Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: November

November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 / Astley Ainslie Hospital

Join, Aisling, our Nature Rehabilitation Ranger for some seasonal nature-based activities.

More information can be found below. Please make sure to wrap up warm as it has suddenly got cold.

DateActivityWho is this forTime and Booking infoLocation
(see map below)
18th NovemberWildlife on the balconyAll patients2-3pm
Drop in
East B Balcony/ Conservatory if heavy rain
20th NovemberLight gardeningStaff on Woodlands Ward12.30-1.30pm
Drop in. No experience necessary, just some sturdy shoes
Woodlands Courtyard (at the back of the building)
Will go ahead in the rain
20th NovemberLight gardeningSMART Centre Staff2.00-3.00pm
Drop in. No experience necessary, just some sturdy shoes
SMART building (front entrance)
Will go ahead in the rain
25th NovemberWildlife walk and wheel: explore the sitePatients and staff2-3pm
Please speak to your OT to book a space if you would like to join.
We’ll come round and collect those who have booked shortly before the start.
26th NovemberMindfulness on the balconyPatients and staff on Sutherland ward2-3pm.
Aisling will come to the ward.
Sutherland balcony/ on ward if heavy rain

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.

Coming soon

– Christmas themed activities: last few weeks in December.
– Garden groups: Regular garden groups will increase the biodiversity on site so as to welcome more bugs, birds and other animals.

Photo credit: Bird (c) Lorne Gill, NatureScot