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.…
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…
Dear reader, If the snow gave you that festive feeling, we invite you to join us on the Orchard to make your own decorations at our Community Open Day, or relax by the fire at our Family session and Adventure Play on 22nd December. Details of all those events and more can be found below.…
With Christmas approaching, you may be thinking of presents for your nearest and dearest. Five gold rings would be nice, or even a partridge in a pear tree. How about a string of onions? Before World War II, 90% of onions, a staple of British cooking, were imported into Britain, although they could so easily have been grown in British…
Dear reader, A big welcome to all the volunteers who’ve joined our projects since the end of the Summer, we’re so happy to work with you and know that you’ll make a real difference to our work. We’re running regular activities throughout Autumn and Winter, with plenty of hands-on activities to keep you warm! Best…