Released on: May 20, 2008, 9:13 am

Press Release Author: Jenna Weekes/Farmer Palmer\'s

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Farmer Palmer\'s and FitKid join forces to hold exercise
classes for children on the farm

Press Release Body: CHILDREN will be working out on the farm as a Dorset attraction
prepares to hold a series of exercise sessions.
Farmer Palmer's in Organford, near Poole, has invited FitKid - an organisation
helping to promote fitness and striving to reduce childhood obesity - to run a fun
and energetic workout at the farm park.
Children aged three to eight years are welcome to take part in the exercise classes
between 3pm and 5pm on May 27th and 29th and on June 29th.
Nicky Kay, Managing Director of FitKid, said: "We usually work in nurseries, schools
and leisure centres, so exercising on a children's farm will be a very exciting
environment for us.
"Childhood obesity is a national problem and it is fantastic to work with Farmer
Palmers to encourage more children to get active and lead a healthier lifestyle. As
well as encouraging children to be energetic and use their muscles, we want them to
have fun and this event shows that children can get active in a variety of
locations."
Sandra Palmer of Farmer Palmer's said: "The little ones tend to go home pretty tired
after a day running about and playing here - FitKid will give them a taste of
structured, fun exercise and I hope they'll be inspired to join in exercise classes
on a more regular basis.
"The animals are used to seeing children playing but they might be a little baffled
by the sight of dozens of children exercising in sync."


Web Site: http://www.farmerpalmers.co.uk

Contact Details: 01202 622022