Gardening for Wellbeing Course (North MCR)
Oct
9
October 9, 2026
NEPHRA Allotment, 🇬🇧
About This Event
Gardening for Wellbeing Course (North MCR) is an 8-week course focusing on nature-based crafts and activities designed to support mental health and wellbeing. It takes place at the NEPHRA Allotment, Parkfield Road, New Moston, Manchester M40 3RN.
What to Expect
- Focused 8-session course of ecotherapy and gardening activities.
- Practical tasks and meditative exercises.
- Part of a small group, guided by an experienced facilitator.
- Hands-on, relaxed garden environment.
- Many sessions include crafts to take home.
Who Should Attend
This course is specifically designed for individuals facing mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress management issues, low confidence, social isolation, low physical activity levels, lack of community connection, disconnection from nature, or bereavement.
Practical Information
The sessions at NEPHRA are funded by the National Lottery, Awards for All Environment Fund, and Manchester City Council - Public Health. After booking, a Sow the City staff member may contact attendees to complete a short referral form.
Programme
- Pruning and fruit tree maintenance
- Foraging
- Bushcraft
- Cookery workshops
- Eco art including, cyanotype and monoprinting
- Wicker craft (wreath and basket making)
Topics
Oct
9
October 9, 2026
Location
NEPHRA Allotment
Parkfield Road, New Moston
Manchester, M40 3RN · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Organizer
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