness Professionals is the largest and most respected association for fitness industry professionals in the world, with over 75,000 members.
http://www.fitpro.com/
Kay has worked with Earthlife to introduce Nordic Walking to the Kew, Richmond area. Earthlife is a unique and tranquil facility in the arches of Kew Bridge, where emphasis is placed on Fitness, Health and Wellbeing. Their aim is to provide a personal and holistic approach in a place of calm and relaxation.
Their highly trained and experienced therapists and instructors offer a wide range of Complementary Therapies, Beauty Treatments and Workshops as well as Fitness Classes for adults, teens and children, with no membership or joining fees.
http://www.earth-life.co.uk/
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It is advisable to buy sports equipment from people that know what they are talking about, otherwise you may find you've made a false economy or worse still you could cause injuries by using ill fitting or inappropriate shoes or clothing. I recommend the Sweatshop as it was founded in 1971 by Olympiad Chris Brasher and it's staff have been talking sense and supplying quality sports equipment ever since.Mention Pole2Pole, and David Plumer, the manager, will be pleased to help you
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/
To relax, Kay sings with Chiswick Choir. She has sung most of her life and finds it more relaxing to have an all consuming and creative pastime which uses her body and mind.
http://www.chiswickchoir.org.uk//
To keep on top of all her information - contacts, appointments, events etc Kay uses Bento on her Macintosh computer and iPhone.
http://www.filemaker.co.uk/products/bento/overview.html
Heather Grant is a trained Nordic Walking Leader and runs a successful catering and party organising business with her partner Jane Lewis.
http://www.lewisandgrant.co.uk/
Diane Jackett, Nordic Walker and Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist / Aromatherapist.
dianejackett@yahoo.co.uk