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Mar 2022
New mental health event for men to launch in woods near Harrogate
It is well-known that men are less likely to open up about their mental health issues, but many struggle to do so.
In an effort to encourage talking, Born of the Forest has launched Men's Woods for Wellbeing, a men-only event, set in 3.5 acres of woodland near Harrogate.
The forest school's free initiative will run on Monday evenings at 7pm until 8.30pm, with the first one taking place on April 25.
The sessions have been developed to improve men's wellbeing and mental health and will focus on talking, being part of a group and enjoying the benefits of nature.
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They are being led by owner Chris Silverwood and his brother-in-law Stevey Gilkes, who say they have been "blown away" by the support received since the initiative was announced on social media on Wednesday night.
Mr Silverwood said:
Born of the Forest is currently expanding its forest school offer, with more holiday and after-school clubs, school visits, pre-school sessions and a new therapeutic forest session for children and young adults with special educational needs or disability.
The private woodland is located next to Follifoot Cricket Club. Directions can be found here.
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