Upcoming sessions: (advance booking required)
10am – 12midday, Saturday 17th May 2025 – click here to book
10am – 12midday, Saturday 19th July 2025
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 of Green Space Counselling and Therapies and set at a gentle pace, our 2 hour walks provide the opportunity for quiet reflection and sharing.
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.”
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.
In walking together, there will be gently led conversation, 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 Colwick Lakes, the group also makes time for gathering with a warm flask and a hot drink before finishing.
When and where?
The walks happen on a monthly basis, with a break over winter and during the summer holidays. They are on a Saturday from 10am – 12midday. The address is Colwick Park, Racecourse Rd, Nottingham 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.
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 contact@zephyrsnottingham.org.uk 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 admin@zephyrsnottingham.org.uk to share your experience.