RBWM Innovation Fund Project

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  Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us!

  by Nature's Haven, about 3 years ago
  

  Community Healing Garden

  Volunteers

  We need you - no experience required

  
  

  Come and meet us…

  Tuesday 28th February between 2-4pm

  at the Building Bridges Hub,

  Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead

  
  

  Our mission is to enable our community to access & learn about the therapeutic & wellbeing benefits of gardening & nature.

  
  

  What Nature’s Haven can do for you:

  Give you a sense of purpose

  Help you meet new friends

  Provide a sense of community

  Increase your social skills

  Improve your self-esteem

  Teach you valuable skills

  Pathways into job opportunities & education

  Bring a little fun into your life

  
  

  Do you want to... Continue reading

  Community Healing Garden

  Volunteers

  We need you - no experience required

  
  

  Come and meet us…

  Tuesday 28th February between 2-4pm

  at the Building Bridges Hub,

  Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead

  
  

  Our mission is to enable our community to access & learn about the therapeutic & wellbeing benefits of gardening & nature.

  
  

  What Nature’s Haven can do for you:

  Give you a sense of purpose

  Help you meet new friends

  Provide a sense of community

  Increase your social skills

  Improve your self-esteem

  Teach you valuable skills

  Pathways into job opportunities & education

  Bring a little fun into your life

  
  

  Do you want to help but don’t have any spare time? You can also make a donation to help us build the garden our community. Please scan the QR code or go to our website and press the donate button. www.natureshaven.net
• Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on Facebook Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on Twitter Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on Linkedin Email The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. link

  The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield.

  by The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club, about 3 years ago
  

  "The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre means so much to me because when I joined the club, it brought a whole new meaning to my life because the people that went were so friendly and the people that run the lunch club and the Centre are very kind and helpful. I look forward to every Thursday, meeting my friends and now I run a bring and buy stall and any money we make goes to our fund and it means I am chatting to everybody and any new people I try to make them welcome... Continue reading

  "The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre means so much to me because when I joined the club, it brought a whole new meaning to my life because the people that went were so friendly and the people that run the lunch club and the Centre are very kind and helpful. I look forward to every Thursday, meeting my friends and now I run a bring and buy stall and any money we make goes to our fund and it means I am chatting to everybody and any new people I try to make them welcome. It is a big asset to the community as we have many people over 60 years and it can be very lonely, so it means they can come to the club and have a lovely hot meal, have people to talk to and play bingo if they want. There is People to Places that can bring people in wheel chairs if required. When my husband was ill, and couldn't be left on his own, my daughter-in-law came every Thursday to look after him as she knew how important it was to me to be able to go to the club and meet my friends. Also when my husband passed away, I really don't know what I would have done without the thought of going to the club on a Thursday and everyone was so kind. Sometimes Linda, who runs the club, does an afternoon tea, Easter Jubilee etc, and that is a chance to dress up and something good to look forward to. She thinks of some lovely things for us to go to. Henry who runs the Centre and is our lunch club cook is a fantastic person, very kind and has always got time to listen. Without my lunch club, my life would have a big void. Thank you." - Barbara Hatfield.

  
  
• Share Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles on Facebook Share Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles on Twitter Share Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles on Linkedin Email Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles link

  Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles

  by JonDavey, about 3 years ago
  

  Follow BLT on the blog or Insta

  Hope you like the backdrop for this video ;)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqYDxpijNk

  The area behind me was just full of mainly ivy, covering the first 4-6 of the shed and the whole back area… clearing it as added 3-400 square feet of garden!

  I need to now clear the ivy roots from the soil and it’s like clearing the body of all the rubbish we put in. And hopefully the exercise will burn off some of the fat.

  I managed to start getting some videos done when I had a few days off work and... Continue reading

  Follow BLT on the blog or Insta

  Hope you like the backdrop for this video ;)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqYDxpijNk

  The area behind me was just full of mainly ivy, covering the first 4-6 of the shed and the whole back area… clearing it as added 3-400 square feet of garden!

  I need to now clear the ivy roots from the soil and it’s like clearing the body of all the rubbish we put in. And hopefully the exercise will burn off some of the fat.

  I managed to start getting some videos done when I had a few days off work and on reflection, those days were very positive from an intake point of view. I minimised the rubbish and tried to buy fresh good quality food to put in and prepared it with love for my family.

  Doing the blogs and videos drove more traffic to my website but also made me more accountable to me and so the net results were better than the days where I didn’t shoot any videos.

  Taking time to write more words to go with the videos will hopefully also help get the mind more focused on the task in hand.

  I mentioned this idea before but perhaps BLT could help others like me become more accountable to themselves by encouraging others to blog, shoot videos, tweet, whatever social channels you use… make use of them to share what you are trying to achieve.

  Good luck with your mission… and do tag us in #blokeslosingtimber

  Thank you.

  Jon

  
  

  #BLT #blokeslosingtimber #positiveenergy #healthyeating #gardening #exercise #accountability #selfhelp #onestepatatime

  
  

  
  
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  Soup Project - January

  by LornaHS, about 3 years ago
  In January we held another 2 soup sessions and were joined by around 12 residents. We now have a regaulr group of volunteers joining us which is great!

  
  

  The residents are all really enjoying taking part, and not only enjoying the soup but meeting new people and visiting different places as well. Following on from a january session one resident has bought himself a soup maker and is already making his own soups! Another has tried the one left at the scheme and loved how easy it was to use.

  
  

  In January we held another 2 soup sessions and were joined by around 12 residents. We now have a regaulr group of volunteers joining us which is great!

  
  

  The residents are all really enjoying taking part, and not only enjoying the soup but meeting new people and visiting different places as well. Following on from a january session one resident has bought himself a soup maker and is already making his own soups! Another has tried the one left at the scheme and loved how easy it was to use.

  
  
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  Chair Yoga Update

  by UnwindYS, about 3 years ago
  Hello - we are continuing out chair yoga (yoga for people with limited mobility) and have gained a couple of new participants. It has been slower this month, with participants not coming out as much when it is cold or icy or raining, but when the sun is out, people do show up happily, so we are hoping to fill every chair again soon (as spring is on the way, promise!).

  
  

  See you soon,

  Unwind Yoga Studio

  Hello - we are continuing out chair yoga (yoga for people with limited mobility) and have gained a couple of new participants. It has been slower this month, with participants not coming out as much when it is cold or icy or raining, but when the sun is out, people do show up happily, so we are hoping to fill every chair again soon (as spring is on the way, promise!).

  
  

  See you soon,

  Unwind Yoga Studio
• Share DraughtBusters - same as GhostBusters but for Draughts! on Facebook Share DraughtBusters - same as GhostBusters but for Draughts! on Twitter Share DraughtBusters - same as GhostBusters but for Draughts! on Linkedin Email DraughtBusters - same as GhostBusters but for Draughts! link

  DraughtBusters - same as GhostBusters but for Draughts!

  by DaveScarbrough, over 3 years ago

  DraughtBusters will fix the draughts in your home for FREE so you should feel warmer and spend less money on your heating.

  This a service offered by local residents for local residents. Draughty homes can feel cold and increase the energy required to heat them. Through DraughtBusters, a trained resident will come and survey your property and undertake basic draughtproofing. This will save you money, make your home feel more comfortable and reduce carbon emissions.

  DraughtBusters are so popular because of the huge rise in energy prices we need some more helpers. Anyone can be a DraughtBuster as full training... Continue reading

  DraughtBusters will fix the draughts in your home for FREE so you should feel warmer and spend less money on your heating.

  This a service offered by local residents for local residents. Draughty homes can feel cold and increase the energy required to heat them. Through DraughtBusters, a trained resident will come and survey your property and undertake basic draughtproofing. This will save you money, make your home feel more comfortable and reduce carbon emissions.

  DraughtBusters are so popular because of the huge rise in energy prices we need some more helpers. Anyone can be a DraughtBuster as full training is given.

  If want a visit to fix your draughts, or, you can help others then please email rbwmdraughtbusters@gmail.com or phone 07548 594413 and leave a message.

  Our clients are always very grateful. As an example last December Helen from Windsor said "I just wanted to say a HUGE 'thank you' to your volunteers for the insulation they added to my home yesterday. I can really notice a difference and they did a superb and professional job. I am most grateful to them, and you for organising. Thank you again!"

  Another example from February 2023 "Andrew and Mike were so kind & helpful. As two women staying on our own, we felt so safe with them around."

  Another from April 2023 "It was a delight to meet Neville & Chris and to benefit from their expertise, both in terms of advice and of their very practical DIY skills - they paid a second visit, mutually arranged, having recommended that I invest in a new letterbox, which they were happy to source and then fit!

  I can’t thank them - and you – enough for the care and concern you showed from the moment I contacted you. I have already told my neighbours, who are extremely impressed and who will, no doubt, be in touch with you !! …

  I am so grateful that Neville and Chris (both of whom were courteous, kind, efficient and a pleasure to have in my home) were able to do so much to secure my comfort in my older-style property."

  
  

  
  
• Share Savvy Slow Cooking on Facebook Share Savvy Slow Cooking on Twitter Share Savvy Slow Cooking on Linkedin Email Savvy Slow Cooking link

  Savvy Slow Cooking

  by Danielle, over 3 years ago
  

  
  Today saw the start of the Savvy Slow Cooking Course, the course was fully booked and people attended to watch the preparation of a Chilli bean chilli for the slow cooker. The tutor discussed safe freezing, and re-heating of food and how to adjust recipes to taste and the size of a household.

  Everyone that attended asked lots of questions, tips were shared and a bag with all the ingredients taken home to try out themselves.

  We look forward to learning more next week!

  
  

  
  Today saw the start of the Savvy Slow Cooking Course, the course was fully booked and people attended to watch the preparation of a Chilli bean chilli for the slow cooker. The tutor discussed safe freezing, and re-heating of food and how to adjust recipes to taste and the size of a household.

  Everyone that attended asked lots of questions, tips were shared and a bag with all the ingredients taken home to try out themselves.

  We look forward to learning more next week!

  
  
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  Blokes Losing Timber Episode 1 2023

  by JonDavey, over 3 years ago

  Time to try a new approach to get this BLT project off the ground in 2023...

  https://blokeslosingtimber.co.uk/2023/01/24/blokes-losing-timber-episode-1-2023/

  It made sense to use the headers off my blog an touch on each in creating the vblog

  Mental Health & Wellbeing, talking about Happiness, Self Confidence and Looking Good

  Physical Health, talking about Exercise, Food & Drink, the Power of Water

  Menu Options – that will be Friday fun

  Expert Partners – Chris, Gemma & Abi

  BLT Members

  Over 50 across the blog Facebook & Instagram at this time

  Tune in, what should we touch on in the next vblog?

  Thank you.

  ... Continue reading

  Time to try a new approach to get this BLT project off the ground in 2023...

  https://blokeslosingtimber.co.uk/2023/01/24/blokes-losing-timber-episode-1-2023/

  It made sense to use the headers off my blog an touch on each in creating the vblog

  Mental Health & Wellbeing, talking about Happiness, Self Confidence and Looking Good

  Physical Health, talking about Exercise, Food & Drink, the Power of Water

  Menu Options – that will be Friday fun

  Expert Partners – Chris, Gemma & Abi

  BLT Members

  Over 50 across the blog Facebook & Instagram at this time

  Tune in, what should we touch on in the next vblog?

  Thank you.

  Jon
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  Coffee and catch up!

  by Ros - Eton, over 3 years ago
  We have fun on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays getting together for a chat and catch up over coffee, tea and biscuits. There may not be many of us but those who join have fun and it’s nice to be together in the warmth! When we learn how to upload pictures we’ll do so!

  We have fun on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays getting together for a chat and catch up over coffee, tea and biscuits. There may not be many of us but those who join have fun and it’s nice to be together in the warmth! When we learn how to upload pictures we’ll do so!
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  Nature's Haven partnering with Building Bridges

  by Nature's Haven, over 3 years ago
  

  Nature's Haven participated in the opening of the Building Bridges Community Hub in the Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead.

  The Building Bridges hub, is a community group within the RBWM Climate Partnership and founder Cllr Donna Stimson, cabinet member for climate action and sustainability has said she wants to connect ‘many charities, incentives, and organisations’ in the borough and has now captured the data of more than 350 of the health & wellbeing, sustainability and eco organisations that are working hard for the betterment of our communities in RBWM. The opening marks the first step towards making the hub ‘a central and... Continue reading

  Nature's Haven participated in the opening of the Building Bridges Community Hub in the Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead.

  The Building Bridges hub, is a community group within the RBWM Climate Partnership and founder Cllr Donna Stimson, cabinet member for climate action and sustainability has said she wants to connect ‘many charities, incentives, and organisations’ in the borough and has now captured the data of more than 350 of the health & wellbeing, sustainability and eco organisations that are working hard for the betterment of our communities in RBWM. The opening marks the first step towards making the hub ‘a central and integrated part of the RBWM community’.

  Theresa May officially opened the hub and talked about the positive impact that being active, getting out in nature and gardening has on peoples physical and mental wellbeing - our rasion d'être. Our little stand took pride of place!

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