Men’s health with bit of naughty in Pegasus

Men’s health with bit of naughty in Pegasus

On Tuesday April 28th, the Lions Club of Woodend will host Dr Dave Baldwin from Bulls Flying Doctor Service. Baldwin will be the speaker at a non PC, with a little bit of naughty, men’s health evening, titled Healthy Bastards.

Baldwin has been trucking around the country for 15 years doing these talks and pushing his Healthy Bastards brand of health promotion to get the “real oil” on board. He is happy to be assisting the Club with their community event “together we can save a few “unhealthy bastards” - every one wins,” says Baldwin.

Late in 2014 the Club conducted a community needs assessment survey, this highlighted many areas for improvement including the need for more community events and engagement as well as promotion of services available to community newcomers. “Although at the time of the survey, the awareness of the Club in the community was low, holding this informative and entertaining event is the beginning of directly responding to the needs of the community,” says Club member and event organiser Rebecca Harris.

“We are excited to be hosting Dr Dave and presenting this event to the community. The Club has been involved in the community for a long time and has done a lot of good work, people just don’t know about it. I’m really hoping all that’s about to change.”

Ian Lennie, a long time Lions Club member, but new to the Woodend Club since relocating to Pegasus, is excited to be involved in organizing the event. “I can only see positive outcomes because of this event, promoting a men’s health initiative, community engagement, and Club awareness all wrapped up with a bit of humour, success!”

Lennie who is also the MC for the evening says “Registration is essential as there is limited seating available. We will not be able to accommodate anyone turning up on the night, unless they have registered.” The Pegasus and Woodend Medical Centres will also be present and will be offering their services to those attending to personally follow up anything highlighted during the evening.

Anyone interested in attending is required to email their name and address to: woodendlions@gmail.com or phone 920 1576. It is being held at the Flat White Café in Pegasus Town. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the speaker presenting from 7:00pm, supper will be provided also.

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