March 17, 2019
3.15 for 3.30pm until 5pm
Meeting at the beautiful Stringybark reserve, Lane Cove North, near the entrance to Stringybark creek for a loop walk including Campbell Park and the Ferndale Walking track. Cool and refreshing with a variety of wildlife and ferns. Moderately easy but there are some steep sections and many steps when we emerge from Ferndale Park to complete our loop through Stringybark Creek. Surface is uneven and may be slippery when wet.
Free, but bring water bottle and a snack to share.
RSVP Karen Paull: e. lanecovechaplain@gmail.com
m. 0400 299 751
Games in the Park is never dull! This time F45 Training Artarmon will join us for a 45-minute outdoor workout to increase strength and fitness.
Amy will return with the popular and fun Pound Fitness where you can let out your inner drummer to some African drum beats while building strength and fitness.
Both professional fitness providers are offering their sessions free to us, but would appreciate a $5 (recommended) donation to Beyond Blue(now, or cash at the time). Make sure you wear suitable footwear and bring a drink bottle and towel for these sessions.
Our regular, all-inclusive sports – especially volleyball and table tennis – will still be there to welcome you, and there will be so much more…
| 2:30 | Let the games begin! Table tennis, badminton, giant chess, cricket, bocce, kids soccer equipmentavailable. (And throughout the day). |
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| 3:00 | Volleyball,face painting, origami, beading begin. |
| 3:30 | F45 Training Fitness Circuit with trainers on hand to guide you (no experience required – more suited to adults/teens) |
| 4:15 | Ice creams!! |
| 4:30 | Pound Fitness (all-age, no experience required) |
| 5:00 | Scavenger Hunt & Games for kids |
| 5:30 | Pack up |
Don’t forget water bottle, hat, towel and sunscreen! And some cash to donate to Beyond Blue.
All welcome!
Karen & David Paull & Josh Wyatt – Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy – 0400 299 751
We are so grateful to live amongst such local beauty! A short walk from home are 2 beautiful bush tracks through creek valleys (not much water there at present) which link together in a wonder-full circuit walk. It is a little longer than normal, so we will share our snacks at the end in the lovely Stringybark Reserve (complete with playground and tables but no toilets). So if you really need to leave then, you can. The two delightful walks are Ferndale Park and Upper Stringybark Creek, which are linked by roads and quite a few steps. We would rate this walk as ‘moderate’ – more steps and greater distance than our average walk. As it is a loop, you need to commit for the whole walk.
DATE: Sunday 17 March
TIME: 3.15 for 3.30pm start. (This is a fairly cool walk. However, we will cancel if estimated 36C or above. Feel free to call Karen from 3pm if unsure – P: 0400 299 751)
Meeting PLACE: Stringybark Reserve near the entrance to the walk (top photo). There is plenty of street parking on Murray Street and Karilla Ave on either side of the reserve.
TRACK outline:
There is a mixture of road walking, bush tracks, steps, hills and flat sections. Ferndale Park (second photo) feels like a cool oasis on a hot day and is blessed with a diversity of wildlife and yes, many ferns and tall trees. Stringybark Creek abounds with brush turkeys, including a sizeable nest. We also pass Coolaroo Park wildlife refuge bush corridor.
Wear closed walking shoes, bring water, a walking pole if helpful, some nibbles to share. The walk will be ~1.5 hours duration followed by a snack break.
For those who wish to share dinner together afterwards, we will reconvene at Fourth Fish, Lane Cove Plaza at 6pm (or you can join us later). Either way, please let Karen know so a booking can be made.
An RSVP by Friday 15/3, 4pm would be appreciated if you are intending to come on the Walk and/or the Dinner. Please click on the blue envelope below to return email to Karen.
Hoping to see you soon!
Move More in March is a community fitness program developed in Lane Cove to encourage people to get more movement throughout their day. It is open to everyone, regardless of where they live, their age and ability. The program can be completed as an individual or as a team of people.
The different levels of the program mean that people can select a level that they feel comfortable with. Steps and other forms of activity are logged and shown on a graph on each participant’s home page and tallied as an overall community achievement.
The number of steps taken between 1- 31 March are recorded as part of the Move More in March program. After these dates participants can continue to log their steps for personal use.
Please note: The last day for logging your steps and other physical activity will be Monday 8 April at 9:00am (morning) – the website will then be closed to enable prize winners to be finalised. It will then re-open to allow you to continue logging your steps until February 2020.
Please register here
The program based in Lane Cove but open to everyone, regardless of where they live, their age and ability.
It costs $10 to join the program.
No, you don’t need to log every day if you are using the Move More in March App because the logging is done automatically for you. If you are not using the App you can log every few days if you prefer, just keep a record and select the relevant date on your personal home page and log your steps or minutes of activity when you want to.
If you are in a team it may be preferable to log every day so your team members can see what you are doing. If you are being competitive, logging every day may help inspire other competitive participants and encourage a robust competition! Don’t forget to log your steps by 9:00am 8 April when the program counting wraps up.
All money received by Move More in March is invested back into the community to purchase exercise stations in public parks in Lane Cove.
The App is like a pedometer but is on your phone. Press ‘Start’ at the beginning of the day and carry your phone with you. Press ‘Stop’ at the end of the day and your steps will be automatically logged onto your step tally on your personal home page of the website. If you do other forms of exercise, like a gym class or a game of tennis, you can log onto your personal home page and put in the minutes of exercise or any other steps manually.
The App is available from the Move More in March website and the App Store. It is suitable for both IOS and Android operating systems.
This program is inclusive of all people no matter what your fitness level or ability. If you use a wheelchair you have two options to convert your physical activity into a step count.
1. Attach an odometer to your chair so that you can track the distance travelled. Odometers can be purchased from bicycle shops. You can then convert the distance to steps using the following guide: 1km = 1,250 steps.
2. Record the time spent in a physical activity (moderate or high intensity) and enter the time in minutes on the website. This will then be converted to the equivalent number of steps.
Yes, you can swim, cycle, do aqua aerobics or choose any other type of physical activity that is within your capability and comfortable for you to do. Record the time spent doing the activity (at either a low, moderate or high intensity) and enter the time in number of minutes on the website. This will then be converted to the equivalent number of steps.
Absolutely, however we would recommend that you first consult with your Doctor to ensure it is safe for you to do so. The ‘Move More’ level in the program is for those starting out. In this level no-one will see what you do, and you don’t even have to record your steps if you don’t want to – it’s totally private.
Yes. There is a step converter for different activities on your personal home page – decide the corresponding level of intensity (low, moderate or intense) and record the number of minutes spent in the activity. These minutes of exercise will be converted to an equivalent number of steps.
The first step is to join the program from the home page.
No – you can join at the Move More in March tent in the Lane Cove Plaza on any Saturday in February, between 10:00am and 12:00noon. Cash payments only.
Even though changes occur to our bodies as we age it’s never too late to start exercising and improving your physical abilities.
For older adults, exercise and moving more can help
The Department of Health has easy to read information and practical ideas for older people to help increase physical activity and minimise sedentary behaviour every day.
Get Fitter With Litter is a healthy, fun way to do our bit towards reducing plastic pollution. Whether you want a serious fitness program, a sociable walk, or just work a mild fitness program into your routine, Get Fitter With Litter will make you feel good.
When walking your dog, on your way to work, taking the kids to school or walking while socialising with friends, take a bag and pick up litter as you go. Those bits of plastic that you pick up will not be killing any birds, fish or other animals.
It’s not hard to form a group. You can adopt a park, a reserve, a waterway, some streets or part of your suburb. Take two bags one for rubbish and one for recycling. Wear gardening type gloves, good walking shoes and a hat.
Find out more at Get Fitter with Litter.
Did you know that Lane Cove has three ‘Tree Trails’ – a choice of 1,2 or 3 km walks around the area so walkers can see, learn about and appreciate our beautiful trees.
This new equipment is specifically designed for seniors but is something that everyone can enjoy. Each part of the exercise station is designed to work the body in the areas of agility, strength and balance. There are different variations that you can do to make it simpler or harder.
Sally Castell, a physiotherapist who specialises in exercise and movement for seniors, will show you how to use the equipment safely. She will provide you with a book to record your work and includes photos and instructions for each part of the equipment.
When: Each Friday in from 1:15pm t0 2:15pm in February to help get your ready for the program on the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd and in March to help continue your program and get some more steps up on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Where: Blackman Park – go through the car park and past the toilets. The exercise equipment is on the left hand side near the children’s playground.
If you would like to come to these free classes please RSVP to info@movemoreinmarch.com.au
Did you know that Lane Cove has a ‘Village History’ and an ‘On the Streets Where you Live’ audio guide?
Download the App at the izi.TRAVEL website and learn more about Lane Cove or even try some other areas in Sydney that you haven’t been to before.
Get out and about in Lane Cove’s amazing bushland and parks. For more walks and details on the walks below see ‘Bushwalks Around Lane Cove’
Manns Point Lookout to Greenwich Baths – 1,250 steps (1km) – an easy grade return trip – one of the best spots to view activities on the upper harbour and Parramatta River
Shell Park to Greenwich Point – Distance: 2,000 steps (1.6km) – spectacular views along the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers.
Gore Creek Reserve – 1,500 steps – an easy grade track (1.2km) – a walk through a deep bush valley and some historical sights
Lane Cove Bushland Park – 1750 steps (1.4km) – see bowerbirds, superb blue wrens, rosellas, rainbow lorikeets and other native birds
Norm James Way – 1,875 steps – (1.5km) – pleasant views through bush and trees over golf course greens and fairways.
Tambourine Bay to Warraroon Reserve – 3,750 (3km) – diverse bushland from Blue Gum High Forest margins to the wetland communities and rainforest along the creek.
Tennyson Park – 2,500 steps return (2km) a long narrow valley of open forest of Blackbutt and Sydney red Gum. The rare Powerful Owl is sometimes seen in the valley.
Blackman Park to The Boreen – 3,250 (2.6km) – a waterside bushland walk with cliffs, trees and nice rocks to sit on to watch rowers, kayaks and ducks on the river.
Blackman Park to Epping Road – 4,375 steps (3.5km) – stunning bushland and water views along the Lane Cove River with excellent bird watching opportunities.
Try http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/lane-cove-national-park/ for some other walks in Lane Cove
The very successful Lane Cove Fun Run is held in September each year. Perhaps you could get in to training for it or just enjoy the route and use Move More in March as a launch for your fitness campaign. There are different levels to participate in – great for all the family too.
ReachOut.com has a whole heap of ideas to get you going when it comes to moving more. Look up their Hater’s guide to exercise: Why you should do it and how to get started
The world is your oyster in the virtual world – discover it’s far flung corners, walk the streets of exotic cities or in the footsteps taken by explorers. Make up your own virtual walks using the calculation of 1,250 steps per 1km
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