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Druten – Research shows that residents of Druten municipality do less sports and exercise than residents of the surrounding municipalities. To change this, Druten Municipal Council is organizing new initiatives. Among these is the Prevention and Sports Café, which will be held on the evening of Wednesday 19 October at the Bogrod Cultural Center in Druten.
More people need to make healthy choices
Gerard de Wilde, a local council member for Sports and Wellbeing, wants to work with residents to come up with new ideas and plans for how residents can live healthier, more vibrant lives. He is assisted by Laura and Meryl Smulders, of Horsen. Both women have been among the world leaders in BMX speed cycling for years.
Prevention & Sports Café aims to enable more people to make healthy choices in the areas of nutrition, smoking, sports and exercise. Alderman de Wildt: “Exercise, smoking, alcohol, nutrition, relaxation – or BRAVO – are important components that determine your health. As a Druten Alderman for Sports and Wellbeing, I would of course say to all residents: ‘BRAVO, you are fine.'” “
Develop good ideas
The municipality’s website states that not everyone has to make it to the top of the world like Laura and Merel, but a lively life is within everyone’s reach with a little effort. The municipality, together with residents, professionals and associations, wants to develop good ideas to make Druten more vibrant. “We start with the best ideas,” says Alderman De Wildt.
Soon there will be four thematic tables in d’n Bogerd that participants can join. These are the topics: a healthy weight; Smoking cessation exercise from 0 to 4 years; Sports and exercise in the future. At each table, people talk to each other in order to come up with concrete actions together.
Drotten Sports Prevention Convention
In the evening participants are also informed of developments in the Druten Sports and Prevention Convention. This sports agreement is concluded in cooperation with sports clubs, exercise providers, education, welfare, welfare and social organizations from the municipality of Druten. Together, the ambitions were formulated in line with local needs.
Residents wishing to participate must register on the municipality’s website. On this site, under “Latest News” and the message “BRAVO”, there is a link where people can register.
