The Woodland Wellbeing: Funded Programme
This programme is a funded provision to offer local people free places on a variety of nature-based activities contributing to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Participants can choose their own pathway including one or more of the activities listed:
You can refer yourself or get a referral from your healthcare team.
If you are a GP, mental/physical health practitioner, support worker or social prescriber you can refer to the programme. Please identify which activity you feel most appropriate for your client and get in touch.
If you feel you would benefit from a funded place for your own mental health and wellbeing you can book on here:
Learn how to support the woodland/garden management team with garden maintenance, coppicing, weeding out invasive plants and clearing paths.
Learn how to grow organic vegetables using the No-Dig technique and the benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet.
Develop a personal toolkit of Yoga practices that support mental health and wellness. Support will be given to make healthy lifestyle changes and develop a daily Yoga practice.
Learn a series of mindful movements based on Tai Chi and Yoga movements to reduce stress and tension and gain the serenity needed to return to a state of wellness.
Learn a sustainable eco craft in a calm and peaceful woodland environment. Crafts include, green woodworking, natural mandala making, willow weaving, nature looms and flower pressing.
• 1-day Introduction to nature-based practice for deep relaxation and healing– 1-day workshop (multiple dates)
• 1-day Introduction to Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (multiple dates)
• Specialised courses for therapists, students and practitioners available on request.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use problem, there are several resources available to find out more information or get connected with help.