🦌The woods have a few more visitors🦌

Happy Christmas from everyone in The Cart Shed team

Today is #timetotalkday, a chance for us to be more open about mental health – to talk, listen and change lives. These are our tea time Talk Packs with goodies plus information on how to get the mental health conversation started over a good cuppa and a hot crumpet.

Do you love growing things? We are looking for horticulture volunteers to expand our Cart Shed horticulture team. Volunteering with us gives you the chance to learn new skills and meet great people To apply please go to thecartshed.co.uk/volunteer and fill in our application form.

This week is Mental Health awareness week and this year the conversation is all about loneliness. We're proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week in Herefordshire and Worcestershire #MHAW22

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing; connect with people, get active, learn new skills, give to others and mindfulness. Learn more about the 5 steps to mental wellbeing on the NHS website: nhs.uk/mental-health/…

All of us at some point feel low, anxious or depressed. Get support through Herefordshire and Worcestershire Healthy Minds Service free online, group or 1:1 talking therapies Worcestershire: 03000135727, Herefordshire: 01432220507 Self refer online today: nowweretalking.nhs.uk

Young people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can access Kooth, an NHS-approved, digital platform providing support for emotional wellbeing. Find out more: kooth.com

Things aren’t easy at the moment but if you know a child or young person who is struggling with their mental health, encourage them to open up and remind them they’re not alone. For advice and support visit: camhs.hacw.nhs.uk"

Being with family, friends and our wider communities is important for mental wellbeing. It can… - Help you to build a sense of belonging and self worth - Give you an opportunity to share positive experiences - Provide emotional support and allow you to support others

FREE fun packed holiday clubs for children of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. Activities will include den building and creating shelters, bush crafts, green woodworking skills, willow working and outdoor cooking. Book at thecartshed.co.uk/escape-to-the-…

We are hiring! Opportunity for two motivated and enthusiastic Woodland Based Occupational Therapists. Closing date for applications Monday 5th September 2022. For more information or to make an application please go to thecartshed.co.uk/jointheteam #herefordjobs #hereford

Honoured that South African music legend Official PJ Powers is donating money from her show at The Green Dragon to The Cart Shed. Her new show “HERE I AM" is the journey of a white girl who grew up in the Apartheid Regime but realised something was very wrong. ticketease.co.uk/event/pj-power…

We are delighted that from the 1st October we will become part of the Tesco Community Grants Scheme, this means that Tesco customers in Herefordshire can vote for us to receive the Tesco Grant when they shop! Please vote for The Cart Shed when you next shop at Tesco! #hereford

Have fun, raise money, get people talking about mental health! Join the Big Sleep campaign from 10th- 7th of Oct and go to work/school for a day that week in your dressing gown, pj's or slippers! Find out more thecartshed.co.uk/the-big-sleep T.W.Khan

Phil Morris is going the extra mile for the Big Sleep, he is planning to trek up Castle Hill and sleep out all night. No tent or camp bed, just a bivvie bag and the big night sky… it’s going to be a long and chilly night. Sponsor Phil here: kindlink.com/fundraising/Th…

A big shout out to Keli who is doing a Mud Runner to raise money for The Cart Shed this Sunday! Keli says that she’s not really a runner so this will be a big challenge. Go Keli! Have fun and a BIG thank you from us. To sponsor Keli please go to: kindlink.com/fundraising/Th…

A great big thank you to our Cart Shed trustee Bill Jackon who spent a far from comfortable night sleeping in the Jackson Property office last night and then went on a walk-about around Hereford dressed in his pyjamas and dressing gown for our Big Sleep campaign JacksonProperty

One of the aims of our Big Sleep campaign is to raise awareness about the important role good sleep plays in supporting our mental health; but sometimes getting a good night's sleep isn’t easy. These simple things can make a difference. Find out more at thecartshed.co.uk/the-big-sleep

These beautiful pieces of ephemeral art were made in our Being Autistic group. They all perfectly capture the incredible autumn colours that are making our woodlands particularly magical at the moment.