Outdoors Activities pack

Climate Chat Outdoor Activities pack As part of our Climate Chat project we have republished and reprinted our Outdoors Activities pack. The activities were first developed as part of the Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health initiative. This community-led pilot was supported by Joint Health Improvement Team and Scottish Borders Council, involving local community members, voluntary…

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how to run your own outdoor activities

Run your own Outdoor Activities Outdoor activities guide for community groups and individuals This Outdoor Activities resource pack shares how to run 35 fun, creative and active outdoor activities. It also has safety advice, and templates you can use for planning and risk assessments. Download the Outdoor Activities resource pack. Download the free, PDF version…

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Community Solutions

Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health (Whole Systems Approach) The Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health is a joint pilot project by NHS Scotland and Scottish Borders Council. It uses a Whole Systems Approach, involving community partners who have been involved in shaping the project from the outset. The overall aim of the project was to address…

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Community Solutions

Paths for All – Dementia Friendly Health Walks Paths for All supports a network of over 650 health walks that take place in communities across Scotland. The majority of these walks are led by volunteers and are managed by a range of organisations including local authorities, NHS, leisure trusts and community organisations. People living with…

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Connect with nature: opportunities for outdoor volunteering in Falkirk

Connecting with Nature Outdoor Volunteering in Falkirk This Mental Health Awareness Week the theme is nature. Studies have consistently shown that spending time outdoors is good for your mental wellbeing and can even reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Falkirk team are showcasing some of the wonderful local groups with outdoor volunteering opportunities. If…

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Wild garlic in a forest

Outdoors for wellbeing #10 – Foraging for Health and Wellbeing We bring you today’s blog courtesy of our friend Lindsay from Wee Folk of the Woods. The Wee Folk offer foraging walks, advice and recipes, you can also find them on Facebook. Foraging for health & well-being Guest blog by The Wee Folk Of The…

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Outdoors for wellbeing - wild swimming, a guest blog

Outdoors for wellbeing #6 – For Love of Water Today we have a real treat for you, a guest blog from our lovely friend at Forth Environment Link – Jules ???? For Love of Water An ode to wild swimming By Jules Ryan Water is, by its very nature, cleansing, purifying and healing. It possesses…

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Outdoors for wellbeing - your favourite walk

Outdoors for wellbeing #5 – My favourite local walk We might not be able to go very far with the Covid restrictions in place, but most of us have a place we can walk in our local area. I chatted with April, Louisa, Catrin and Violeta from our Permission to Dream project, about their favourite…

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