19 Apr 2025

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Helen Boardman, leading Australian lawn bowler, and Peter Doherty, Helen's brilliant Director, previewed the 2025 National lawn bowls Championships for athletes who are blind or have low vision. The National Championships run from 29th April in Mandura Western Australia. All are invited to a come n try day on 29th April.    Myron Mann, Bedford Group CEO, chatted about Bedfords 80th anniversary - a snapshot of their history and talked about some of the many activities; employment opportunities; and their Gala Event taking place 3rd May 3rd  Michelle Barratt, head of innovations at the Ariba Group, launched One Red Door - an initiative harnessing the opportunity of technology and data to provide health; employment; and workplace wellbeing solutions to empower lives.    Pam Mitchell, Counsellor.  Pam spoke, in her unique way about, spirituality.    Dr Matthew Vickers, Medical Director for Juniper, shared research shedding light on the complex issue of obesity and the stigma surrounding weight loss, particularly for women.  Neville Houghton, finance Guru, reflected on the recent volatility in finance markets and adds Neville's classic form of calm.   Robyn Brooks, from the Adelaide Rep, invited all to their season from 24th April of “The Other Place” bringing attention to the challenges of memory loss and dementia.  After their matinee shows there will be a Q-and-A with dementia professionals.   Resources:  Blind Lawn Bowls Enquiries: email: [email protected] or go to  https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/blv-bowls-guide/  Bedford Group: http://www.bedfordgroup.com.au  One Red Door: https://www.onereddoor.com.au/  Ariba Group: http://www.aribagroup.com.au  Pam Mitchell: 0418835767  My Juniper – Reclaim the Innitiative: https://www.myjuniper.com/reclaim-the-narrative  Neville Houghton: 0452 596 855  Adelaide Rep: Call 82125777 or go to: http://www.adelaiderep.com  Dementia Australia 1800 100 500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.