Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th March | Bird sounds ID and bird quiz: Come inside to learn the calls and songs of the common birds you will see and hear onsite. Top tips provided | All staff | 12.15-2pm | OT Block Workshop room | Leaflet to take away |
Patient Activities
| Date | Activity | For Whom | Time | Location (see map below) | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd, 10th & 17th March | LEAP weekly programme: Nature-based activities | LEAP Patients | 1.30-3.30pm | Woodlands Reception | All equipment provided |
| 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th March | Working on the planters | All volunteers | 2-4pm | At the planters by the OT block | |
| 18th March | Gardening Maintenance | All volunteers | 2-4pm | At the planters |
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.