Rural women seminar on keeping well in Te Puke

Belinda Spratt and Jody Malcolm, Western and Eastern Bay of Plenty Dairy Women's Network convenors, invite everyone to a wellness seminar. Photo / Dairy Women's Network

Dairy Women's Network convenors for Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, Belinda Spratt and Jody Malcom have organised a seminar called To be healthy as a whole, wellness plays a role.

They say it's going to be a fantastic day and a time to get together. The day begins next Wednesday at 10.30am with a morning tea, provided by Te Puke branch of Rural Women.
It is open to not only dairy farming women. The idea is to bring people together.

Organisers encourage everyone to attend - from farmers, orchardists, lifestylers, any industries/business and the public. Men will be warmly welcome.

Some speakers have been lined up.

Rebecca Leith, a registered clinical psychologist, will be covering how our minds are wired and what we need to do to activate the 'feel good' within us.

She will also discuss why it is important to eat well, sleep well and exercise and provide strategies to cope with life's hurdles.

After lunch Louise Giltrap, a dairy farmer, mother and grandmother, who writes fortnightly articles for NZ Farmer will speak on the topic of It's Ok to be You.

She has a sense of humour and experience with many of life's obstacles. It's about how she deals with it and there will be lightbulb moments for some.

How many times do we use the word "busy" in our sentences when talking to someone? It is important to take time out and check in with ourselves and our surroundings.

The day is being held at Pongakawa School Hall, on May 24 at 10.30am.

Attendance is free but people are asked to bring a plate to share for a finger food lunch.
Registrations are essential at www.dwn.co.nz and you can also register by phoning 0800 396 748.

Theme: To be healthy as a whole, wellness plays a role.
Where: Pongakawa School Hall
When: May 24, starts 10.30am