ParkBathe in WHITE HORSE ROAD REC inc Arts Events

ParkBathe is a citizen-science project providing mindful walks and nature connection as a means to improve the health and wellbeing of people who might not normally engage in wellness activities. ParkBathe uses secular aspects of forest bathing, forest school and mindfulness and is simply walking slowly in a local green space whilst noticing our surroundings (no water is involved!)

The 1 hr guided sessions consist of small groups (max 12 people) in White Horse Road Recreation Ground run in collaboration with the Friends of group.

An Afternoon of Arts in the Park

2.15pm - 3.15pm - Conversations with a Dead Poet, an improvised interactive play that allows the audience ro find out more about the life and work of the deceased poet, James P.Hotchkiss. As Hotchkiss himself will be having a late lunch, the audience is welcome to take part in the picnic by bringing their own beverages, sandwiches, samosas etc.

3.30pm - 4pm - A Poetic Ramble, in which the ghost of Hotchkiss will lead a walk around the park, and the best entries of the Poetry in the Park Competition, that have been fixed to trees, will be read aloud. If interested in submitting an entry, please email Charles at the address below for the competition details

4.15pm - 5pm - The Big Fat Tea Party, a chance to wind down with tea and cake, share memories of Selhurst, blow a few bubbles and even sing a few songs.3.30pm - 4pm - A Poetic Ramble, in which the ghost of Hotchkiss will lead a walk around the park, and the best entries of the Poetry in the Park Competition, that have been fixed to trees, will be read aloud. If interested in submitting an entry, please email Charles at the address below for the competition details.

4.15pm - 5pm - The Big Fat Tea Party, a chance to wind down with tea and cake, share memories of Selhurst, blow a few bubbles and even sing a few songs..

Any queries to Charles at [email protected]

These sessions are offered free with the option to DONATE. We ask you to pause a moment before you book and consider if you can afford a donation ticket today. Donating allows us to continue providing these walks to those who cannot afford to pay.

For guidance on what to donate and our policy head HERE.

* We suggest you book up to 3 sessions so you gain the accumulative benefits and learn the techniques for yourself.

MEETING PLACE: Meet at the Gates to the park on Bologne Road, opposite the Legacy Centre and next to the small park building (NB. there are 2 entrances on this road!) The park address is Whitehorse Road, Croydon CR0 2QJ.

Here is a precise what3words address, made of 3 random words. Every 3 metre square in the world has its own unique what3words address.

https://w3w.co/point.clock.studio

To learn about ParkBathe, listen to our PODCAST and SUBSCRIBE for walk updates HERE. Our is packed with interviews with world-renowned forest bathing scientists, nature experts and previous ParkBathers and includes a self-guided audio track you can use in your local park!

REGISTRATION:

To comply with our insurance, all participants must agree to the walk T&C at Eventbrite checkout.

CITIZEN SCIENCE:

Over the last year we have taken over 350 people on walks and collected a wealth of health data. These results are currently being published in two papers.

Any questions email Vanessa at [email protected] or you can access all information on our WEBSITE

Any questions regarding ParkBathe email us at [email protected]

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