Wild Roots Field Project

Location: By the River Brue at Catsham, on Honeymead Lane right opposite the allotments. Use What3words - drifter.sideburns.young. to find the site.

What do you do?

The Growing for Wellbeing Project is a small weekly group that welcomes people who want to get outdoors and learn new skills.  Our main emphasis is on horticulture and rural craft activities. We have a large productive growing space, polytunnel and cut flower/healing garden.  We are in a beautiful rural location easily accessible by public transport. We can cater for any weather with large areas under cover.  We also have a composting toilet, handwashing facilities and provide simple refreshments and a hot soup lunch.

Whether you need an excuse to get out of the house, want to dip your toe into being around other people again or just enjoy being outdoors we might be what you’re looking for.  It's not all digging and hard work, there are lots of more sedate and seated activities and jobs if these suit you better.

There is no obligation to come along every week or for the whole session.  It really is up to you how often you attend and for how long you stay.  Sometimes just coming out and joining us for a cuppa around the fire is all that's needed to boost the mood.

When do you meet?

We have a Growing for Wellbeing group every Monday and Thursday during school term times with some extra sessions over the Easter and Summer holidays.  The sessions run from 10-2.30pm.  The Thursday session is particularly aimed at those with autism and anyone who would prefer a quieter group.

Who can join? 

We are open to adults, including young adults,  who are experiencing low level mental ill health, physical and intellectual disabilities.  We also welcome those who would like to volunteer in whatever capacity they are able to. We are used to working with volunteers who need to be accompanied by a support worker.

Is there wheelchair access? 

The terrain at the project is flat but uneven; it would be most suited to an all terrain mobility scooter.  We have a level access toilet but it is not wheelchair accessible.

Contact details: Ursula: ursula@wilderwoods.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilderwoods.org

(updated 1/02/24)