November marks six months of our new Nature-Based Wellbeing programme. We're really proud to have been able to launch a new variety of nature-based peer and skills groups, which are open for everyone to benefit from.

Here’s what participants have been saying so far…

•  “Positivity, warmth and kindness.”
•  “Nature and knowing how to be friends with it - is such a revelation :)”
•  “I enjoy coming - it helps take my mind off other things.”
•  “Learned so much in a fun way. Enjoyed the social aspect. Thank you!”
•  “A welcoming space – thank you for the opportunity to join, it really helps me.”
•  “Thoroughly enjoyable. Exercising outside has been super, and I've very much enjoyed chatting with the very friendly group of people.”
  
  

We want to say a huge thank you to our amazing Nature Connections volunteers – Daisy, Lesley, Violet, Rachel, Isobel and Bobbi – whose support in running our group activities is invaluable! If you want to find out more about our voluntary roles, please get in touch!

Green Social Prescribing

As well as group activities, did you know we also offer one-to-one support for adults?

Our Green Social Prescriber, Briony, is working with individuals who’d like to connect with nature, but aren’t sure where to start or need some extra support along the way. Sessions can involve getting out and about in a green space near you, at St Nicks, or finding nature-based support across the city

To find out more or register your interest, visit our Green Social Prescribing page.

Stepping Stones’ – Trailblazer Support

We also support people in exploring volunteering and employment opportunities, through our new ‘Stepping Stones’ – Trailblazer Support project.

Mentor, Jane, can help you to explore barriers, improve confidence and access skills training or further learning – all things that work as stepping stones towards voluntary or paid work. And all things that can be done in a 

To find out more or register your interest, visit our Trailblazer Support page.