Walking
A Discount scheme for U3A members has been resurrected at Ultimate Outdoors at Riverside, for Northampton U3A members. Click on the link for details.
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Ramblers / Striders
Ramblers Leader: Eluned Lewis-Nichol Tel: 07885 519884
Striders Leader: Jan Holt Tel: 07762 701985
The Striders meet on the second Friday of each month for a walk of about 6-8 miles and
the Ramblers meet on the fourth Friday of the month for a walk of about 4-5 miles.
Both walks are usually followed by an optional lunch at a pub or café. Walks are led by volunteers from among group members.
The itineraries below show the months for which there is as yet no walk leader. If you are able to lead one of these, please contact Jan (Striders) or Eluned (Ramblers)
Details of each month’s walk are sent out to the members of each walking group a week to 10 days before the walk.
If you would like to join either of the groups, please email (using the link on the top right) or phone either
Eluned Lewis-Nichol 07885 519884 for Ramblers
or Jan Holt 07762 701985 for Striders.
Striders walks
| Date | Area | Leader |
| 12th Jan | Fox and Hounds, Harlestone | Jan Holt |
| Feb 9th | Upton Country Park | Chris Garfirth |
| Mar 8th | The Wharf, Welford | Roy Sutherland |
| Apr 12th | Elwes Arms Great Billing | Josie George |
| May 10th | . | Roy Winterbourn |
| June 14th | White Hart,Great Houghton | Kevin Fogarty |
Ramblers walks
| Date | Area | Leader |
| 26th Jan | Halleys Comet, Bradville, Milton Keynes | Mike & Eileen |
| 23rd Feb | Roade | Brian Adams |
| 22nd Mar | Crick | Roy Sutherland |
| 26rd Apr | Bugbrooke | Chris Ashby and Julie Lee |
| 25th May | Weedon Bec | Julie Payne |
For more information please contact the group leaders by phone or either of them by email, using the link on the top right.
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Strollers
Leader: Pauline Niles Tel: 01604 706352
Deputy: Josie George Tel: 07773 914039 or 01604 401155
To contact Pauline for information, please phone or click the Email Group Contact link on the right.
We walk the third Monday of the Month meeting at 10.15 a.m to start our walk at 10.30 a.m. Our walks 3 to 4 miles long from various parts of Northamptonshire usually with lunch or picnic afterwards for those that want to stay. All information is sent by email in advance explaining a bit of information about the walk.
The group is limited by the capacity of the hostelries visited, so those interested must check the current situation by contacting the Group Leader.
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NORDIC POLE WALKING
Leader: Anne Cottenham Tel: 01604 405005
Deputy Leader: Helen Caves Tel: 01604 754928
We meet every Friday of the month at 10.30am at the Race Course, for a brisk walk lasting about an hour.
Nordic Pole Walking uses more muscles than normal walking, it strengthens the arms, torso and back muscles more efficiently, improving posture and puts less strain on the knees, hips and spine. The leader can show you how to use them effectively.
Poles are available to borrow for your initial walk.
However, not everyone uses poles and some just enjoy a brisk walk around the race course, with pleasant company.
For more information please phone or email the leader using the link on the top right.
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THIRD AGE MATTERS
Howard’s “Health and Well-Being” contribution to “U3A Sources”, plus photographs, is an excellent ‘summing up’ of our 3 groups’ objective - to provide a varied ‘walks’ experience, with an informal social gathering over lunch.