It's been all about the #poppies today! First up was the #knitandnatter group making these #beautiful knitted poppies for the JH Godwin #remembrancegarden. We then finished the evening with a workshop with the #WI ladies who made some more clay poppies! Thank you all 💚 A very creative day 🧶🎨

Today we visited the wonderful #DeePointPrimarySchool in #Blacon to officially open their #StarsShelter 🌟 This #beautiful #outside space is already being enjoyed by both pupils and staff 💚 Well done to everyone involved! You've created such a #calming and #vibrant #schoolgarden 🌿🌻

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week Loneliness isn’t always about being alone. It’s about feeling disconnected, even when surrounded by people. This week try to: 👀 Check in on a friend 🤝 Start a genuine convo 📱 Send that message you’ve been meaning to #LonelinessAwarenessWeek #YouAreNotAlone

🌱 Is there anything better than eating food you've grown yourself? The children at Newton Primary absolutely loved being able to pick the #strawberries today 🍓 And they were #delicious! 😋 #homegrown #nature #schoolgardening #community #chester #growyourown

During our weekly #wellbeingwalk we took our lovely walkers down to see the new #dragonfly at the Countess of #Chester Country Park. Isn't it #beautiful! @friendscoccp.bsky.social @cfccommunitytrust.bsky.social

Busy #gardening session with the pupils 🌿 We've planted out our #pumpkins, checked up on our #hedgehog footage (🦔 & 🦊 are wondering the grounds) and admired our #strawberries - not long and they'll be ready to eat 🍓 #schoolgardening #community #engagement #chester #nature #sunshine #plants

#HopeGarden is truly in #bloom now! 🌼 The sun has been doing wonders for the flowers, thankfully the amazing #volunteers are keeping busy with the watering 🌿 Doesn't the #sunshine do wonders for your mood 😎🌻

#Seeds is the word of the day today!! We've been sowing #sunflowerseeds and #wildflowerseeds in the #sunshine with the wonderful #NewtonPrimarySchool 🌻🌿💚 We also stopped to admire our #strawberries and can't believe how much they've #grown in a week! 🍓

We're really looking forward to this 🎉

Growing season has begun down at #Hoole #allotments! We've been supporting @chaptermh.bsky.social and their wonderful #volunteers on a Thursday afternoon, helping to transform their plot. #leeks #lettuce #beans, #strawberries #courgettes have gone in but so much more to do 💪🌼

We've really been #blessed with the #weather on our #wellbeingwalks recently! Another great turnout 🌿 If you're free next Thursday, we'll be celebrating #VEDay after our walk 🎉 Tea, cakes and #friendly faces - why not join us? 💚 📍KGV Community Hub, Blacon at 10am @cfccommunitytrust.bsky.social

We had the pleasure of having Braden join us today in #hopegarden for his #workexperience. Teaching him all about #gardening & how important #greenspaces are for our #mentalhealth and #wellbeing. As someone who is aspiring to be a #doctor, we wish him the best of luck! Thank you for your hard work!

Lots of happy faces from our #wellbeingwalk this morning 💚🚶‍♀️ #chester #blacon #walks #nature #natter

A busy morning with the children at #NewtonPrimary, seed sowing and planting out more of our #sweetpeas - #gardening club is getting busy! 🌿💚

Another successful #wellbeingwalk this morning 🐰 We had more new faces join our #EasterEggHunt 🐣 Our #walks have had record turnouts over the past two weeks and it's been fantastic to see! Why not join us Thursday mornings at 10am? We're a friendly bunch! 🌼 @cfccommunitytrust.bsky.social

Working over in #HopeGarden today and despite the weather, the fruit trees are looking absolutely #beautiful in #bloom! Bring on the #apples and #pears (oh and some #figs!)

Join us again this #Thursday for another #Easter themed #WellbeingWalk 🌿

A fantastic turnout this morning for the #scavengerhunt - we had 22 people come along! New and familiar faces too 🌿 Join us next week for an #EasterEgg hunt at 10am 🐰

Adventure Club at the #CountessofChesterCountryPark still has both free and paid places available! Sign up with them now if you're looking for something for your child to do in #Chester this #Easter 🐰🐣🌿

🌿 Join us for a #WellbeingWalk scavenger hunt this Thursday! Looking for a #fun and #familyfriendly way to get #outside and enjoy some fresh air? ☀️ This is perfect for all ages, whether you're #walking with little ones or just wanting to reconnect with #nature - everyone is welcome!

A busy day today - planting #sweetpeas and #potatoes with Newton Primary and then over to Hope Garden to start building the #deadhedge 🌿🌻

🌿 We're celebrating #CommunityGardeningWeek 🎉 These are some of the comments from our wonderful #volunteers about what they enjoy so much about #volunteering in a local #community #garden 🌻🌼

📣 Did you know we also provide #funding #grants for projects within 5 miles of #Chester and #EastWirral? 🌿 If you're keen to find out what type of projects we support, information on deadlines and how to apply, head over to our website: www.theswettenhamfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Hedgehog Helpers with Newton Primary! 🦔🌿 We’ve had a fantastic time with Newton Primary, heading down the Greenway to collect logs for our very own #hedgehog-friendly log pile! 🌳 #schoolgardening #nature #hedgehogs #sunshine #logpile #community

It was another #beautiful day yesterday for our #WellbeingWalk - thanks to all those that have been joining us 🌿

Join us on Thursday for our Nature & Natter Wellbeing Walk in partnership with The Swettenham Foundation! 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🌳 Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, these free guided walks are designed to help you connect with the outdoors while improving physical and mental health. 💚 More info➡️ bit.ly/3WuQ3O0

Popped into #HopeGarden to water the #sweetpeas and look what I found! #Frogspawn 🐸 #Spring really is here 🎉

🌿 Take a moment… In the rush of daily life, we often forget to pause and appreciate the simple beauty around us— a carpet of daffodils, a tree in bloom, or even just the sound of rushing water 🌳🌼 #mindfulmoments #chester #beauty #mentalhealth #nature #river #takeabreath #walk #community

For the third Saturday in a row someone has poured cooking oil onto paths in the #CountessCountryPark. We think this is probably someone with a grudge against #parkrun. If anyone has any information could they report to the Police on 101 and copy in the Friends at [email protected]

Helping at Hope Garden today - starting with potting on our #sweetpeas, can't wait to see these in #bloom 🌻 #UKGardening #nature #chester #hopegarden #communitygardening #Blacon

🚶‍♀️🌿Thursdays are quickly becoming the best day of the week! Another 12 lovely people (with new faces joining too!) turned up for our #WellbeingWalk - and what a stunning day for it! 10am from KGV in Blacon, join us when you can 💚 #chester #walks #community #blacon #nature #bluesky #blueskies

🌱 First gardening session of the year at #NewtonPrimarySchool! The kids loved learning about growing their own #potatoes and searching for the #eyes 🌿👀 Next week it's log piles and #hedgehogs! 🦔 #chester #nature #gardening #schools #gardeningclub #growyourown

What a #beautiful day to be out in #nature! #chester #blacon #greenway #community

On a dreary day like today, it's so nice to be reminded of the spring ahead. Busy gardening at #HopeGarden today 💚 #gardening #nature #chester #blacon #community #spring #flowers

Our biggest turnout so far! 12 amazing people braved the rain and came along to our #WellbeingWalk this morning 💚 We then headed inside for a lovely cup of #tea. What a great way to spend a Thursday morning 🚶‍♀️🌿 #nature #community #chester #rain #natureandnatter

A trip to a new school this morning to discuss our gardening plans over the next term for the children. Exciting times ahead 🌱🌼🌿 #SchoolGardening #GrowingYoungMinds #OutdoorLearning #ExcitingTimes #GreenThumbs #NatureEducation

A fantastic app - something we'll be using on our #WellbeingWalks to make sure we slow down and enjoy #nature 🌿

A Beautiful Morning Walk ❄️🚶‍♀️🌿 This morning’s wellbeing walk along the canal and through the Countess of Chester Country Park was the perfect way to start the day! The cold air didn’t stop us—so great to see people coming along 🌿 Thursdays at 10am. Free parking at KGV and refreshments too! 🫖

🎉 Big milestone alert! 🚀 The Swettenham Foundation has just received our very first uniform delivery, and we couldn’t be more excited! 👕✨

💖 This Valentine’s season, let’s show some love to the most important heart of all—YOUR OWN! ❤️ We had a great turnout for our first #wellbeingwalk 🌿 why not join us this Thursday at 10am 🚶‍♀️ #HealthyHeart #WellbeingWalk #SelfCare #NatureAndNatter #SwettenhamFoundation #ValentinesSelfLove 💕

Step into Wellbeing! Our new Wellbeing Walks start Thursday 6th February at 10am. Join us for a refreshing stroll to boost your mind, body, and spirit!