Consider that humans have lost their connection with nature and get outside for a walk to see if it improves how you feel. Take a walk each day (even 10 minutes) offers a change of scenery, fresh air, and possible sightings of things to make you smile.
If connecting with others is on your mind, these amazing local initiatives might just entice you:
Natureways Therapy
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07765 860651
Monday workshops are led by fully qualified and experienced practitioners in the peace and beauty of a Sussex woodland setting. Their sessions are for those who wish to understand and alleviate anxiety. Participants are invited to sit around a campfire and are offered simple mindfulness and relaxation techniques as well as opportunities to engage in natural crafts and bushcraft skills.
Garden Army
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07776306236
Based at the Chiddinglye Estate in West Hoathly, West Sussex, the Garden Army is a farm predominantly being designed to support anyone who wants to get outside and experience nature to support their health.
Ashdown Hub
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07923 930352
Free community activities (art, crafts, cooking, garden) for wellbeing, based in East Grinstead.
Full Circle
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07765 238444
A singing group for women in Forest Row. Group Singing: Feel Good, Sing Together! One healthy dose of the good stuff: endorphins, oxytocin, and dopamine. At the same time, cortisol is released (the nasty stress hormone) – magic! Zero experience of singing is needed. No sheet music, no audition, easy and natural. £20 per month.
Wednesdays 6.15pm–7.15pm (Forest Row village hall).
Email: mskatevalentine@gmail.com
Holistic Wellbeing Community
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07726 924497
This is a community-based charity that aims to offer free holistic therapies to support individuals wellbeing and mental health. They offer activities including online singing classes and forest bathing at Tilgate Park, Crawley. https://holisticwellnesscommunity.org
MenShare
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Voluntary support service for men 18+ https://mensharelisteninggroup.co.uk/
Men’s Sheds
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Men’s Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair, and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities.
- Forest Row
Contact: theshedforestrow@gmail.com or call 07768 203021
Location: Cube building (behind Community Centre), Hartfield Road, Forest Row.
- Crawley: Mondays and Fridays
Contact: 01293 585 317
Website: https://crawleymensshed.com/
Location: Hut 4, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre, Crawley, RH11 9BP
- Burgess Hill, Monday to Friday
Contact: through their website: https://www.bhshed.org.uk/
Location: Burnside, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LH
Offer your time on your terms
Local organisations are always needing help. Everyone has something to offer, so which environment might interest you? A museum, a kitchen, a charity shop, animal sanctuary,
Community People, you can connect: https://communitypeople.org.uk/what-we-do/volunteering
Other organisations that seek volunteers: East GrinsteadMuseum, Age UK, Care Cars, Welcome Café, Trinity Church, Being Neighbourly
Repair Cafés
- Forest Row – Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Next one 18th January 2025 – 10am – 12.30pm
Email: repaircafefr@gmail.com
Location: Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row
- East Grinstead –Every 2nd Saturday of the month – 10am – 1pm
Email: repaircafeeg@gmail.com
Location: Glen Vue Community Centre, Railway Approach, East Grinstead
- Burgess Hill – 2nd Saturday of the month, 10am – 1pm
Location: The Kiln Community space, opposite the town library in the Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN