Communities connected by nature
“The work you’re doing is fantastic. It’s good to know this is in Trefnant.”
“Honestly, they (the children) look forward to Fridays so much. They love it. You do so well and they learn so much; whether it’s science, crafts, DT…it’s fabulous, really.”
With support from the Denbighshire Community Endowment Fund, King’s Garden brought the benefits of nature connection to Ysgol Trefnant and the wider community.
King’s Garden was already delivering nature-based therapeutic sessions across North Wales, working in hospitals, schools, and community venues. In Trefnant, there was an opportunity to connect school children with the natural world and with local, older residents who could also benefit from greater social interaction and a shared sense of purpose.
Funding enabled King’s Garden to run regular sessions with pupils at Ysgol Trefnant, incorporating science, crafts, and gardening. Older residents from ConneXions joined in, as did some parents, creating an intergenerational experience.
The contact made during the workshops was clearly deep rooted. Parents shared experiences and felt part of something bigger. Children formed bonds with older generations they’d never otherwise meet. And ConneXions, inspired by their involvement, has now launched its own art group. There are early plans for future partnerships to continue the impact, combining workshops with storytelling.
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Investing in people, skills and heritage: supporting the next generation of Welsh craftspeople
Three individuals from Wales were awarded bursaries to develop specialist skills in blacksmithing, millinery and woodworking, which is helping to safeguard craft traditions while opening up new pathways for people facing significant barriers to training and employment.
