Many people are disconnected from the land and each other. Those with learning difficulties and long-term physical/mental health challenges are three times more likely to be social isolated and lead inactive lifestyles and are more likely severely overweight. Increasing evidence shows green space, gardening, creativity and gentle walking are beneficial to mental and physical health, but lack of transport and support means, even in a rural county like Devon, vulnerable adults rarely get outside

We support participants (referred by health and social agencies) to be active, enjoy the therapeutic effects of nature, work in a team and learn new skills through 80 supported and educational sessions in our community garden or our creative studios with transport provided from central Exeter. Each session will be run by two experienced tutors and will include supported cooking of garden produce to create a home cooked healthy meal, for some the only hot meal they will eat that week.