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Wellbeing services

Addressing the Impact of Poverty and Homelessness on Wellbeing.

Ponders End and its surrounding areas are deeply affected by poverty, the housing crisis, and the rising cost of living. It is important that, when supporting beneficiaries, we address their needs as a whole person, both physically and emotionally.

Many of the people we support are at a very vulnerable point in their lives. So, as well as providing physical goods and services, it’s vital to consider their overall wellbeing. Hearts and Helpers now provides opportunities for our beneficiaries to boost their mental health and wellbeing. To address these issues we’ve launched the Hearts and Helpers Community Wellbeing Project at Falcon Fields Allotment in Ponders End. Funded by the Lottery Community Fund, this project gives us the chance to support people with tailored sessions that promote wellbeing, boost confidence, and teach new coping strategies. This includes the benefits of working in an allotment, mindfulness, meditation, arts and crafts and one on one mentor support.

Community Well-being Project

18/07/25

Community BBQ

11am

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3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

Event Details

18/07/25

Community BBQ

  BBQ, good vibes, and garden-fresh goodness! Join us at the allotment for food, fun, and a relaxing community get-together. 

11am

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3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

01/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

1.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

Event Details

01/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

 Discover the sights, sounds, and textures of our sensory garden at Stay and Play. With messy play, gardening activities, and nature explora...

Event Details

1.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

08/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

11.30am

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3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

Event Details

08/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

 Discover the sights, sounds, and textures of our sensory garden at Stay and Play. With messy play, gardening activities, and nature explora...

Event Details

11.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

15/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

11.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

Event Details

15/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

 Discover the sights, sounds, and textures of our sensory garden at Stay and Play. With messy play, gardening activities, and nature explora...

Event Details

11.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

29/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

11.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

Event Details

29/07/25

Sensory Garden Stay & Play

 Discover the sights, sounds, and textures of our sensory garden at Stay and Play. With messy play, gardening activities, and nature explora...

Event Details

11.30am

-

3pm

Falcon Fields Allotment, Ponders End

More Events

wellbeing activities

Beneficiary Lead

  We are committed to delivering the services our beneficiaries want and need. Our wellbeing activities are shaped by their input, empowering them to express their interests and even lead sessions (or parts of them,) themselves. This approach enhances confidence and enriches the overall experience for everyone involved, fostering peer-to-peer learning and stronger bonds within the community.

Info

Sessions normally take place on Wednesday- Fridays. To attend or refer clients please email janis@heartsandhelpers.org. We expect spaces to fill up quickly. Please email or call 07377385999 to secure a place minimum of 36 hours in advance.

Meditation

 During summer we provided different workshops aimed at boosting wellbeing. Attendees learnt to meditate outside with nature in guided sessions, reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and cultivating happiness. Our session host Mark has experience of homelessness and was able to use this experience to empathise and connect with people taking part. 

Art Therapy

  Art is an inherently enjoyable experience, which can be a powerful tool too boost wellbeing. It can give you the opportunity to express your inner thoughts, while helping you to better understand and make sense of your emotions and mental health. Groups will explored the allotment taking in textures and shape, enjoying the fresh air and making a record of feelings and observations.

Sensory Garden

 Our sensory garden is a special outdoor space designed to stimulate the senses. It has an array of  plants, colours, textures, scents, and sounds to create an engaging and therapeutic experience. It is our most beautiful spaces and has hosted lots of events for our beneficiaries. It is a place that both adults and children can enjoy, promoting relaxation and a strong connection with nature.  

Community Events

   Community events help keep our community connected. Run by our amazing volunteers our seasonal events ensure that everyone is included in the festivities, no matter what your income level. Holiday seasons can be particularly hard for families who are struggling to make ends meet. Events like our Christmas drive, get the community working together provide fun and festivities alongside support packages that help them long term. This includes Christmas presents, Christmas dinner, food hampers, visits to Santa and other fun activities.

Mental Health & well Being

Join us at Falcon Fields

Join us at Falcon Fields

Join us at Falcon Fields

We have opened up an allotment space to provide relief and respite for the people we support.

Connecting the community

Join us at Falcon Fields

Join us at Falcon Fields

Community lunches are a great way to make friends, reduce isolation and provide a much needed hot meal

Workshops

Join us at Falcon Fields

Workshops

If you are affected by insecure housing or poverty, why not join us for one of our meditation classes.


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