The Green Gym is treading a new path and branching out!
Cliff, Emma and the volunteers have been out and about in Telford for nearly six years now, working on many green sites, improving the environment and access to natural spaces for local people and learning about the local area.
Hundreds of people from all walks of life, some with significant health problems, have joined the Green Gym and benefited from the experience. They have gained new skills, made friends and most importantly, come away with a sense of achievement and renewed confidence.
The Green Gym is now branching out and wants to involve even more people. So we are introducing a parallel programme of lower physical impact activities which will allow people with limited mobility, those in older age or people who lack confidence to try out the Green Gym and experience the benefits and maybe then come out on the longer days.
We are inviting groups to get in touch if they would like the Green Gym to visit and run a short session (up to 2 hours maximum). We can provide trained and experienced staff and resources.
The sessions are to take place on Friday mornings.
Possible sessions
Build a:
- Bird box
- Bat box
- Bird table
- Bird feeder
Make:
- Seasonal hanging basket or pots
- Sow seasonal seeds
Watch:
- The Green Gym DVD
All sessions will include a brief exercise session at the beginning and end which will be tailored to the level of the group members, just like the full Green Gym experience.
Some of these projects may be running at Dawley House.
If you would like to book a session please complete and return the form below and we will get in touch, come and do a site visit and arrange a session time.
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Criteria:
- Your organisation must be ‘Not for Profit’, be a voluntary or statutory organisation working with people who have health or social needs.
- The groups need to be a minimum of 6 people (maximum numbers will be discussed at site visit).
- Staff from your organisation must be present and actively involved in the Green Fingered Friday sessions.
- You will need to provide a room and tables/space for the activity.
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