THRIVING WITH THE SEASONS

Four seasons shown through tree branches and leaves in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Spring Programme

Free funded sessions | Booking essential

This spring we’re bringing seasonal skills and nature-based wellbeing together across Darwen – with a couple of things in Blackburn.

Expect practical growing and foraging, seasonal food learning, and gentle mindfulness and movement that helps you feel more grounded and connected to nature, your community, and yourself.

Booking link in each section or email dawn@reconnection2wellness.org with the session title(s) you’d like to attend.

Who it’s for

ANYONE! No experience needed. Sessions are gentle, supportive and community-led. Ideal if you want to build confidence, learn seasonal skills, meet people locally, and create healthier rhythms as the seasons change.

Please note:

Wellbeing Wednesdays and Growing Thursdays are booked as block courses (so you get the full benefit and feel part of the group). No need to attend Wednesdays and Thursdays though.

More sessions will be announced as we move through the seasons.

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Weekly Block Courses

Growing Thursdays

12 March onwards | 10.30am–12.30pm
Location: Turncroft Allotment / Bud-dees Growing Darwen

Practical, hands-on growing sessions focused on making the most of small spaces (no allotment or big garden needed). We’ll grow skills and confidence together, and we’ll encourage you to learn alongside neighbours and others in the growing community, because this is how we used to live: growing what we can, and supporting each other.

Just book on one date - you dont need to book each week or email

dawn@reconnection2wellness.org

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Weekly Block Courses

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Spring Bank Manor Darwen

Taster: 25 March | 1.00–3.00pm
Course: 1 April–20 May | 1.00–3.00pm

A gentle 8-week Zen & Mindfulness course .Expect to see drops in stress levels, improved mood and an increased sense of wellbeing. The taster session is a chance to try the approach, meet others, and see if you’d like to join the full course.

For more information on this see Reconnection to Wellness CIC website Ancient Wisdom

Book via button below- you dont need to book each week just book for the taster 25/3 or email

dawn@reconnection2wellness.org

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About Thriving with the Seasons

Welcoming Summer

Welcome Summer Forage Walk

Join us as we welcome in the energy of summer with a gentle, family friendly forage walk through Bold Venture Park in Darwen.

This walk will be led by Pete Compo from Pendle Plant Craft, who will guide us through the park and help us notice the seasonal plants, wild foods and natural remedies growing around us. It’s a chance to slow down, look a little closer, and reconnect with the land in a way many of our grandparents and great grandparents would have known so well.

Before supermarkets, processed food and busy modern life, people lived much more in rhythm with the seasons. They knew what was growing, what could be eaten, what could be used for teas, tonics and simple home remedies, and how nature supported health through every part of the year.

This walk is about bringing some of that knowledge back.

We’ll explore local plants, seasonal wisdom and the simple joy of being outdoors together. You don’t need any previous experience, just come with curiosity, comfy shoes and an open mind.

This event is suitable for all ages.

Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Time: 1pm
Location: Bold Venture Park, Darwen
Meeting point: At the monument by the entrance
Walk leader: Pete Compo, Pendle Plant Craft

This event is part of our Thriving with the Seasons project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.Come along, bring the family, and let’s welcome summer the old way, by getting outside, noticing what is growing, and remembering that nature has always had something to teach us

About Thriving with the Seasons

18 June Meet the bees 6pm

Meet the Bees is a rare chance to get up close to a working rooftop apiary with Roof Top Bees at Cherrytree Community Library, Blackburn. You’ll be suited up and supported to safely handle the bees in their apiary, while learning what’s really going on inside a hive. We’ll explore the honey and beeswax process, why bees matter so much for biodiversity and food, and what we can do (even in small ways) to support them. It’s practical, fascinating, and a little bit magic.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm Location: Roof Top Bees, Cherrytree Community Library, Blackburn

What to expect A guided visit to a rooftop apiary with an experienced beekeeper Getting suited up and learning how to move calmly and confidently around bees Insight into hive life, pollination, honey and beeswax Plenty of time for questions Who it’s for Curious beginners (no experience needed) Nature lovers, gardeners, food growers, and anyone wanting a deeper connection with pollinators Adults and older teens (children only if you’re confident they can stay calm and follow instructions) Important info Limited places. Booking is essential. Please arrive on time so we can begin the safety briefing together. Wear covered shoes and comfortable clothing (details about protective gear will be shared after booking).

If you have a known allergy to bee stings, please do not book unless you’ve discussed it with us first. To book: dawn@reconnection2wellness.org More info: thrivingwithseasons.com Brought to you by reconnection2wellness.org in partnership with Roof Top Bees

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THRIVING WITH THE SEASONS

Spring Programme

Weekly Block Courses

Weekly Block Courses

About Thriving with the Seasons

Welcoming Summer

Welcome Summer Forage Walk

About Thriving with the Seasons

18 June Meet the bees 6pm

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