Winter Wellbeing
Top local links to tempt everyone to enjoy more outdoor time this winter. The information links to the 5 ways to wellbeing.
The 5 ways to mental wellbeing are:
- Notice
- Give
- Connect
- Be active
- Keep learning
Being outside in the natural daylight and fresh air can be great for our mental health and well-being! That's why the Healthy Families Team have gathered the outdoor activity suggestions below to tempt us all into wrapping up and getting outside more this winter.
Parkrun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bolton/
Visit with children (even those in a pram). Parkrun is a free weekly organised event at Leverhulme Park, Saturday morning at 9:00am. You can walk or run. It's not a race, it's the getting out that counts, no matter your ability, just put your trainers on and go.
Nature trails: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/directory/7/parks/category/25
Parks in Bolton with nature trails.
Playgrounds: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/directory/7/parks/category/20
Parks in Bolton with playgrounds.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust: https://www.lancswt.org.uk/explore-near-me?location=bolton
Find lots of ideas for being in nature locally this winter.
Bolton Green Umbrella: https://boltongreenumbrella.org.uk/
A group offering outdoor volunteering opportunities.
The Conservative Volunteers: https://www.tcv.org.uk/about/
Welcoming people of all ages to help with their work. If you input your postcode, you'll find a group near you.
Getting help!
Young Minds:
Visit www.youngminds.org.uk
A mental health charity for children and young people.
ChatHealth:
You can TEXT a healthcare professional for advice and support. The service provides parents and young people with quick easy access to confidential health information from one of their specialist team.
- Parents can TEXT 07507 331751 Monday – Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Young people (aged 11-19) can TEXT 07507 331753 Monday – Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm & Saturday/Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm