May saw Mental health awareness week and this made me think about the churchyard in relation to mental health, it is something that I often think about. So are there any benefits to working outside on a project like the churchyard? The answer would be and is a resounding yes! So the question is what are they? The answer is not one aspect but the combination of many, here are a few that occur to me: working outside in the fresh air, gardening is recognised as good for physical and mental health, conversation with other team members, and the satisfaction of seeing a project take shape. Add in the fact you are doing something to help wildlife be it birdboxes or sowing and planting for pollinators and it is a win win situation.
So if you are interested and like to have a look at what we do pop by on a Saturday morning and say hello, we often have the kettle on.
