Dear reader, Next week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and we thought we’d celebrate all of our upcoming events for children and families. Research shows that children gain educational, personal and social benefits from connecting with nature. Rachel from the Orchard was recently interviewed for Notts TV about the benefits of our weekly toddler sessions, New Shoots.…
Dear reader, There’s nothing quite like being outdoors, even in the coldest winter days, and perhaps being outside is something that benefits us even more in the shorter months. Tons of research backs this up, which is why the Greenspace project in Nottingham is such a welcome development. Greenspace is all about improving people’s mental health through nature-based activities, and…
There’s nothing quite like being outdoors, even in the coldest winter days, and perhaps being outside is something that benefits us even more in the shorter months. Tons of research backs this up, which is why the Greenspace project in Nottingham is such a welcome development. Greenspace is all about improving people’s mental health through nature-based activities, and…
All organisations have their unsung heroes, the ones rarely seen and barely known-about without whom the whole thing would fall apart. For STAA, it’s always the volunteers, and most particularly the management committee; giving up their evenings – and often a lot, lot more than that – to make sure budgets balance, procedures are adhered to and that staff are free to get on…
Tell us a bit about yourself I love to be outdoors as much as possible! Probably because my job in healthcare research keeps me close to a desk. Be it wild camping up in the lakes, cycling in the peaks, or digging in my allotment – I’m there! I find natural light, fresh air, physical activity and birdsong…
We caught up with Meg Hale to find out what she’s excited about working on at STAA Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a tenacious self-starter with loads of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. I’ve run my own business, and have experience in the service sector, specifically in hospitality and education. I’ve recently embarked on an MBA and am keen to develop my management and leadership skills. …