Women in Wellies

The LRSN Women In Wellies project creates opportunities for women in farming, agriculture, and horticulture to come together, meet socially, and develop peer support relationships via hosted sessions, while also creating opportunities for LRSN to provide health and wellbeing support.

Each session is led by one of the LRSN nurses, who will offer health screening checks alongside a focus on delivering health information, awareness-raising, and supporting improved well-being. 
Women In Wellies

…always with plenty of fun and cake!
Discover our next sessions today!

What Horses teach us about being human

29th April – 10.30am-1pm, South Cottage, Legsby:
Join Heidi and her equine friends for a morning of simple exercises around emotional intelligence and mind-body connections. Come along and spend the morning with the horses, you can get involved no matter how much experience you have with horses.

Wild medicine walk

22nd May – 9.30-12.30 Jenny’s Wood, Wyberton:
Come for a walk through the woods with Fenland Natural Health and find out which plants and flowers have medicinal qualities. Join our Women in Wellies team for a spot of gentle exercise before indulging in a piece of cake and a well-being chat.

Stretch and strengthen – Lower body focus

1st August – with Olivia Brown:
Join us for a transformative session with sports therapist Olivia Brown. In this session, we’ll focus on the lower body, helping you release tension, improve mobility, and enhance strength. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just looking to optimise your performance, this session is designed to help you feel stronger, more balanced, and pain-free. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work with Olivia. This session is a great way to support your overall long-term well-being.

River dipping in the river Bain

13th August – 11.00-1.00 River Bain, Horncastle:
Whether you come alone or bring the kids, this event is perfect for everyone. River dipping is a fascinating activity that allows you to explore the rich aquatic life in rivers. It involves wading into shallow parts of a river and using nets or other tools to catch and observe various aquatic creatures, such as fish and macroinvertebrates. Looking for macroinvertebrates, like mayfly nymphs, caddisfly larvae, and stonefly nymphs, is a great way to monitor water quality. These creatures are sensitive to pollution and changes in their environment, making them excellent indicators of river health. By observing the presence and abundance of these species, we can assess water quality and detect any potential issues. It’s a fun hands-on activity and an opportunity to learn about the ecosystem and the species that call the river home.

Strength strengthen – Upper body focus

5th September – with Olivia Brown:
Join us for a transformative session with sports therapist Olivia Brown. The second session will shift to the upper body, targeting flexibility, alignment, and injury prevention to keep you moving at your best. This session is designed not only to address current discomfort but also to teach you techniques you can use going forward to take better care of your body and support your long-term well-being.