Can a Good Old Stomp Be Good for You? Wellbeing in Nature.
When running events in Radipole gardens, we invite along people that complement our ethos, such was the case when we organised our Wildlife & Wellbeing event back in in May. One of the ladies who attended that day, Emma Pritchard, led people on a 'stomp' through the gardens. Being a great believer in the power of nature to help heal mind and body, what she spoke about really resonated with me. We often see groups walking through our gardens, enjoying the sounds, smells, sights of nature and of course the company of others. A study undertaken by researchers at Michigan University, found that joining in group...
Sorry Folks CANCELLED. Lace & Wool Create a Great Day Out:
So sorry that we have had to cancel our annual jolly for reasons beyond our control, but fear not, we will be back again next year with another gardens packed day next year. What better time of year for a coach trip to glorious Devon than June? First a short stop in Tiverton, whose history reaches way back into the depths of time. This area being occupied right from the Stone Age, through the reign of King Alfred's Wessex, Normans and their castle building, Middle Ages and prosperity with the wool trade. The Heatcote factory still manufactures specialist textiles here. Afterwards we head for Knightshayes Court. Both sites have...
An All Inclusive Event for Everyone to Enjoy; Multicultural Bring and Share Picnics.
Sometimes events pop up that makes you remember that there is far more love and compassion in the world than today's media would often have you believe. Arranged by the Dorset Race Equality Council, these are a series of multicultural picnics in nearby parks and our local one held in Radipole play park area is being supported by Weymouth Town Council. The idea behind them being that anyone and everyone from all our diverse local communities can come together in a relaxed setting to share their food and take time out to socialise. A chance to try cuisines of different nationalities. Talk to people who you might...
Plants Galore Sausage Rolls and Sensory Gardens
Nope, I'm not having one of my dizzy moments. i'm hoping some of you good folk will come along and help us for a variety of reasons. This coming Saturday 18th May is our annual plants sale in the Radipole United Church hall on Spa Road 10-12. The first good reason to help is that it will be a day when my hubster jumps for joy...
Surprised? No Mowers? Giving Nature a Chance in Radipole Gardens
Though most of the comments we received at our engagement tent were full of complements, one or two people approached me to ask why the grass hadn't been cut as it was looking rather long and unkempt. As I explained to them, there is a very good reason for that...
Hayley and her Hedgehogs; Why Protecting our Wildlife Really Matters
Here at Radipole we have our own identity that we are very proud of. Sometimes referred to as the Cinderella gardens of Weymouth, beautiful but secreted away in the town's proverbial back kitchen means that these gardens are a quiet green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of a busy sea side resort. Not only that but we are lucky enough to run side by side with Radipole lake and its bird reserve, making this space a perfect wildlife haven. Something we are committed to improving....
Hands Up for a Picnic in the Park; with a Spot of Wildlife and Wellbeing?
Hands Up for a Picnic in the Park We're just putting together the last few bits for this year's Wildlife event here in beautiful Radipole gardens. This is an event for everyone of all ages to enjoy, whether you love nature, being in the outdoors, having fun or taking part in a fitness sessions. It's all here....
Interested; Will you Play a Role in Creating our Sensory Garden?
What is a sensory garden? It is exactly what it says on the tin, a green space where appreciation can be garnered in so many ways. Sound, smell, touch, hearing among others....
Wow Wow Wow and Wow Again…10,000 Hits and Growing Fast
What can we say but a huge thank you to all our followers. We've literally just passed our goal of 10,000 hits! Make sure you follow us to see what's happening in our wonderful park and gardens. This year is going to be a real goodie. Lots going on. We'll be submitting stage II of our Parks for People Heritage Lottery bid and it'll be fingers, toes and everything crossed then that we succeed, it certainly won't be through lack of effort or trying! We'll be making a start on the Sensory Garden working in conjunction with tutors and students of Kingston Maurward. This will be a real...
Take a Walk on the Wildside; Fun and Frolics in Radipole Gardens
Things are coming together nicely now for our next event in Radipole Gardens on Saturday 4th May 11-3pm. Working in partnership with Natural Choices, Stepping into Nature and Active Ageing our wildlife event this year is going to be bigger and better. It's long been known that time spent in the great outdoors has many benefits. Communing with nature, wildlife and a bit of tree hugging never did anyone any harm. In fact it's been proven to be not only beneficial for our physical but also mental health. This years event has so much to offer people of all ages, all interests and activity levels and its free...