This year nature has been recognised for its mental health benefits by becoming the focus of the mental health awareness campaign for 2021.

The Mental Health Foundation have set out 5 ways in which we can connect with nature to achieve a greater sense of wellbeing in our lives.

Public Health England's 5 ways to wellbeing are:

Connect - Connect with the people around you and build meaningful relationships

Be Active - Find a form of exercise that makes you feel good

Take Notice - Be aware of the world around you and how it makes you feel

Keep Learning - Try something new and set yourself new challenges

Give - Using your skills to help those around you is rewarding 

The Campaign can be found here : https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awarenessweek .

To support your wellbeing we will be bringing you some exciting events for you to take part in during June.

Watch this space to find out more!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a self-guided walk around Susan's Farm and Gosling Sike.  

We'd like you to take some pictures of the farm to add to our gallery- we'll have an amateur photographer on hand to advise you on how to take a great shot.

Bring a camera or your phone...just get snapping.

Refreshments are available at a small charge.

Thursday 3rd June 6-8pm

To book a ticket on Eventbrite click here.

Join us on Friday mornings in June at Susan's Farm for a crafty coffee morning. Enjoy the natural surroundings of the farm and collect natural items to be creative with- get painting, drawing, collaging or felting. The options are only limited by your imagination. 

Meet up for a chat and enjoy a cake and coffee as you create your natural masterpiece!

Refreshments are available at a small charge.

Tickets are limited to 15.

Crafting activities will take place outdoors under a shelter so please come dressed for the weather.

Friday June 4th 10.30-12.30 - To book a free ticket on Eventbrite click here. 

Friday June 11th 10.30-12.30 - To book a free ticket on Eventbrite click here.

Friday June 18th 10.30-12.30 - To book a free ticket on Eventbrite click here.

Join us on Thursday evenings in June for a photography workshop by David Lush. Photograph and collect natural objects with the help of David, who will also share his passion for alternative photographic printing methods.

Refreshments are available at a small charge.

Tickets are limited to 12 per event.

Activities will take place outdoors under a shelter so please come dressed for the weather.

There are three workshops- you can attend one, two or all three.

Thursday June 10th 6-8pm

Thursday June 17th 6-8pm

Thursday June 24th 6-8pm

To book a free ticket on Eventbrite click here.

Initially graduating in Biology, Dave has channelled his interest in the natural world into photography and painting. He is a qualified teacher who has taught photography and art and design for 15 years. Dave is currently completing an MA in Creative Practice with a final project based on Susan’s Farm. He runs workshops in schools and adult education centres exploring the potential of alternative photographic printing methods.