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The Good Life Project
Changing Lives Through Therapeutic Horticulture
How we make a Difference
The Good Life Project is a therapeutic horticultural programme run by Pendle Leisure Trust. We are based at Hodge House Allotments in Nelson, Lancashire and we improve the health and wellbeing of individuals who may be isolated, inactive or have mild to moderate mental health issues.
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🌱 Allotment Top Tip! Did you know that the fluffy white lining inside a broad bean pod acts like a little natural "fridge", helping keep the beans cool while they grow?
On a hot day, try rubbing the soft fluffy lining across your forehead or the back of your neck. It feels wonderfully cool and refreshing!
🥵Who else has tried this allotment trick at some point during the summer's many heatwaves?
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🌱THE GOODLIFE PROJECT ☀️ SUMMER CELEBRATION 🌱
We’re opening our gates on Friday, 11th September to showcase the amazing achievements of our community through growing, creativity and connection to nature... and you’re at the heart of it!
🤝Everyone is welcome! Come, grow, create and celebrate with us!
📍The Good Life Project, Hodge House Allotments (Opposite Holy Saviours Primary School), Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, BB9 8HD
📆Friday 11th September 11am-3pm
🔗 Find out more about us: goodlifeproject.co.uk/
Lancashire County Council Pendle Council Wellocks Lanlee Supplies Ltd Pendle Leisure Trust
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🤔FUN FACT! Ever wondered why wasps seem so angry at this time of year? There's actually a story behind it! Throughout the summer, wasps drink nectar, help pollinate flowers, and spend most of their time working for their colony.
By late summer, the new queens leave to hibernate, the colony is collapsing, and the 'worker' wasps are out of a job. They spend their last weeks hunting for sugary treats like fallen apples, fruit, fizzy drinks... and your picnic!
So while you think they're being overly aggressive, just imagine how you'd feel if you were jobless, homeless, and 'drunk' from all the fermented apples 😅
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Team Building Days
Looking for a unique and refreshing way to bring your team together? Step into nature and discover the perfect setting for collaboration, innovation and connection.
Our Impact
Working together to make a positive impact on the local community. Learn about our evaluation and research on the social return on investment for the Good Life Project.
Our Corporate Supporters
We could not do what we do without our amazing supporters!
How You Can Support Us
Donate materials, funds, volunteer or fundraise.
Help us to do more for those who need our help by volunteering your time or helping us raise much needed funds. You can also support us by donating materials that we can use for the project. There are many different ways in which you can help the Good Life Project.
Help Secure the Future of the Good Life Project
By leaving a Legacy in your Will.
Leaving a gift to the Good Life Project in your Will is a powerful way to ensure your passion for nature, growing, sustainability and community wellbeing continues to grow and flourish for generations to come.