Forest Bathing with Rachel Howfield Massey

Sunday, May 17  •  10 AM - 12 PM

National Trust - Wentworth Castle GardensBarnsley, England

Spend time with artist and qualified mindfulness instructor Rachel Howfield Massey, from Other Ways to Walk in the beautiful surrounds of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

This event is aimed at adults working, freelancing or volunteering within the creative health sector; from occupational therapists to volunteers within recovery services, if you are using creativity to support others wellbeing then this is the place where we can support you.

Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature intentionally and quietly to improve health, reduce stress and boost immune response. No water involved (unless it rains!)

This is one event part of a larger programme of socials and nurturing events to help connect, support and strengthen our amazing workforce.

See more details here about the whole programme from the 13th April.

Meet at 9.45am at Northern College Reception to begin the session at 10am prompt.

Parking in the Northern College Car Park

A car park code will be sent to you the week before the session.

Please note this is an outdoor event so please wear senisble, weather approriate clothing.

There is a cafe onsite but please ensure you bring adequate water.

The venue is accessible but paths can be uneven; see more details here Wentworth Castle Gardens | South Yorkshire | National Trust

This event is free with access to the venue (usually ticketed only) covered by the event organisers.

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This is a nurture session coordinated by Creative Recovery, supported by Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance and funded by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Public Health Innovation Fund