Based at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Reconnect children with the natural world in a playful way. The target group has traditionally been children and.

• Based at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

• Reconnect children with the natural world in a playful way.

• The target group has traditionally been children and families

• Reach approx 4000 children every year.

Challenging activities such as rope swings, woodwork, whittling and races

are most popular

They really help children to overcome fears, develop new skills and help to

develop confidence and build self esteem.

GROUP ACTIVITIES BUILD NEW FRIENDSHIPS

Wellbeing Innovation Fund OUTCOMES

• Enable individuals• Less reliance on

health and social care

• Reduce isolation and loneliness

• Older people

• People with disabilities

• Support people locally

• More support for carers

• Improved healthy lifestyles

THE INSPIRATION….. • National Trust.. Natural

Childhood Report by Stephen Moss (2012)

• The Big Lottery’s 2013 National Wellbeing Evaluation

• RSPB Natural Thinking report written by William Bird (2007)

• OUTDOOR SOCIAL ACTIVITY= HEALTHIER, HAPPIER PEOPLE

The Site

Grow Your Own Community- Its WildPlay for everyone!

• Intergenerational community project

• Developing green spaces around Villa Street

• Developing USE of green spaces

• Community cohesion

• Getting people outdoors

• Social activities

• Fresh air, exercise, learning new skills

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