Green Health Activities at the Royal Infirmary: Winter 2025
What’s on
The activities below run each week. No need to book, just turn up and take the opportunity to step away for a short time, switch off and enjoy connecting with the nature around the site, then return to work refreshed and recharged.
Nature Connection and Wellbeing Walks
Nature Connection walks are no longer operating on a drop in basis but bookable in advance [email protected], why not bring a colleague or team or pop into the Work Well Hub at lunchtime to see if Lou is available.
When available: Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes: 12:30 PM – 30 or 45 minutes.
The route can be adjusted to suit attendees on the day.
Festive Craft Drop-in
Join our Nature Ranger Lou, and the Work Well team for a mindful moment of creativity as they craft winter treasures using natural materials. Making paper lanterns, bath soaks and more!
Where: Work Well Hub in the Main Mall
When: Pop by between 10am and 2pm
Hot Drinks in the Courtyard
Join our Nature Ranger Lou, and the Work Well team in the newly renovated Staff Wellbeing Courtyard for a warm
drink and enjoy some fresh air,
taking in the glow of handmade natural lanterns!
There’s undercover areas so please do still pop down if it’s raining!
Where: Staff Wellbeing Courtyard, enter OPD6 and continue walking straight until you can see the entrance to the courtyard on your left.
When: Pop by between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Festive Garland Making
Join our Nature Ranger Lou, for some festive garland making from natural materials in the run up to Christmas!
In just 30 minutes you can have a go at making and decorating a simple garland or a table decoration. We will provide all the materials you need to come and get creative but please bring a clean carrier bag to take away your garland.
Please note sessions are capped at a max of 8 people, to ensure you get your chosen slot sign up now!
Chilli Challenge 2026
Kicking off in February 2026, take part in our grow your own windowsill chillies at home!
You can join solo or why not join as a team and share the fun, swap tips, and spice up your summer dishes.
Come and participate in the 2026 Royal Infirmary Chilli Challenge. An opportunity to experience the joys of ‘grow your own’ on a windowsill at home with mutual support from colleagues and need to know growing support from the Nature Ranger.
Sign up by the 10th of December to get your FREE growing kit.
Can’t get out? Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Get in touch to explore opportunities to work together or pop along to one of the Mall sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Dress for the weather, we will stick to paved areas with the occasional detour into the undergrowth!
If you want to find out more or need additional support to participate, please just let Lou or Elly know. Lou 07483138784/Elly 07507375280
Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Contact her by emailing: [email protected]