Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: Autumn 2025
Join Aisling, our Nature Rehabilitation Ranger, for a range of nature-based activities to support your health and wellbeing.
All activities will be run by Aisling unless otherwise stated. If you need additional support to participate, or have any questions, please get in touch: [email protected].
Our timetables below outline the different staff, patient and volunteer activities on offer.
Staff Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September | Scything Demonstration | All staff | 12.15-1:15pm Drop in | The wildflower meadows | Further details to follow. For anyone really keen there are a few spaces available for the morning workshop contact Aisling directly. |
| 8th Sept | Nature Photography Workshops | Staff and outpatients (30th Sept is only open to previous workshop participants) | 4.00-6.30pm | SMART Building Reception | Booking information |
| 12 & 19th Sept | Herbalist Sessions | All staff | 12:30 – 2:30pm | TBC | Come and learn more about the plants on site and make some of your own products to take away. |
| 30th Sept | Photography Workshop | Only open to previous workshop participants. Drop in | 12:30 – 1:30pm | SMART Building Reception | To prepare your photography for the exhibition. |
Patient Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every Monday | LEAP New Shoots Programme | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | Woodlands Reception | |
| 23rd June | Nature Photography Workshops | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | LEAP Reception | Booking information |
| Every Thursday | Garden Group | Ward Patients | 10-12pm | Ward Balconies | Ran by Cyrenians |
| 3rd Sept, 8th & 29th Oct | Branching out with ELGT | LEAP Aftercare patients | 11:30 – 12:30pm | Woodlands Reception |
Volunteer Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th August, 11th & 28th Sept | Volunteer Garden Group | All volunteers | 2-4pm | Meet at the shed | Anyone interested in joining can contact Aisling directly. |
| 1st Sept | Scything Workshop | All volunteers | 9am – 12pm | Behind the science block | We will be learning how to manage the WFMs more naturally. |
Click on the image below to open a pdf of the Astley Ainslie Hospital map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just let one of the staff know and someone will come to the ward and support you
Please contact me directly either in person or by emailing [email protected] and I will do my best to support you.
Yes, most activities will unless specified.
Yes, please do unless it states booking is essential.
No, everything will be explained.