‘Growing into the Community’
Re-engaging disadvantaged, disaffected and isolated people within the wider community
Cultivations will be holding twelve focus meetings across England and Wales in 2009 and 2010.
The meetings will raise awareness about the health, social, environmental, educational and economic benefits of encouraging people to become involved in any form of horticultural, environmental or conservation activity.
There will be demonstrations of how such involvement enhances, improves and increases an individual's sense of place, personal awareness, health and well being.
Attendees will examine issues concerning poor mental health, anti social behaviour, isolation and exclusion. They will also look at the challenges encountered during the process of re-engagement in the community and consider the health, social, educational and vocational opportunities that horticulture and environmental activities can provide.
Successful inclusion is achieved by creating opportunities for participants within the wider community. Horticulture and Environmental activities are used as the main focus in helping to promote well being, collaborative problem solving, skills transference, choice, ownership and responsibility.
Adopting alternative approaches to education enables participants to develop and revise the skills that underpin individual development, clear communication, better understanding, self awareness and self confidence.
The overall aim is to ensure greater understanding of the benefits of engaging with nature, a more effective provision of service and greater opportunity for re-engaging excluded and isolated people within their own communities.
Times: 10.00 – 15.30 hours
Cost: £35 per delegate - Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided
To book a place please contact Lynda 01766 590388 or
visit www.cultivations.co.uk and book on line
VENUES: North of England
North East: Wednesday 2 December 2009, Charlbury Road Community Centre, Middlesbrough
York and Humberside: Thursday 3 December 2009, Jubilee Community Centre, Wakefield
North West: Friday 4 December 2009, Ince Community Centre, Ince, Wigan