Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: February 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: aisling.murphy@nhs.scot.
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 February | Valentine’s Botanical Cards | All staff | 1-2pm | Canteen | Run by Cyrenians. Please email cheryl.cassidy@nhs.scot to book your place. |
| 11th February | Big Garden Birdwatch: Help us do a bird survey on site and be part of the biggest citizen science collection in the world | All staff AACT invited | 12.15- 1pm Drop in. 1.05-2pm Drop in | Pet Cemetery Orchard (see map) | All equipment provided but please bring any extra binoculars. Warm waterproof clothing recommended as we will be standing still. Leaflet to take away. |
| 25th February | Basic Orchard maintenance workshop: Come and learn more about how to look after our orchard or your own apples trees. Practice on our trees | All staff AACT invited | 12-2pm Drop in | AAH orchard next to the Consultant’s Bungalow (See Map) | Warm waterproof clothing recommended as we will be standing still some of the time. Leaflet to take away. |
Patient Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th, 17th, & 24th February | LEAP weekly programme: Nature-based activities | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | Woodlands Reception | All equipment provided |
| 12th, 19th & 26th February | Walk and wheel 1-2-1. Alternative activities and indoor activities if raining | All ward patients | 2-3.30pm | I will come and meet you | Limited spaces. Please speak to Aisling or your OT if you are interested |
| Every Thursday | Garden Group | All ward patients | 10-12pm | Run by Cyrenians |
Volunteer Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th February | Orchard maintenance day workshop | All volunteers | 2-4pm | Orchard by the Consultant’s Bungalow | All equipment provided |
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 aisling.murphy@nhs.scot 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.