Workshops
We run a range of workshops, garden parties and other events through the year. Please look through the list and details for those currently planned and follow the instructions to book places.
Friendship Days
These sessions run in a variety of locations (outdoors in spring and summer, and indoors, with options of outdoor activities when the weather is suitable, in autumn and winter) and include:
- Welcome refreshments
- Simple activities including practical things like gardening, flower and other crafts
- Sharing memories and chatting
- A walk around looking at plants, nature and wildlife
- A picnic or lunch
The activities on these days are all specifically designed to suit older people, including those living with dementia or other conditions and their carers and past carers.
We need to be sure we can provide enough space, suitable activities, refreshments and adequate support so BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, numbers are limited, and places allocated on a first come first served basis.
Suggested donations towards materials and costs for this programme are £5 per person per session.
The current planned dates are on Wednesdays at 10.00am – 1.00pm on the following dates:
- Wednesday 29th September – The Lodge, Eagle Hall LN6 9HZ
- Wednesday 27th October – The Lodge, Eagle Hall LN6 9HZ
- Wednesday 24th November – Witham St Hughs Village Hall
- Wednesday 15th December – Witham St Hughs Village Hall
- Wednesday 26th January 2022 – Witham St Hughs Village Hall
- Wednesday 23rd February 2022 – Witham St Hughs Village Hall
Please contact us for further details and to book.
Woodfit
This is a programme of weekly sessions designed to improve your fitness, confidence and wellbeing.
Current social distancing rules are followed, and we ask that you wear warm clothing and strong shoes.
Suggested donations towards the costs are £4 per person per session. Limited places so ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Please contact Sage Gardener or, for more details and a chat, Helen on helen.sagegardener@virginmedia.com or telephone 07786912619 to book.
Every Monday in School Term times from 11 – 12 . Sessions include:-
- Bodyweight exercise session in the woods suitable for all abilities (barefoot optional). This includes: development of whole body strength, improvement of your cardiovascular system and increasing flexibility whilst breathing in the fresh air.
- Outdoors stretch and destress session: Improvement and development of flexibility and learning relaxation techniques in the fresh air.
Wellbeing Workshops 10am – 1pm
These wellness workshops are run interactively by a subject specific professional and will involve indoor and outdoor activities alongside learning at a variety of venues. Materials and light refreshments included.
Please contact us for further details and to book.
Nature’s Pathways – Health Improvement Programme
Nature’s Pathways uses nature and the outdoors as an inspirational guide to improving physical and mental health. Using and observing nature in a variety of different ways and linking with plants, trees, wildlife and birds you will explore how you can work together to develop your own roots and branches to enhance your wellbeing and build a healthier you.
Nature’s Pathways is an extended wellbeing programme aimed at helping you to boost your mood and health. Learn how to cope with difficult emotions, explore calming techniques, feel healthier and make new connections at the same time.
Workshops can be part of the full programme or attended as one-off workshops without the backup support.
Please contact us for further details and to book.
Limited places so ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Full programme SPECIAL OFFER!
Book and pay for all 8 workshops for only £125 (Pre-Bookable lunch available at additional cost) and get the following benefits:
- A personal development plan
- 8 workshops on site
- A further 8 workshops delivered electronically in between the face to face sessions
- One on one tutor support throughout the programme
- Access to our ancient woodland (by arrangement)
One-off workshops are £20 per workshop as a donation towards materials and costs.
All workshops include light refreshments and materials and run on site from 10am – 2.00pm
Programme
The Natural You: Time to Start Rebuilding
Wednesday 12th May
Building the Natural You: Taking Note in Nature
Wednesday 16th June
Building the Natural You: Taking in Nature’s Beauty
Wednesday 21st July
Building the Natural You: Using Nature’s Calm
Wednesday 22nd September
Building the Natural You: Using Nature’s Fun
Wednesday 6th October
Building the Natural You: Following Nature’s Cycles
Wednesday 20th October
Building the Natural You: Coping with Nature’s Storms
Wednesday 3rd November
Building the Natural You: Feeling Connected
Wednesday 8th December
