Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th May | 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 |
Patient Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th April, 12th, 19th & 26th May | LEAP Branching Out Programme | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | Woodlands Reception | Run with ELGT |
| 30th April, 14th, 21st and 28th May | Ward Patient 1-2-1 Walk and Wheel | Ward Patients | 2-4.00pm | I will come and meet you | Limited spaces. Please speak to Aisling or your OT if you are interested |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th April & 20th May | 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.