Walking and Talking in Nature

Walking and Talking in Nature runs every Tuesday morning at Hartsholme Country Park Visitor Centre, with the next session on Tuesday 10 November from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It's a free group open to anyone over 18, and there's no referral needed to join in — you just turn up and give a few basic details on arrival.

The group is led by Andrew Cox, a qualified counsellor who's also a herbalist. On the walks he leads, you can chat, talk about your mental health and wellbeing, and learn about the local plants and nature around you. It's a slow-paced way to spend a Tuesday morning, combining a bit of fresh air with a chance to talk things through with other people.

If the weather turns, the group doesn't call it off; they just meet in the Hartsholme Park Café instead of heading out. The sessions are funded by The National Lottery Awards For All, which is why they're free to take part in. It's a low-pressure setup: you can talk as much or as little as you feel like, and you'll pick up a bit about the local flora along the way. If you're over 18 and fancy a walk and a chat, you're welcome to join in. The Visitor Centre is at Hartsholme Park, 377 Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY, and the group meets every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm.