Upcoming sessions: (advance booking required)
With Richard at Bestwood Country Park: 10am – 12midday, Saturday 21st June 2025 – click here to book
How does it work and who is it for?
Zephyr’s Wellbeing Walks are a chance for you to take a gentle stroll together with others who understand a loss experience – to find support and comfort in nature and in the changing seasons. Led by Alison Broughton (Green Space Counselling) or Richard Arkwright (Environmental Arts Therapist) these 2 hour walks are set at a gentle pace, providing the opportunity for quiet reflection and sharing.
Meet our Green Space Practitioners
Alison is a qualified therapeutic counsellor, with a specialism and focus on grief and bereavement, loss and anxiety. On her website, you can find our more about her, and what you might expect if you join our walk.
Alison says “I will guide you through the walk, helping you to connect to nature by offering prompts and focused nature moments such as bird watching, the changing colour of leaves or gazing at wildflowers. Using natural mindfulness techniques you will learn how to slow down, focus positive attention on yourself to aid relaxation, utilise your senses to nourish your wellbeing and reflect on your feelings of grief as we gently wander with nature and each other.”
Richard is a HCPC registered dramatherapist & environmental arts therapist, working mainly with looked-after children & their families. For the last 25 years, he has managed an inner-city Community Orchard, supporting people of all ages & backgrounds to relax, play, learn & find their place there.
In walking together, there will be gently led mindfulness activities, time to breathe and take everything in, and the opportunity to give space to whatever feelings or grief or may arise. Absorbing the green surroundings of these outdoor environments, we hold awareness for the emotions we are carrying. We always make time to pause, sit a while and drink tea too.
When and where?
The walks happen on a monthly basis, with a break over winter and during the summer holidays. They are on a Saturdays from 10am – 12midday.
The address for Colwick Park, is Racecourse Rd, (NG2 4BH). If you’re driving, exit the A612 at the roundabout (with the horse statues) – following signs for Colwick Hall. Drive down Racecourse Road right to the very end past Colwick Hall, where you will find a car park. We will meet you here at the yellow gate, which is situated at the far end of the car park. If you’re coming by public transport, please be aware that the nearest bus stop is about 15 minute walk to the carpark/gate entrance to the park where we will meet.
The address for parking at Bestwood Country Park is Winding Engine House car park (NG6 8UE). Entering Bestwood Village from Moor Lane, follow Park Road all the way through the village. (Please note this is NOT the Bestwood Lodge Drive car park accessed through Bestwood estate.) Leaving the car park, walk towards the Winding Engine House. We will be either on the second bench (see photo) or under the pine tree in front of the Winding Engine House.
What is helpful to know before attending?
Please click here to read for directions, and some helpful information to know before joining us.
Please note these sessions are for bereaved adults only, and are on offer for those who are bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby or child. If you are looking for support on a 1-2-1 basis, please make an enquiry about our counselling service here.
If you would like to receive updates on our support sessions you can sign up to Carly’s update emails, sent out monthly. Express your interest at [email protected] and we’ll add you to the mailing list. Alternatively, you can keep up to date with our activity by following any of our social media accounts, by signing up to our general newsletter here or by simply checking in here on our website.
If you have taken part in our sessions and would like to give us feedback or a testimonial, please feel free to send an email to [email protected] to share your experience.