Feel Good Thursdays by Links with Nature

Feel good and boost your wellbeing this Summer with our free 6 week wellbeing programme for adults in the Coalfield area of Sunderland.

Join us for 6 weeks of beginner-friendly nature based activities for adults at Herrington Country Park. These sessions are aimed at those in the Coalfield area of Sunderland.

Please keep in mind when booking a ticket on our programme as your ticket is for all 6 sessions. 1 ticket per person. We ask you attend all 6 sessions in full to gain the most from our Feel Good Thursdays Wellbeing Programme. Please contact us if you become unable to attend.

For each session we will meet inside the main building at Herrington Country Park. Herrington Country Park, Chester Rd, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL (What3Words///shock.copy.bunch)*

All sessions take place outdoors. There are facilities on site with indoor space*. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear for all sessions. Dress according to weather forecasts. Please let us know prior to sessions commencing if you wish to borrow wellies or spare warm layers. We have limited sizes available in both. Should there be adverse weather or a weather warning is issued you will be contacted in the event a session needs to be cancelled. Check out our What to expect from Feel Good Thursdays handout below!

Tickets will remain available to book until the second week of the programme.

We welcome any adult (18+ years) to attend, whether you refer yourself, have been referred by a Social Prescriber or a Community Provider. Should you require any support to attend or would like further information please contact Pip before booking (Eg adjustments for sessions: seated Qichong or Yoga option or to ensure tickets are available for a support worker or friend to book and attend with you). Contact Links with Nature, Pip – Links with Nature Engagement Officer: pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or Call Durham Wildlife Trust Pip – Links with Nature Engagement Officer: pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or Call Durham Wildlife Trust and ask for Pip 0191 584 3112 and ask for Pip.

Feel Good Thursdays 6 Week Wellbeing Programme Timetable

Week 1 – Thursday 5th June – 10am-12pm – Welcome to Feel Good Thursdays! Wildlife Wander.

We will wander through habitats during this gentle guided walk. Learn ID skills, let your senses flow and reflect on wildlife present by sketching sightings and sounds of nature. Binoculars will be provided.

Week 2 – Thursday 12th June – 10am-12pm – Wildlife Wander and Nature Mapping

Join us for a gentle walk around Hetton Lyons Country Park, take in the senses and re-connect with nature. We will be joined by the Little Company of Calm to practice mindfulness, set our intentions for the programme and try Qigong – an exercise with gentle flowing movements with breathing and meditation.

Week 3 – Thursday 19th June – 10am-12pm – Conservation Task Taster session*

Help give back to nature at Herrington Country Park with a practical conservation task. Training and PPE will be provided.

*June 19th Only – Outdoors all session. Meet by the Wind Seat and Duck Pond. What3Words///rainy.tower.decks

Break in programme – There will be no session on Thursday June 26th

Week 4 – Thursday 3rd July – 10am-12pm – Wild Yoga for all

We will be joined by Wild Yoga instructor Roy Moor for a session suitable for all, taking place within the park. Relax your mind and body, tune into bird song and nature around. Mats will be provided. Seats are available upon request.

Week 5 – Thursday 10th July – 10am-12pm – Willow Woven Nature-based crafts

Take time for a creative outlet, make your own Willow Wreaths using foraged natural resources from our Links with Nature greenspaces.

Week 6 – Thursday 17th April – 10am-12pm – Mindfulness and Reflection

Joined by the Little Company of Calm we will practice gratitude, mindful movement and forest bathing whilst reflecting on the programme over the past 6 weeks.

 

Booking is required to attend

To book onto events or to find out more about Links with Nature: https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature

Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

• pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk
• 01915843112
• Free to participate