This programme will offer disadvantaged residents and those with health needs in an Inner London borough, a valuable and restorative pathway. It is described as “learning how to listen to the natural world and appreciate its healing powers” and takes place in a community garden centre. It offers participants a comprehensive series of activities. Prominent among these are garden walks and growing foods, accompanied by reflection on our relationship with the natural world. Other activities include creative writing and craft work, tai chi and chi gong. These will be led by a highly experienced organiser with specialists in particular skills also brought in. The workshops will loosely follow the seasons, with new groups beginning as the season changes, but existing participants continuing through. The workshops will be 2-hours per week, running during 2022. The organisation works with a local surgery to get referrals for those with health needs. 2 previous applications to EF have been supported. Beneficiaries: Between 18-36 participants, mostly taking part in more than one set of workshops (UK).
Emergence Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1050701.
