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Milestones

1999	Brisk walking club programme was piloted under Sembawang-Hong Kah CDC. Started with 4 clubs with 350 members.
2000 to 2001	Membership grew to 25 clubs with 1,400 members.
21 Nov 2001	North West CDC was established. The brisk walking club programme was repackaged and officially launched as the "North West Brisk Walking Clubs" on 22 June 2002 with 66 clubs and 8,000 members. The first North West Big Walk was organised for 20,000 brisk walking club members and public.
2003	Membership grew to 90 clubs with 17,000 members. The second North West Big Walk was organised on 17 August 2003 for 25,000 brisk walking club members and public.
2004	Membership grew to 95 clubs with 22,600 members. The third North West Big Walk was organised on 22 August 2004 for 31,000 brisk walking club members and public.
Mar 2005	Membership stood at 96 clubs (i.e. clubs formed at 85 Resident Committees, 7 Neighbourhood Committees and 4 Management Committees) with more than 23,200 members.
Dec 2005	109 brisk walking clubs with more than 26,000 members has been formed.

Objectives

a. To bond the community through regular brisk walking and other related activities that residents would spontaneously want to participate in.
b. To bring residents of all races, religions, gender and age groups to participate an activity together regularly.
c. To promote healthy lifestyle and active citizenry among residents.

Brisk Walking at 93!

Active and enthusiastic
Siak Eng is 93 and probably the oldest participant that day proving age is not a barrier to enjoying an active life. She is also one of North West CDC Brisk Walking Club's most enthusiastic members.

"I can do it!"
It all started in March, when neighbours at her Pending Road flat suggested that she join the Brisk Walking Club at Bukit Panjang Zone 2 RC. However, Ms Lillian Ng, a member of the club said the idea of joining the 10-km Big Walk was entirely the elderly brisk walker's own. "We were a little worried the distance was too long but she insisted she could do it!" says Lillian.

New Paper Big Walk
She raised a few eyebrows and some concern at this year's New Paper Big Walk. She was part of the North West CDC Brisk Walking Club's 800-member contingent at the National Stadium on 19 May. As it turned out, the fears were unfounded as she crossed the finish line completing the 10-km walk.

Growing and growing ...

The Official Launch
North-West CDC Mayor Teo Ho Pin officially launched Singapore's first and largest group of Brisk Walking Clubs at Woodlands Stadium on Sunday, 23rd June 2002. With 66 clubs and a total of 4,500 members it is the culmination of a project begun in 1999 with just four clubs and 300 members.

Community Life
The massive turnout showed how popular walking is among residents here. It is now part and parcel of community life in the District. The appeal cuts through age, racial and economic backgrounds.

A Typical Walk
Clubs organise regular brisk walks within neighbourhoods for their members. As a general guide, 13% of our clubs organise brisk walks once a month, 11% of our clubs organise brisk walks fortnightly, 26% of our clubs organise brisk walks at least weekly or more than once a week and the remaining of the clubs organise brisk walks on an ad-hoc basis.

A typical club brisk walking programme consists of a warm-up exercise, followed by a 2.4km walk and refreshments for members at the end of the walk.

"Time is not a big issue!"
Pending Road resident R Aramungam says: "The walk takes one to one-and-a-half hours, starting at 7am so time is not a big issue. You feel refreshed after walking. If you enjoy it, there is no problem walking at least once every two weeks."

Walk, Then "Makan"
The Brisk Walking Clubs have become so popular that almost every RC has its own. A typical session starts with warm-up exercises to limber up. At the end of the walk, there is a small "makan" - a simple breakfast and coffee or tea.

More Benefits
Members also get loyalty points for completing each walk which they can redeem for souvenirs. And to promote the sport and healthy living, North West CDC also organises health talks, health screenings and excursions for its residents.