Active Farmers is launching a ‘Spring into Spring’ community support program in Gooloogong designed to provide some light relief for those in drought declared areas.
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Active Farmers is a not-for-profit organisation and health promotion charity, reaching people in small and remote farming communities.
From November 9 the group is holding it’s Spring into Spring program in Gooloogong with local trainer, Haylee Redfern.
‘The program will be an opportunity for local farmers and community members to gather with family and friends for lots fun, fitness and food to Spring into Spring with their local trainer, Haylee,” said Active Farmers’ Founder and CEO, Ginny Stevens.
‘I’m happy that we can contribute in a small way by offering an assortment of free community activities during this challenging time of drought.’
Following an initial launch event involving a free group fitness class and a dinner, one free group fitness class will be run each week for the following month for anyone in the area who would like to participate.
Various health and well-being workshops will also be facilitated as part of the program such as nutrition and mindfulness.
“At Active Farmers, our vision is to build stronger and more resilient farming communities,” Ms Stevens said.
“We do this by bringing communities together through regular group fitness classes suitable for all levels of fitness and ability.
“This not only helps physical health, but also encourages regular social interaction, naturally improving mental health and community resilience.
“We think this is vital to ensure we can cope with tough times the best we can, such as the widespread drought,” Ms Stevens said.
The program will be run across numerous towns throughout NSW in addition to Gooloogong during the spring season, and hopes to deliver the program to many more communities, pending additional funding.
Active Farmers Spring into Spring program includes;
One free community dinner and group fitness class.
One free group fitness classes each week for one month.
One health/wellbeing workshop of the communities choice.
The program will be launched in the Gooloogong Park on Friday, November 9 at 6.30pm.
The free group fitness class will be held at the Park and dinner will be held at the Gooloogong Hotel.
For the next month – free classes will be held each week on Wednesday’s at 6pm at the Gooloogong Park
A venue and time for the health related workshop will be announced.
