Anglers of all ages and experience can look forward to a community event Fishing for Mental Health next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organiser Jack Bamford said the event aims to create a fun and inclusive day for people to connect and socialise, to boost mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Fishing for Mental Health is about old fashioned conversation, talking to a stranger, and making yourself known,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s good to chat to people. A problem shared is a problem halved.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will be prizes for the biggest fish of each each species, raffles, some free ice cream, a barbecue, and live entertainment from Sarah Holden. Victorian Fisheries will also be on site to help introduce people to fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Bamford is expecting between 100 and 300 people to attend on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has secured 104 fishing rods for the day – so, if you don’t have a rod yourself, there’s easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will be held at the Coliban Wall, Spring Hill Road, on Saturday, February 14, from 9am to 2pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kyneton Angling Club and Kyneton RSL are among the supporters of this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People may donate their old or broken rods and reels for the day. They will be fixed and revamped for people to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donations of rods and reels can be left at either Romsey or Lancefield Neighbourhood Houses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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