Wilder Life Wellbeing CIC

Nurture in Nature is a 10-week programme designed to support people who have received a cancer diagnosis. We started our pilot project with a women’s group, but following the needs, feedbacks and requests from the local community, we have now evolved to having a  both a women only and a mixed gender group. Two freelance nature-connection practitioners and a BACP counsellor with experience in cancer health issues facilitate the group. 

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We offer a nurturing space where 12 participants gather weekly for 3 hours in a woodland setting at Herstmonceux Castle. The project is fully funded and was supported by Macmillan, Sussex Community Foundation and John Jackson Charitable Trust in the first year. We are delighted that The National Lottery Community Award is funding us for our second year.

 

Through a blend of woodland crafts, communal cooking on the fire, sharing food and stories, mindfulness activities, and nature walks, we want to provide people attending the opportunity to relax, feel nourished, and build confidence. The project has a holistic approach and aims to foster supportive relationships among participants, offering them a chance to share their experiences and find solace in community. By integrating a therapeutic nature-based recovery approach, the initiative seeks to promote the mental well-being and overall health of people affected by cancer. This project aims to make a meaningful difference by providing a lifeline of support, resilience, and hope to those navigating the challenges of cancer, offering them a pathway towards healing and renewal.

We started the first programme in September 2024.The project runs 5 programmes per year (avoiding the coldest months).