We’ve all felt lonely at some time in our lives and for most of us, it’s a temporary feeling that we eventually overcome. However, it’s not like that for everyone and for some people, long-term loneliness can develop into a mental health condition like anxiety or depression.
National Children’s Gardening Week is here! Gardening is good for all of us, it improves our wellbeing by being outside and closer to nature. Did you know it can especially benefit children?
Having struggled with his own mental health in the past, Phil Coldicott recognised that there was not much mental health support available within Stratford-upon-Avon, particularly for men, and wanted to contribute to his local community. He also saw the negative impact that the pandemic was having on everyone, including himself, and decided to do something about it.
Volunteers week takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers. For us, it’s about taking a moment to show how much we value those people in our community who give up their own time to be apart of our customer engagement group and help shape the services we provide.
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