Opportunities To Engage With Our GreenHouse Project This June
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer ~ one can hope ~ we have exciting opportunities for SHP clients & residents to participate in activities with our GreenHouse Project and partners. Have a look at what’s happening…
Lorena from GreenHouse Project - North London:
The Great Outdoors with Lorena & Charlotte ~ Tuesdays @ 4-7pm
Gardening In Redbridge ~ Wednesdays @ 10:30-12pm & 1-3pm
Gardening with Lorena & James ~ Fridays @ 2-5:30pm
Kew Gardens
One of our favourite Green-spaces, Kew Gardens has announced their June activities - as part of their community & Access Programme. A wonderful opportunity for SHP client/residents to take part in activities both in person and virtually.
'Grow your own happiness' Community Horticulture Talk - Zoom - Sunday 6 June
On Sunday 6th June at 1pm come and join us, with special guest Doug Stewart, for a zoom talk entitled ‘Grow your own happiness’. If you would be interest in attending this friendly and accessible talk then please contact us on communityhorticulture@kew.org
Health Walk - Kew Gardens - Wednesday 9 June, 11am-12pm
Walking in nature is a fantastic way to improve physical and mental health. The health walks are for members of the Kew Community Access Scheme and are designed to be accessible for everyone. The walks take a gentle route of the gardens, starting from Victoria Gate. The walks are free and include free entry to the Gardens. Please email discovery@kew.org to book.
Tai Chi - Kew Gardens - Monday 14 June & Monday 28 June, 3-4pm
Tai Chi will trial returning to the Gardens for two dates in June! We are so excited to have a fantastic instructor from Dao Lu, who specialise in making Tai Chi accessible to all.
Join us for weekly calming and health-promoting Tai Chi sessions which combine deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. We are also continuing to run Tai Chi on zoom throughout May and June. Contact: discovery@kew.org to find out more and sign up!
FREE SUNFLOWER SEEDS!
Together TV are launching a national initiative Sunflower Challenge within their Together for Good campaign to tackle social isolation and improve mental health. They are distributing 100,000 sunflower seeds for free to people (individuals) across the UK to get on a journey over 12 weeks to help them garden for the first time (no garden needed!) and connect with their local community.
Together For Good - Sunflower Challenge 2021 | Welcome to Together TV | Together for good
If you have any further questions please get in touch with Lorena on 0789 152 6847 or LoVilazur@shp.org.uk.
Please note: Many of our projects are residential services which limits our attendee capacity due to Covid restrictions, but if you’re interested in the GreenHouse Project please reach out to find a suitable activity. We look forward to hearing from you!
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