space to grow mental health growing project

One more week to go!! ❄️ We look forward to welcoming colleagues, friends and family to our festive evening - always the highlight of our calendar 🎶 We hope you can join us ❄️🎄 @NHSBorders @ChampsBoardSB @LiveBordersArts @BordersMentalH @space_grow @tinychanges

The fantastic ‘friendly cabin’ donated by the Friends of the BGH had its grand opening yesterday. With grateful thanks to ‘the friends’ and the formidable team of volunteers who built it 🌱🙏🏻❤️ m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Today's news was revealed at an event at @BordersCollege in Galashiels. Last week, we met inspiring people from @NHSBorders, @scotborders, and @quarriers to learn about some amazing partnerships. 🏉 Rugby & mental health 🫶🏽 Peer support & gardening 💜 After a suicide & strategy

Post work … just 5 minutes in this environment feeds the senses so much that the mind quietens and relaxation begins #attentionandrestorationtheory #greenspaceforhealth #theraputicgarden #naturetherapy #andbreathe

A superb night with @NHSBorders staff gardening for well-being and soaking up the natural environment. Thanks to @HiHChoir for their fun set tonight and to @CraftyBird for being you ❤️🙏🏻🌱 #wellbeing #community #greenspaceforhealth

Last Wednesday Alison, Kirstin and Steph showed up to volunteer in the garden. @NHSBorders well-being week starts today. Come join us in the garden this Wednesday between 4pm and 7pm. Stay a short time or stay an hour or two and soak up the natural environment #wellbeingweek

@NHSBorders Follow the details below to sign up for the Samba Sisters

On Monday, we welcomed The Rt Hon Lord Hodge, the Lord High Commissioner for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, alongside other representatives, to our Space to Grow Garden on the BGH campus. 👉 Read the full story here: ow.ly/WMgq50OwvKb

Lovely evening for connecting and chatting with colleagues, a room with a view and a brief visit from a deer welcome Amy and welcome back Alison #getyourteamout #greenspaceforhealth #theraputicgarden #sustainableresource

Our garden has made a measurable difference to the well-being of staff and patients #wthd #promotingtheraputichorticulture #safespace #communityresource

Celebrating the first World Theraputic Horticulture Day with some throwback pictures #greenspaceforhealth #wthd #gardeningforwellbeing #promotetheraputichorticulture #celebratetheraputichorticulture @BordersMentalH @NHSBorders @Trellis_Network

Thanks to the girls who visited the garden and lent a hand. The flower borders are bursting into life, the air was filled with the chatter of bird song #getyourteamout #theraputicgarden #buildingacommunityresoource

We celebrate 4 weeks of community selflessness. #builtonkindness #friendlycabin #localheros @NHSBorders @BordersMentalH @SandraHenwood

We’re getting excited for #GreenHealthWeek 2023, starting this Saturday! Have you signed up for an event yet? Check out our directory to find out what’s happening near you and keep your eyes peeled for more news! thinkhealththinknature.scot/directory/

Twas a bit of a wet one! But still great to be outdoors and hear/feel the rain. Wet soil made them weeds slip out easier too. It’s greening up, a new project is on the go… all will be revealed when complete.canny wait? Then pay us a visit #theraputicgarden #greenspaceforhealth

Just thinking @flylip you’ve a new team to introduce to the garden 🤪. ❤️🙏🏻🌱

First #wellbeing Wednesday at the #theraputicgarden shout to Alison , Steph and Sheena for showing up and supporting the project and creating networks and connection ❤️🙏🏻🌱 MH 2 public health 1 and dietetics 1 #getyourteamout @BordersMentalH @NHSBorders

@kennyhiggs You are so@lucky to have hundreds of ‘snakes head’. Not tulips 😊

We are back! Spring was in the air up at the project last Wednesday. Despite the wind and rain plenty smiles were evident #theraputicgarden #gardeningforbettermentalhealrh @BordersMentalH @NHSBorders

FREE course Nature Unlimited has been funded to provide 3 programmes giving women in the Scottish Borders, skills, knowledge & tools to support their own wellbeing. 1st course starting 25th April ‘23. More info natureunlimited.scot/womenforwellbe… There is no charge to attend