The Wild Wood Connection Project

21/01/2026

We often think our disregulated nervous system is who we are, in fact it's how we have learnt to operate. Our go to programme as such, but programmes can be changed, rewired and something new can take it's place. Awareness of it is the key that opens the lock though.

21/01/2026

Wildwood Wednesdays our second meeting of the week 6.15pm-8pm tonight at free sessions, just bring yourself.

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

Last week, we made Wild Wood history by delivering our very first guest public speaker event. Daunting? Absolutely. But essential to our growth and development? Without question.

When you speak about something you live and breathe every single day, there’s no need for a script and no need to be anything other than yourself. The work speaks for itself.

It was an honour to showcase what we do to an institution as established and respected as the Rotary Club, and to feel that message land in the room.

So where do we go from here? Who knows. But we’re moving forward — rooted, real, and ready for whatever comes next.

19/01/2026

Week 35 update

19/01/2026

Just to start the week, I wanted to share a message of thanks and deep gratitude to the one and only Phil Harper Phil first came to Wild Wood as an attendee, but his support, incredible work ethic, and brilliant ideas quickly made it clear he belonged at the heart of what we’re building. He’s become a true part of the team — one of the hardest-working men I know, always putting others before himself. He’s an absolute joy to know and a privilege to call a friend.

Here’s to you, Phil — you total legend 🌲💚

16/01/2026

Booking Now: Full Yearly Programme of Social Saturday Events

Our Social Saturday workshops are ideal for any man attending for the first time, offering a relaxed and welcoming introduction to what the project is all about.

We’re delighted to confirm the details of April’s Social Saturday — a carefully curated day focused on connection, movement, and time in nature.

The day begins with a one-hour yoga session at the wonderful Old School Yoga Studio in Preston on Stour. This beginner-friendly session, led by Mysore master Ben Beswick, is designed to be accessible, supportive, and free from pressure — no prior experience needed.

Following yoga, there will be time to pause, realign, and refuel before heading into the woods and surrounding countryside for a guided wild foraging experience. Led by medical herbalist and expert forager Katie Beswick, this session will explore the best of Warwickshire while teaching what is safe to forage — and just as importantly, what is not.

We’ll finish the day with a relaxed BBQ, creating space to unwind, connect, and enjoy easy conversation in good company.

🎟 Tickets: £20 (payable in advance)
📩 Please message to book your place — spaces are limited

15/01/2026

We are all fighting a completely different war, but together we win.

15/01/2026

Another part of our project is rooted in working within the local community, bringing together as many people, groups and spaces as possible to form a wider movement raising awareness of men’s mental health across every part of community life.

This coming Saturday, Phil and I will be coordinating a Men’s Breakfast at Holy Trinity Church Parish Centre from 9am–11am. Men are invited to come and cook together, talk together, and — just as importantly — wash up together.

All men are welcome. The cost is £5, which includes a full English breakfast and unlimited tea and coffee.

15/01/2026

I'm a big advocate for writing emotions and feelings down with journaling.... something I hadn't considered was doing it in a visual artistic form. One of our members created this last night after our meeting and shared it with us. A really interesting and vibrant piece and has definitely opened up my eyes to other ways guys can express themselves.

14/01/2026

Wild Wood Wednesdays. Tonight at bannatyne gym and spa Stratford upon Avon. 6.15pm-8pm. FREE to attend.