Join a Mother’s Day Crafts session for some mindful crafts and card-making on Wednesday 26th March at the Dig, Hanwell. Held from 10.00 – 3.00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
At the Mother’s Day Crafts session:
- Card making and crafts
- Portrait can be taken by a professional photographer
- Lunch provided
Craft and connecting to nature is great for your mental health. So come along and give your soul a boost by surrounding yourself with nature and enjoy craft making with others.
Craft can alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and even dementia, according to research. Here are some ways in which making can help heal the mind. Craft activities also have a meditative quality due to their repetition, but also require focus and attention, which can provide healthy distraction from other stresses. See 4 reasons craft is good for you for more reasons to keep crafting.
About the Dig
The Dig is a large green space with an allotment, orchard. It also has inside area. The Dig aims to improve access to fresh, seasonal and home-grown fruit and vegetables. These sessions and The Dig are managed by Cultivate London.
Further information on the Dig in this video:
Directions
Location: The Dig, 62 Green Lane, Hanwell, W7 2PB
Walking: walking distance of the A4030 Southall to Ealing
Train or Tube: Hanwell and Boston Manor
Bus: 195 Brentford magistrates court to Cherville Lane Estate & E8 Hounslow to Ealing Broadway
Contact information
For more information on the Dig and activities contact:
- Freya Farmer, Freya.Farmer@westlondon.nhs.uk
- Carrie Scott, Carrie.Scott@westlondon.nhs.uk
- Phone: 02084832789
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