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31/03/2026

Yesterday marked our first Learn, Connect and Grow session, and like any new initiative, it wasn't without it's teething problems!

Finding a space that is accessible, welcoming, and offers meaningful access to nature proved far more challenging than it should be. It’s been a real eye opener, highlighting some of the very barriers our clients face when trying to connect with the natural world.

Despite this, we were joined by a wonderful group of people who met those challenges with openness and resilience. It was inspiring to already see early connections forming, both with nature and with each other.

With six more sessions to go in this pilot nature and psychoeducation project, we’re excited to continue learning and growing alongside our participants, and we look forward to sharing our insights and outcomes in the near future.

26/03/2026

We've had a fantastic evening with Bury VCFA at their networking and funding event.

We were delighted to receive a £70 prize towards our everyday running costs, a helpful boost that supports the work we do. But even more valuable were the conversations we had with fellow local non-profit organisations who are all making a real difference in our community.

It’s always inspiring to connect with others who share a commitment to positive change in our town. Looking forward to building on these new connections and continuing to support one another.

24/03/2026

The lovely James has written another blog post for our website. This time he is reflecting on the impact of Spring on his connection with nature and mood, bringing nature indoors, birdwatching, and noticing nature in built up urban environments.

Here's the link if you'd like to have a read!

https://neuroinnature.co.uk/our-blog/f/march-reflections-by-james

21/03/2026

What a beautiful day today for our recce of the route we'll be taking with CB Fitness and their ABI walking group on Monday.

Really looking forward to providing some moments of nature connection on the walk at Burrs Country Park, Bury, including our favourite spot for group sessions under this lovely tree 🌳 💚

Fingers crossed this weather holds! ☀️😊

12/03/2026

Not long to go!!

We still have a few places available on our FREE course starting on the 30th March.

If you'd like to attend or have any questions please get in touch at or neuroinnature@proton.me

🌳😊🍃

06/03/2026

This looks like a great opportunity for nature connection at Philips Park

Enjoy a fabulous Nature and Wellbeing taster session with our partners at Lancashire Wildlife Trust Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Nature and Wellbeing

20/02/2026

Some further information about our upcoming psychoeducation sessions;

⭐️ The sessions are based in Bury, but are open to anyone across the North West who is happy to travel to us.
⭐️ We now have dates confirmed in the flyer below.
⭐️ These sessions are aimed at anyone living with a long term neurological condition such as ABI, Stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease.
⭐️ Each session will include a short nature based mindfulness exercise.

Please share with anyone in your networks who may be interested, and email neuroinnature@proton.me to register interest in attending. 😊

09/02/2026

Thanks to funding from an NHS Greater Manchester Mental Wellbeing Grant, we are really pleased to be able to provide a free group offering this Spring, running fortnightly from 30th March to 22nd June 2026.
Our Learn, Connect and Grow programme will involve 7 sessions of psychoeducation for people living with a long term neurological condition. We will be covering information and skills for managing cognition, mood, relationships and communication. All sessions will begin with a nature based mindfulness exercise.
As a non-profit organisation, our aim is to offer these sessions to people without existing access to neuropsychological support, whether due to long NHS wait times or lack of funding.
Places are limited to 12 people only, and attendees would need to be able to commit to all 7 sessions.
Please do get in touch if you or someone you know would be interested in attending, at neuroinnature@proton.me
📍 Clarence Park, Bury
⏰ Mondays, 12.30 - 2pm
💳 FREE
☕ Refreshments included

02/02/2026

🌿 Calling all writers, storytellers & research lovers 🌿

We’re looking for volunteers to support Neuro In Nature, our social enterprise delivering nature based therapy groups for people living with long term neurological conditions.

As our work grows, we’d love some help bringing our impact to life through both research and less formal communication. We’re currently seeking volunteers who can support us with:

✍️ Writing up findings and insights from our nature-based therapy groups for a potential research publication.
📰 Creating a quarterly newsletter for our community and supporters.
💻 Contributing blog posts that explore nature, neuropsychology, mental health and lived experience.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy:
Developing literature reviews and research papers to disseminate knowledge.
Purpose driven writing with real social impact.
Being part of a values led, nature connected organisation.

You don’t need to be an expert in anything, just curious, thoughtful, and aligned with our mission 🌱 Support, guidance and collaboration will be part of the journey.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Comment below or send us a message to start a conversation at NeuroinNature@proton.me

Please share to help us reach the right people 💚

29/01/2026

After a bit of a hiatus over the winter months, the snowdrops are making an appearance, spring is just around the corner, and we are back with some exciting news and plans for 2026!!

We are so pleased to have been awarded an NHS Greater Manchester Mental Wellbeing grant for the second year running! 🙌🥳🎉

We will be announcing session dates, new projects and booking options in the coming week or two, watch this space. 🌳💚🧠

13/10/2025

We have had a fantastic afternoon around the lido and in the woodland at Clarence Park, Bury.

A group of members of the North West spinal cord injury group joined us for 2 hours of adapted forest bathing. Their willingness to try nature based mindfulness and to overcome the uneven terrain was wonderful to see.

The session included connecting with our senses, noticing the impact of sights and sounds in nature on our nervous system, and reflecting on metaphors for resilience and community in nature around us.

Providing an accessible space for people to access nature based therapies is always our aim, and this session gave us lots to reflect and build on. Really grateful to this group.

15/09/2025

Today we returned from our summer break for our first Nature Connection session in a while, and it had a very autumnal feel! 🍁🍂

With high winds forecast we opted for an indoor session, but we were able to engage in a nature mindfulness practice through the panoramic windows onto the lido. we spent time noticing the trees dancing in the wind and the ripple of rain on the water.

This was followed by a grounding exercise using natural materials, a 'mystery bag' game, and some nature based crafts. they each token away an autumn themed bookmark, postcard and seeded pencil.

Our attendees told us they enjoyed the activities, felt relaxed and more present, and got a sense of social connection from the hot drinks, cakes and chit- chat over postcard making.

We finished with the poem "If I Had My Life To Live Over" by Nadine Stair.

Plans are under way to shape up our autum/winter offering. More details coming soon.

Great to be back doing these sessions. 😊🍁🌳