What can I get involved in?

Why not try something new and take part in our wellbeing workshops and sessions? All workshops are available to staff members and volunteers, and are free of charge. 

Summer workshops:  June

Make a mosaic

Join us in making a mosaic for the RHS Sandringham Show, which will then be displayed in our wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital. Simply book a place by emailing [email protected]

When? Wednesday 17th June, 12.30-13.30pm session or 13.30-14.30pm session

Where? The Shelter, Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden 

Herb cuttings & herbal teas workshop

Love a herbal tea? Join us for a tasting and learn how to make herbal teas from ingredients in your garden. 

When? Wednesday 24th June, drop in between 12-14pm

Where? The Shelter, Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden

Summer workshops:  July

NHS Afternoon Tea Party: 18th June

Come along to Colchester Hospital to find out more about our Charity, get involved in workshops and claim some freebies! 

Join a Flower Posie workshop with Cara Thompson, drop in from 11.30-14.30pm

Join our sound bath 

Have you ever experienced a sound bath? Maybe you fancy a small meditative break away from work? Come down to the wellbeing garden and join us for a sound bath. 

When? Wednesday 15th July, drop in from 11.30-14.00pm

Where? The Shelter, Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden

Wildlife gardening walk with Chris Gibson

Want to learn a little more about the wildlife that's right on your door step? Join Chris Gibson, a wildlife photographer from Essex, for an educational walk in nature and take a few snaps to show friends! Simply book a place by emailing [email protected] 

When? Wednesday 22nd July, from 4.30pm onwards

Where? The Shelter, Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden

Summer workshops:  August

Make a pressed flower jam jar lantern 

Feeling creative? Come and drop in to our session, pick your flowers and make a beautiful lantern for your summer evenings. 

When? Wednesday 12th August, drop in from 12-14pm

Where? The Shelter, Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden

Join our Gardening Club!

Be part of our morning gardening club at Colchester Hospital. Takes place every Wednesday morning from 10-12.30pm.

Email [email protected] for more details.