Renew and Restore in Nature
Supporting people living with and beyond cancer
Join us for restorative, fun and uplifting sessions all rooted in nature, on our beautiful community-owned organic farm.
Our Renew and Restore programme is open to all with a cancer diagnosis living in the Shropshire, Mid Wales and Telford & Wrekin area. It includes a wide range of activities for you to build your own bespoke programme. All Activity content is based on feedback from participants and you can attend as many sessions as you like.
You could experience cooking outdoors, butchery classes, join a foraging or amble walk, create art inspired by nature, write a song, or participate in some calming Yoga or a Sound bath.
We guarantee a welcoming friendly space, where you can dip in and out of what suits you on the day and you will always be greeted with a nice cuppa too.
The Fordhall Community Land Initiative is really excited to be working with two funders to deliver this diverse programme of free support for people living with cancer.
We have received wonderful Grant support from Lingen Davies Cancer Support and also Great Bolas Cancer Committee to allow us to bring this programme to you.
The base for our sessions will be our stunning ecologically-built Straw Lodge, which instantly connects you to nature with sweeping views across the Tern Valley.
The building is fully accessible for all with ramp access, wide door ways and a fully accessible bathroom.
We can also offer an all terrain Tramper available for any across the field sessions (needs to be booked in advance)
The straw lodge is an instantly calming space with beds available if anyone needs a rest during a session.
When do the sessions take place?
The sessions are Fortnightly on Fridays. The times can vary depending on the session, so please check the details. We are also able to offer for many of the sessions the choice of a Morning or an Afternoon time. We are also offering the opportunity to partake in a Community Lunch on certain dates. This is a great way to extend your session, get to know other attendees more, and have lunch made for you! ( the lunches are payable by the attendee but the sessions remain free)
How do I sign up?
We ask that all NEW participants register for the programme using our form below. You only need to complete the form once. When you have registered, our programme lead Faye will be in contact to provide further details, share our welcome leaflet and links to book on the sessions.
If you would prefer to speak to someone, please call the office 01630 638696 and we can take your registration details over the phone.
How do I book sessions?
Once you are registered Faye will send you the links to book onto the session(s) you wish to attend. The links will take you to Eventbrite. Here you will see the session start and end times, receive instant confirmation of your booking and also receive reminders of the sessions. The sessions cannot be booked without following the booking link. If you have any problems booking please contact the office.
What if I can no longer attend the session?
We appreciate that everyones journey is different and that sometimes you may not be able to attend a session. We ask where you can to let us know by sending an email or ringing the office. We do understand though that this wont always be possible, so please do not worry if you miss a session and havent let us know.
Upcoming sessions
Due to small group sizes, attendance MUST be booked in advance.
Your health - if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of these activities please contact your GP before attending.
- 2026
FEBRUARY: 6th (Macrame)
FEBRUARY: 27th (Natural bird feeders) Create a hanging bird feeder for your garden
MARCH: 13th (cooking outdoors)
MARCH : 27th (Peg Loom weaving) Learn the therapeutic craft of peg loom weaving with Lucy and Lynn creating an item to take home with you. You will be using British wool and explore natural textures and tones while learning the different techniques to create products. This accessible, hands-on workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, and is ideal for anyone who would like to turn wool into something practical and beautiful
APRIL: 10th (Spring Amble) Join our wonderful Board member John as he takes us on a walk exploring across the fields of Fordhall Organic Farm, discussing all matters of flora and fauna on the way.
APRIL: 24th (Butchery Sausage making)
MAY: 8th (Yoga AM and PM session available) Debbie from Curli Yoga will be providing a wonderful calming and relaxing Yoga session that is accessible to all. You can partake either on a yoga mat, or sat on a chair
MAY: 22nd: Healing Art Session
JUNE: 12th *
JUNE: 19th ( Summer Solstice) The wonderful ViX will be leading us as we welcome in the season of Summer, expect mindfulness, fun and laughter and even a little music making
JULY: 3rd (Extraordinary uses of ordinary plants - AM and PM session available) The lovely Bee will be leading a foraging walk around the farm discovering what plants and herbs are available and their many uses
JULY: 17th (Cooking with foraged ingredients - AM and PM session available) Bee will be returning to provide a demonstration, some hands on bits and plenty of taste testing
AUGUST: 7th - Pond dipping - Choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am or a PM session starting at 1pm. Our conservation leader will take you down to our new River dipping platform to explore what can be found in the waters around Fordhall Organic Farm and talk you through what work we get up to on the Farm to protect our nature.
SEPTEMBER: 4th - Music and Mindfulness- Come join ViX (popstar and all round music in nature guru) as she returns to lead us through some mindfulness techniques using our spaces inside and outside. We will be creating some music and also some hand Reki. You can choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am or a PM session starting at 13.30pm. We also have a chance to share lunch between 12.30 and 13.30 ( further details provided after booking, the lunch would be payable by the participant)
SEPTEMBER: 18th - Butchery - 10.30am - 13.30pm. This session will be with our head butcher and his team at Fordhall. Expect to get hands on with a background tour and you will also get to take home your creations
OCTOBER: 2nd - Autumn Amble with John- 10.30am - 13.30pm Join our Wildlife expert as we go exploring across the fields of Fordhall, seeing the wonderful Fungi we have growing and understanding what impact the season change has on the landscape. There will also be the opportunity to share a lunch ( lunch would be payable by the participant)
OCTOBER:16th - Cooking with a Chef - Join in a collaborative cooking session by our old Arthurs kitchen Chef, Richard. Choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am - 12.30pm or a PM session starting at 13.30pm - 15.30pm. All food made will be shared after making, or bring a container to take home with you. Once booked on, exact details of what will be made will be shared
NOVEMBER: 6th - Sound Bath with Wood Sorrell and Sage- allow Elaine to guide you through a very mindful session and you are able to choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am - 1pm or a PM session starting at 1.30pm. A shared lunch will be an option here to join us either after or before your session from 12.30pm ( Lunch is payable by the participant)
NOVEMBER: 20th - Fermenting - Join Emma as we explore foods, their uses and different ways to store them. You will get to take home what you have made. Choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am or a PM session starting at 1.30pm. A shared lunch will be an option here to join us either after or before your session from 12.30pm. ( lunch is payable by the participant)
DECEMBER: 4th - Winter Wreath - Join us to create a winter wreath to display at your home. Choose to join us for an AM session starting at 10am or a PM session starting at 1pm.
DECEMBER:18th - Celebration
2027
January: 8th
January: 22nd
February: 5th
February: 26th ** Information regarding these sessions TBC!
We will publish more session information here as we progress though the year and tailor the sessions based on feedback of our attendees.