Forest Bathing Experience and Mindfulness Morning: Derby

Derbyshire Mindis one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire and Derby City. We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems and without. We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

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Nature invites you to pause and look around you, support your mental wellbeing and connect you to community. Join us for a peaceful morning.

Hannah Fields Community Garden

Did you know that you now have even more opportunities to benefit from our fantastic Green Connections service? 🌳🍂 ⁠ We now offer shorter morning sessions from our fab new Derby City location, in addition to our full day sessions at Whistlewood!⁠Green Connections provides a relaxing retreat-type environment for you to support your mental health and wellbeing by escaping the normal hustle and bustle of your day and experiencing the many benefits of getting outside, slowing down, and connecting with nature. - We are pleased to now provider shorter Green Connections sessions right here in Derby City on a Tuesday morning every fortnight!Many studies have clearly shown that we benefit from being in natural places, being in contact with nature, and from looking after plants and animals. ‘Nature connectedness’ is the name of that relationship between people and the rest of nature, and it is shown to improve our mental wellbeing.What are Green Connection days?Spend a peaceful 90 minutes at the beautiful Hannah Fields site, a community garden hidden away in Littleover, Derby, to see how nature benefits your mental wellbeing.You will be gently supported through one or two optional activities, enabling you to connect with nature, connect with each other, and connect with your own mental health. You will leave the session feeling more relaxed and knowledgeable about how you can continue to use the benefits of nature to support your mental health.Whether it is raining or sunny, or even snowing, activities are provided in line with the changing seasons and include varying horticultural based activities, conservation activities, natural art and crafts, and ‘forest bathing’.GROUP DETAILS: Where is Green Connections at Hannah Fields?: These shorter Green Connection sessions take place at a beautiful and peaceful private community-owned garden called Hannah Fields. The address for Hannah Fields is: 33 Normanton Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6GPGetting here by Car or Bus:Hannah Fields Community Garden is just along the road from the White Swan pub and St Peters Church in Littleover. Lots of major bus routes serve this area including the 5A, V3, The Harlequin and The Royal. If you are driving to Hannah Fields then there is usually ample parking spots along Normanton Lane. Start and Finish Times: Session date: Tuesday 8th November 2022. The session runs from 10.30am until 12pm.Who is Green Connections for?Green Connections has been designed to benefit adults who are:- over 18 years old- living in Derby City or surrounding areas of Derbyshire- experiencing low mood or depression, or anxiety, stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, or feeling alone or isolated (particularly as a result of lockdown)- able to spend a day mostly outdoorsWho leads the Green Connection Days:The session is very much for you to get involved with as much or as little as you wish. Group Leaders from Wellness Without Walls will provide invitations for activities that you can get involved with, and our Derbyshire Mind Volunteer is there to support you too. Accessibility:The garden site has woodchip paths and grass areas. It can be muddy in wet weather. The session activities can be modified to suit everyone. What to Bring with You: As this group is an outdoors one please do wear suitable clothes for the weather. Additional Support: If you feel more comfortable bringing a friend for support please do so. We want you to feel as comfortable and supported as possible. If you are receiving support from a LAC or a Link Worker please feel able to attend with them. Contact Debbie at community@derbyshiremind.org.uk if you would like to discuss this or any other additional needs you may have. We are always here to help.---------------------------------------------------------------------------This activity is part of Derbyshire Mind&#x27;s Enjoying Derbyshire community wellbeing programme and so is aimed at people living in Derby or South Derbyshire with a mild to moderate mental health condition or who are currently feeling anxious, isolated, or low, particularly as a result of lockdown.If you have any questions, please contact Debbie (she/her) at the Derbyshire Mind Community Team on community@derbyshiremind.org.ukYou can learn more about Derbyshire Mind and the Enjoying Derbyshire wellbeing programme by visiting: www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/communityYou can learn more about Wellness Without Walls and their approach by visiting their website: ﻿﻿https://www.wellnesswithoutwalls.co.uk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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