START WALKING: The Nordic Walking Group meets at the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, Rogerstone, Newport, every Thursday at 11am.

Ed Woolley (British Nordic walking instructor) leads this walk each week along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal towards Pontymister and back walking around 4 miles in total. 

Members travel from Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool to take part in this exercise that trains the whole body, is good for posture, balance and is easy on the joints.

For more information about The Nordic Walking group you can contact Ed on 07906365280 or email etwoolley@hotmail.co.uk

(Yvonne Forsey)