Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: Spring and Summer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th & 24th June, 22nd July | Wildlife Wander | All staff and AAH community welcome | 12.15-2pm Drop in | Pet Cemetery / St Roques lawn (see map below) | We will be wandering around this area exploring the wildlife, trees and plants on site so just drop in at any point |
| 29th July & 8 Sep | Nature Photography Workshops | Staff and outpatients | 4.00-6.30pm | SMART Building Reception | Booking information |
Patient Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th, 16th & 23rd June, 7th, 14th & 21st July | LEAP New Shoots Programme | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | Woodlands Reception | Run with ELGT |
| 23rd June | Nature Photography Workshops | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30 | LEAP Reception | Booking information |
| Every Thursday | Garden Group | Ward Patients | 10-12pm | Ward Balconies | Run by Cyrenians |
Volunteer Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th June & 15th July | Volunteer Garden Group | All volunteers | 2-4pm | Meet at the shed |
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.