Take a look at this short video for an insight into the 3W project!
Using the principles of green and blue prescribing, the Wildlife and Water for Wellbeing Project (3W Project) aims to develop Tewkesbury Nature Reserve as a resource to improve the physical and mental health of the local community.
Since the beginning of the project in 2023, a wide range of events and activities have delivered across Tewkesbury to help promote a connection to nature for health. We run regular events on the nature reserve, such as a craft group, walking group, and children’s nature group. Additionally, we make many visits into the community to share the nature of the reserve with those who are unable to make visits in person. These include visits to the local community hospital, care homes and supported living facilities.
The Wildlife and Water for Wellbeing (3W) project is facilitated by our Learning and Wellbeing Officer, Sarah, who is also a project officer on the Access and Inclusion Project.
If you would like to find out more or think you might benefit from an increased connection with nature, please feel free to email Sarah at 3W@tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk or check our ‘Upcoming Events’ page.
All of our work is made possible due to the generosity of our funders. The 3W project is funded by The NHS Community Health and Wellbeing Grant and The Gloucestershire Community Foundation Fund, via The Hitchen’s Family Trust. The first phase of this project (2023 – 2025) was funded by the NHS Integrated Care Board and the Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership.
Phase one of the project was evaluated by The University of the West of England. The executive summary of this project is available to download below, with thanks to Mat Jones, Toity Deave and Michele Biddle.
