THRIVING WITH THE SEASONS

 1.00–4.00pm- FOR THOSE ON THE GROWING COURSE IN DARWEN ON THURSDAYS

Build Your Own Planter/Raised bed  with Shaun Roberts at Whitton Park Greenhouse Project + Mindful conscious movement & Zen Taiso 

Learn how to build your own planter and take it home ready to use. Finished with Zen Taiso to get mobilised and ready for spring. Nothing needed – just bring yourself.  MUST BOOK AS WE WILL PROVIDE WOOD AND TOOLS

22 March | 1.00–4.00pm
Whitehall Park Forage - Meet at The Rose Garden led by Pete, Pendle Plant Craft + Spring Tonic Making & Herbal Tea

 This is a guided Spring Forage Walk with Pete Compo (Pendle Plant Craft). We’ll learn to spot and identify seasonal wild plants, talk about safe and respectful foraging, and explore how spring greens can support energy and vitality at this time of year.  After the walk we’ll gather for spring tonic making and herbal teas, with a few simple hints and tips for back garden food growing too. A real community session that blends learning, fresh air, and that “ahhh” feeling you get when you slow down outdoors.  What to expect  Guided foraging walk with Pete (Pendle Plant Craft)  Learning how to identify common spring plants and their uses  Safety guidance: what to pick, what to avoid, how to forage ethically  Spring tonic making + herbal teas afterwards  Space to share what you’re growing this year (even if it’s just a few pots)  Who it’s for  All ages welcome  Beginners absolutely welcome (no experience needed)  Anyone curious about wild food, herbs, seasonal living, or getting outside with good people  What to bring  Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes  A drink, and a small snack if you like  Optional: a notebook/phone for notes and photos  Please don’t bring bags to “harvest loads” , we focus on learning and ethical foraging  Cost / booking  Donations kindly received. Booking is recommended so we know numbers and can plan the tonic-making and teas.

Spring into the Kitchen Springvale Church, Darwen with Beccy Jones -Beccy Jones Health Solutions
 

Spring into the Kitchen is a friendly, hands-on cook-up session all about simple spring food and building confidence in the kitchen, without anything fancy or intimidating.

We’ll be cooking together, learning a few seasonal basics, and sharing ideas you can actually take home and use. Think practical skills, good chat, and that lovely feeling of eating something you’ve made with your own hands.

This session is delivered with Beccy Jones (Beccy Jones Health Solutions), who’s brilliant at making healthy food feel doable, grounding, and enjoyable.

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Location: Springvale Church, Watery Lane, Darwen

• A relaxed, welcoming cook-up (you do not need to be “good at cooking”)
   
• Simple seasonal learning focused on spring ingredients
   
• Confidence-boosting tips you can repeat at home
   
• A warm, community vibe, no pressure, no judgement
   
• Time to eat together and connect
   

• Anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen
   
• People who want fresh inspiration for spring meals
   
•  If you’re part of the Thriving with the Seasons community, this is a gorgeous add-on, but you can also come as a stand-alone event
  

• Booking is essential.
   
• When you book, please email any allergies or dietary requirements so we can plan safely.
   

Email: dawn@reconnection2wellness.org
More info: thrivingwithseasons.com

More info on Beccy Jones here-   The Momentum Plan - Root Cause Weight Loss for Real Life 

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 Bumble Bee Safari Walk is a slow, gentle wander through Whitehall Park where we’ll actively look for bumblebees, identify different species, and notice the flowers they’re visiting.  This is not a hike and it’s not a lecture. It’s a calm, curious afternoon outdoors, perfect if you love nature, want to learn a little more about pollinators, or simply fancy slowing down and paying attention to what’s alive around you.  

Meeting point: Rose Garden, Whitehall Park, Darwen  What we’ll do  Learn how to spot bumblebees safely and respectfully  Practice simple identification (no prior knowledge needed)  Notice what’s in bloom and which plants bumbles are drawn to  Enjoy a mindful, nature-based walk with plenty of pauses  Who it’s for  All abilities and all ages (children welcome with a responsible adult)  Anyone interested in bumblebees, wildflowers, gardening, biodiversity, or gentle wellbeing outdoors  Beginners especially welcome  What to bring  Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes  A drink, and a snack if you’d like  Optional: phone/camera for photos (no need for specialist kit)  Important notes  This is an outdoor event, so it will go ahead in light rain. If conditions are unsafe (high winds/heavy rain), we’ll share an update as early as possible.  Booking is essential.
 

  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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