Come and join our “Oasis in the Suburbs”. 

 

Since 2020, the Counselling and Family Centre has been developing an inclusive community allotment in Altrincham. Our “Wellbeing through working with greenspace” project has been a great success. 

 

Everyone who needs a place to rest, recover or relax in a caring and nurturing environment is welcome. No gardening skills are required, bring yourself and a curiosity to see how nature works. 

 

The allotment isn’t just rows of vegetables; it’s a web of stories. We share laughter over radishes, tears amidst the lavender. Strangers become friends, and loneliness retreats like shadows at dawn. Together, we cultivate belonging, one seedling at a time. 

 

Groups and individuals have a chance to grow and cultivate on our therapeutic community plot. We have seen the benefits of working with horticulture and vegetation and how this can promote increased wellbeing and mental health. Being outside, talking, working and enjoying nature can really benefit our mental health.  Some of those potential benefits for individuals working with greenspace are: 

• reduced anxiety/stress

• reduced depression

• improved physical activity

• and reduced social isolation. 

 

When and where?

 

Every Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm at Wellfield Allotment, WA15 8LG

 

The allotment is in the Well-Green area (just five minutes from Altrincham by car). There are local buses from Altrincham interchange to Well-Green. We border Altrincham/Wythenshawe/Timperley/Hale, so we are accessible from most parts of Manchester. 

 

More information 

 

Are you interested in being part of this exciting project or do you know of a group or a person that would benefit like to be part to this project?  There is no obligation, we’d love you to come and experience the benefits this activity can provide. If so then please contact Jim at the Counselling & Family Centre by emailing: jim.sales@thecfc.org.uk 
 
 

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