Walking and Talking in Nature

Walking and Talking in Nature meets at Hartsholme Country Park Visitor Centre on Tuesday 27 October, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It's a free guided walk around the park, and it's not a one-off — the group runs every Tuesday morning, so if this week doesn't work, there's always the next.

The walk is led by Andrew Cox, a qualified counsellor who also works as a herbalist. He takes the group on a leisurely loop around Hartsholme, weaving in mindfulness techniques as you go. There's space to talk about mental health and wellbeing, and a chance to learn about the local plants and nature you pass along the way. It's a slow pace, so you can actually stop and look around rather than just powering through.

Anyone over 18 can take part, and there's no referral needed — you just turn up. They'll ask for a few basic details when you arrive, and that's it. If the weather turns, the group meets in the Hartsholme Park Café instead of heading out, so it's not a case of cancelling just because it's raining.

The sessions are funded by The National Lottery Awards For All, which is why they're free. You'll find the group meeting outside the Visitor Centre at 377 Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY, every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm.