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Growing Works is a registered charity in Kirklees. We nurture healthy lives outdoors!

@growing_works_ delivered their last session at th @growing_works_ delivered their last session at the FOCAL Community Centre in Friday. Wow where have the last few weeks gone to?

We planted up the big planters, did some rearranging, made hapa zome with the cosmos and marigolds then made some amazing dens. 

Hope everyone has enormous fun at the Teddy Bears Picnic there next week 🙌

[Image descriptions - a variety of wooden planters with colourful plants like cyclamen, marigolds and sunflowers. Pictures of two dens made from chairs, nets and tarpaulins in a field]

#community #wellbeing #gardening #families #kirklees
It’s Young Shoots today @2pm Places available – b It’s Young Shoots today @2pm

Places available - book by emailing info@growingworks.org.uk

#teen #sendsummer #allotment #huddersfield safespace
Join Growing Works Wild & Well project for an even Join Growing Works Wild & Well project for an evening bat walk around the allotment as we discover the fascinating world of these incredible nocturnal flyers.

As the sun sets, we'll explore the allotment after dark, learn about the UK's most common bat species, and listen out for bats as they emerge to feed before winter arrives.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply curious about what happens at the allotment after sunset, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience nature in a whole new way.

Growing Works Allotment
 Suitable for adults (18+)
 Booking essential - info@growingworks.org.uk

Come and discover the hidden wildlife of the night!

Funded by Creative Minds
It’s our Young Shoots Summer day today, 2-5pm. Co It’s our Young Shoots Summer day today, 2-5pm.

Come down to the allotment as we craft and play at our urban haven.

#huddersfield #summerfun #sendsupport #teens
Tonight's Yoga with @bellagaiayoga is cancelled d Tonight's Yoga with @bellagaiayoga  is cancelled due to rain forecast.

We are working behind the scenes to bring you some more sessions in the Autumn 

Thanks to everyone who has come along this summer and enjoyed relaxing in the sun and basking in nature 🥰
Last change to book onto our outdoor Yoga with @be Last change to book onto our outdoor Yoga with @bellagaiayoga  tonight at 6pm!

Book via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-well-yoga-with-bella-gaia-tickets-1995905479016?aff=oddtdtcreator

#yoga #Wellbeing #outdoors
Starting tomorrow, our Young Shoots Summer Program Starting tomorrow, our Young Shoots Summer Programme.

Booking essential - info@growingworks.org.uk

#huddersfield #send #summerholidays #kirklees #youth #nature #creativeactivities
Our Young Shoots Summer Programme has undergone a Our Young Shoots Summer Programme has undergone a change, we sadly have not been able to go ahead with our Wild Walks (watch this space for future dates where we can revisit this exciting project)!

We are still running our welcoming Young Shoots programme on the allocated dates.

Location: Wakefield Road Allotment
Times: 2-5pm
Dates: 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th August.

Booking as always essential. Find out more on our website too. For ages 13+ SEND/SEMH

email info@growingworks.org.uk

[ALT TEXT] A poster with the Growing Works logo in green, depicting our sponsor's logo - Children in Need. With the times and dates listed for the Young Shoots Summer Programme.
We've been doing a little collab with FOCAL Centre We've been doing a little collab with FOCAL Centre in Lindley this summer holidays. 

Today we went in a little bird trail and guessing the names of the birds, making sistrums, indoor den building and weeding and planting spinach / lettuces.

We were following the shade quite a bit and spending time indoors to escape the sun 😬

#wellbeing #wildife #gardening #community
Shining a light on Bud today. On Tuesdays and Th Shining a light on Bud today. 

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Bud team are working hard maintaining the raised beds, nurturing the plants and urging the fruit and vegetables to grow. 

They are a dedicated, and passionate team working together looking after their wellbeing and others. 🙌

If you would like to be involved, we are looking for Bud-dy volunteers who can support our gardeners who would love someone to work with them in the allotment.

Email info@growingworks.org.uk for more info

@workrestorplay
@tslvolunteering
#volunteer #wellbeing #kirklees #social #goodtimes
Summing up Sprout at Oakwell Hall in 1 picture 🥰 Summing up Sprout at Oakwell Hall in 1 picture 🥰

Theme this week is play. We played bat and moth, all my friends who and hide and seek of course!

@kirkleesmuseums #oakwellhallcountrypark #nurturinghealthylivesoutdoors #wellbeing
Our new uniform is 🔥 #itschic #bright #newlook #b Our new uniform is 🔥

#itschic #bright #newlook #brand

Thanks to J and D supplies for producing our uniform
Yesterday's Wild & Well session was 🔥 @creative.m Yesterday's Wild & Well session was 🔥

@creative.minds.swyt funded our Wild & Well project where were are strengthening our communities connection to nature through different activities like crafts, exercise and nature exploration.

Yesterday we crafted macrame plant pot hangers whilst absorbing the wonderful feeling of being outside in nature and chatting with others.

#natureconnection #wellbeing #health #community
We are very excited for the Young Shoots guided wa We are very excited for the Young Shoots guided walks coming up this summer! 

We still have places available:

Tuesday 18th August; 9.30am to 3.30pm
Magnificent Magdale – join us as we follow the river and explore nature in this fabulous outdoor space followed by nature based crafting.

Thursday 20th August; 9.30am to 3.30pm
Marvellous Marsden – Starting at Tunnel End we will take a short walk to the river and nature reserve, bring a towel as paddling a must!

Tuesday 25th August; 9.30am to 3.30pm
Glorious Greenhead – we will take a trip to this wonderful urban park and set up camp in the bandstand. Drawing, etching and crafting.

Thursday 27th August; 9.30am to 3.30pm
Stunning Slawit – a walk along the canal exploring our surroundings, the canal pathway is accessible for wheelchairs. We will end our walk at Zapato for delicious hot chocolates and activities

Funded by Children In Need

email: info@growingworks.org.uk to book or for more information. 

#Wellbeing #Teens #Exploring #independence
Spot the mint moth…. We are at the Focal Centre Spot the mint moth....

We are at the Focal Centre in Lindley today delivering our Bug, Bloom and Grow sessions. 

Family, nature themed sessions to learn about our environment and growing. 

Here from 12 until 2

#natureconnection #familyfun #wellbeing #kirklees
Unwind with Yoga in the Allotment Join Chelle fo Unwind with Yoga in the Allotment 

Join Chelle for a relaxing evening yoga session in our beautiful allotment on Monday 10th and Monday 17th August.

Take some time for yourself after a busy Monday and enjoy a moment of calm in nature as we reach the middle of the summer holidays.

Gentle yoga
Peaceful outdoor setting
Delicious wild tea and friendly conversation afterwards

We'd love to see you there!

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-well-yoga-with-bella-gaia-tickets-1995905479016?aff=oddtdtcreator
Yesterday was out first SPROUT holidays activity a Yesterday was out first SPROUT holidays activity and food session at Oakwell Hall Country Park. 

We had a gorgeous day exploring nature and relaxing whist having a good ol chin wag about our daily challenges, achievements and how much we live being outdoors. 

Yesterday's session was supported by Benjen, Lucy, Rachel and Gabby. 

1 down, 7 to go 🙌

Email us for more information at info@growingworks.org.uk

#familytime #Send #wellbeing #natureconnection #kirklees
Places still available for our Summer Wild Walks f Places still available for our Summer Wild Walks for teenagers with SEND/SEHM

Each session is led by our amazing team, meeting at Wakefield Road Allotment and then heading out into the WILD.

Booking essential info@growingworks.org.uk
Bit of Tuesday morning excitement today – we have Bit of Tuesday morning excitement today - we have some engineers in site changing a telegraph pole!

Quite unusual for us to have vehicles in site 😬

Thanks Gilly for sending in the footage 🙌

#outdoortherapy #wellbeing #greentherapy #allotment
Little trigger warning if you don't like spiders b Little trigger warning if you don't like spiders but Gilly spotted this stunning orbweaver spider in the allotment and wow isn't she just gorgeous!!

Beautiful striped legs and orange abdomen makes it look like a Halloween inspired pumpkin 🎃

#wildlife #allotment #kirklees #natureconnection #wellbeing
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Wakefield Road Allotments, Dalton

'It's been good for my depression to be around nature, but I do struggle socially as I'm always masking. I'm limited to what I can get to, but it's a welcoming space'

'I can't thank you enough, you've set up a fabulous course teaching my child about healthy choices and learning to cook with others, increasing her social skills. I know she enjoys it as she walks in independently with a big smile. '

'This charity is incredibly important to me it helped me as a person now I have the confidence in sharing my skills to support other users and helping them like Growing Works helped me' 

'I have never seen my daughter so confident in this space, she really knows what she is doing'.

'It's been good for my depression to be around nature, but I do struggle socially as I'm always masking. I'm limited to what I can get to, but it's a welcoming space'

'I can't thank you enough, you've set up a fabulous course teaching my child about healthy choices and learning to cook with others, increasing her social skills. I know she enjoys it as she walks in independently with a big smile. '

'This charity is incredibly important to me it helped me as a person now I have the confidence in sharing my skills to support other users and helping them like Growing Works helped me' 

'I have never seen my daughter so confident in this space, she really knows what she is doing'.

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