Being Mindfully Present in Nature at Baron’s Haugh 24th June 2023, 9.30 am – 12. 30 pm Baron’s Haugh Nature Reserve, Manse Road, near Motherwell About Nature is wonderful for our wellbeing. Spending time outdoors in natural spaces and gaining a greater understanding of local wildlife can help us remain grounded and ease the stresses …
By Ute Locatelli and Elsa Rodeck We began practising mindfulness together many years ago, and recently met again working in the Community Garden at Cordon. While gardening, we talked about the values of ‘environment’, ‘community’, and ways of protecting the earth. We recognised the great projects like COAST, Eco Savvy, the Pioneer Project, and all …
Here is an update from Arran Eco Savvy on the Stroll with It Arran! programme for the winter: Walking is a great way to stay healthy and get fitter as well as being good for our mental health. If you would like to be more active, walk in company and explore Arran, joining a health …
Green Health Week takes place from 14th – 22th May Green Health Week is part of NatureScot’s ‘Our Natural Health Service’ initiative highlighting that everyone, regardless of age, ability or other circumstances, should be able to access Scotland’s fantastic natural environment, and in doing so, improve their health and well-being. Across Scotland a range of …
Social prescribing? Green care? Heather Lodge, in association with the Mary Davies Trust, has attracted funding from the Scottish Government’s ‘Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund’, as reported in February’s Voice for Arran. The project is called ‘Getting There!’ Here’s a bit more detail. https://voiceforarran.com/issue-130/getting-there/ Nine qualified therapists will be offering a range of mainly …
New opportunities for mental health, well-being and resilience at Heather Lodge As we emerge from the pandemic there is a growing realisation that much has changed in the last two years. Health Services, already under huge pressures by 2020, have taken a hit, with longer waiting lists and difficulties for people accessing services. Our collective …
Can you help at the Arran Well-Being cafes? Arran Well-Being CIC are looking for volunteers: Arran Well-Being CIC run the Well-Being cafes in Lamlash, Brodick and Shiskine and our next Cafe will open in Corrie and Sannox Village Hall on Monday 14th February from 2.00 to 4.00pm. Do you know someone who would enjoy coming …
The Stroll with It Arran! health walks began again on Tuesday 25th January. Here is the programme for the walks coming up in the next few weeks. Please note that pre-booking will be required as previously, and people will be asked to take a lateral flow test beforehand if possible. Contact Diana on diana.ecosavvy@gmail.com or …
By Vishwam Heckert Published on 27th December 2021 in Bella Caledonia Probably as readers of Bella Caledonia, we all want to live in a free Scotland. But what does that mean? And is independence enough for that to happen? Perhaps that day we’re all waiting for is just one step on the great road of …
First published on The People’s Republic of Escotia website on November 9th 2021. Co-authored and shared with the Voice by reader Christina Quarrell. For the full article follow the link at the bottom of the page. In today’s article Christina and John explore our relationships with our memories. The article builds from a recent piece …