Wrenwell health and wellbeing

10/05/2025

Next week marks Mental health Awareness Week Mental Health Foundation Monday 12 – Sunday 18 May 2025.
We will be sharing posts around how gardening can improve out mental and physical wellbeing.

Gardens can be great for the environment and for wildlife - and they’re good for people too, according to an increasing body of research

11/01/2025

New Year New You?? Naahh!
Instead of money spent on gym membership or setting out a new diet regime how about making some small investments in the existing you.
Just a few small changes can do the trick to increase your energy and quality of life.
Exploring the link below is a good starting point and you can find regular posts promoting Small Changes for a Big Difference.

NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

09/12/2024

Occupational Therapists working in Green Spaces can support individuals to improve their Physical, emotional and cognitive health. Read on..

Human health is linked to our environment; it influences how we feel, how we behave, what we breathe, what we eat, how we travel, and the list goes on… At the same time, the environment is being…

03/12/2024

https://www.wwf.org.uk/top-tips-sustainable-christmas?pc=AWU004012&utm_campaign=christmasFY25&utm_content=ImageOneSustainableChristmasINSPIRE&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email_FY25_AWU004012_xmas_Adopters_SWGuide

Christmas doesn’t have to cost the earth. This year, follow our top tips and look after the planet this festive season.

27/10/2024

October marks Mental Health Awareness. Here we are looking at how 'Green Therapy' improves our mental, emotional and physical health.
We share Mental Health Foundation link on how connecting with nature benefits our

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/research/nature-how-connecting-nature-benefits-our-mental-health #:~:text=Nature%20can%20generate%20many%20positive,particularly%20lower%20depression%20and%20anxiety.

20/10/2024

Green therapy refers to outdoor activity that improves physical and mental health and well-being.
Spending time in the garden and green spaces has so many benefits... ..and all for
Here are some of those benefits -

Gentle or vigorous exercise to improve physical health
Reducing, and assisting in recovery, of stress
Fresh air and natural light helping better sleep
Building and learning new skills.
Discovering a peaceful environment
Connecting to the sights sounds and textures of nature

16/10/2024

As part of October Green Therapy here are tips for a simple activity in the garden with Little Wren Garden Services.
Good rewards for just a little effort x

13/10/2024

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day.
Some of the key symptoms of poor can be a a lack of energy, reduced motivation, stiffness in muscles and joints, weight gain, hair and skin problems... And the list goes on😒
Did you know ( ) there is a very simple way to greatly improve your mental health by just being in an out door space.

Evidence is increasing to prove that exposure to plants and green spaces is beneficial to mental and physical health.
Particularly .
(Richard Thompson )
This month we explore and the holistic benefits of time in the garden