Green Hands Clear Mind 10 week horticulture therapy programme launching in March 2021

Ashes to Gold Grow Project Centre will be hosting a 10-week horticultural therapy programme under the Defence Gardens’ Scheme. The course is run by a Psychotherapist and Horticultural therapist, and up to 8 clients, who are all ex-service personnel, can attend each course.

Starting on Tuesday 16th March 2021 the programme enables:

• Reduction of stress indicators 
• Restoration of capacity for concentration 
• Increased self-esteem 
• Increased self-confidence 
• Increased levels of physical activity 
• Increased wellbeing 
• Improved social interaction and social inclusion 
• Enhanced sense of purpose 
• Development of work focused skills