PLANTS 2 PADDLES

Operating since 1990 the Wallum Action Group

Community Nursery has supported a myriad of causes with funds that they raise through the sale of their amazing collection of plants.

“As a not-for-profit plant nursery run by local volunteers we are blessed to be able to support so many different community groups and worthy causes in our community,” said David Wearne, President. “When we received the request from Dragons Abreast Pumicestone to support them with the purchase of paddles, it was a pleasure to be able to help out the group.”

Dragons Abreast Pumicestone, like Wallum Action Group, is entirely volunteer run, with a focus on helping anyone who has faced a diagnosis of breast cancer regain a sense of confidence, fitness and fun through the sport of dragon boat racing.

Lyn Morgan, President of Dragons Abreast Pumicestone said, “Women who come out of the breast cancer treatment cycle often face a loss of confidence in their bodies. By taking part in dragon boating, you are surrounded by others who have been through the same experience.”

The paddles provided by Wallum Action Group are used by the members of Dragons Abreast and Dragon Boat Pumicestone, the local community dragon boat club that welcomes everyone regardless of whether or not they have experienced breast cancer.

“Our motto is, connect, move, live,” smiles Lyn Morgan, “and we are always keen to connect with new paddlers, introduce them to the joy of regaining movements and living life to the full.”

The dragon boat is out on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage every day except Monday. To learn more about getting involved contact 0493 525 980 or email dapumicestone@ gmail.com Bribie Community Plant Nursery, located on First Avenue next door to the Orchid House Call 0407 699 953 or drop in to learn more. The Nursery opens Tues to Sat 8.00 am to 12.00pm