Charities launch 12-week wellbeing course for the over 50s in the Bridgend countryside

Forest Arts practitioners will encourage creativity amongst participants

Age Cymru in partnership with the community arts organisation Tanio, has organised a series of well-being sessions for the over 50s using creative skills within the natural environment.

Tanio will be using specially trained Forest Arts practitioners to encourage people to develop their own creative skills.

The 12-week course starts on Tuesday 9 May 2023 and takes place at the shelter within the Oriental Gardens in Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend.

The sessions are free of charge and refreshments will be provided along with free parking.  Support is also available for anyone with transport or access issues.

Lisa Davies, Tanio’s Chief Executive says “We’re delighted to be partnering with Age Cymru to bring forest arts to older people in Bridgend. We have seen the huge benefits that being creative in nature brings through our Forest Arts Schools programme and can’t wait to bring people together in some of our wonderful outdoor spaces.”

Kelly Barr, Age Cymru’s Arts and Creativity Programme Manager says “For many of us, the last few years have helped us to appreciate the natural world around us, through daily walks and meeting socially outside. It is widely recognised that being in nature has a positive impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. We hope that these sessions will demonstrate the benefits of bringing together creativity and the outside world!”

For more information about the project, funded by Natural Resources Wales Resilient Communities fund, call 01656 729246 or email helo@taniocymru.com

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