As part of the Grozone Learning Adventure Project, pupils from Years 10 and 11 at the University of Chester Academy Northwich (UCAN) have been visiting Grozone on Thursdays to work towards their John Muir Awards. Pictured are Shane, Zack and James from Year 10 receiving their certificates with project leaders Andy Martin and Sarah Barnes. 

The project is supported by The Rudheath & Witton Together Big Local Partnership and the Cheshire Community Foundation.

Watch our video to find out more about the project.

*Story taken from the Vale Royal CCG website.

A local horticultural therapy project for people experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety is proving to be a huge success with local residents.

Commissioned by NHS Vale Royal Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the project takes place at Grozone community garden in Northwich.

Andy Martin, Project Manager (pictured left), said: “Grozone is a welcoming oasis for wildlife and people in the heart of Northwich. The horticultural therapy project has supported people living with mental health conditions to access the garden, make new friends and learn new skills whilst receiving support from the Grozone team.” 

To celebrate the success of the Horticultural Therapy project, residents who have taken part in the scheme were invited to take part in a series of short films to share their experiences and encourage others living with mild to moderate depression or anxiety to come along and get involved.