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Horticulture and nature, how we can use it to help our Armed Forces in rehab and beyond. #highgroundcharity #outdoorsisbetter

Loughborough, England
Joined February 2020
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“The #Veterans gain in self-confidence from attending the courses, and report improved #mentalhealth, happiness, and resilience" Learn more about Jason Stevens and @VeteransGrowth, finalists for the @rtchirp Healthcare & Rehabilitation Award, here ➡️ bit.ly/3lyTgcg
Jason Stevens was discharged after a stroke left him with disabilities & PTSD. During his rehab, Jason spent many hours gardening at #HeadleyCourt & it was there that the seeds were sown for @VeteransGrowth, finalist for the Healthcare Award. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3lyTgcg
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Fact of the Day: The A380 is so big (as big as 27 London buses) that smaller planes such as the BAC 1-11 can land on the emergency runway fitted on the A380's roof. Photographed from a Canberra #AvGeek
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At the heart of the many & varied stands at the Summer fete were those of the charities who have supported the DMRC’s patients & staff over many years, including the DMRC Ben Fund,HighGround, Everyman Racing with special thanks to Team Blatchford for their innovative stalls!
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sad day when you hear from another veteran they’ve been told by clinicians their PTSD is too complex to treat. Let’s give hope not take it away. Mental health recovery is unique and just because we haven’t found the right path doesn’t mean there is no hope. #mentalhealth #PTSD – at East Midlands, England
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The Cabin is open again today, if you're visiting @HLPlantCentre why not grab a coffee at @thehoboco and swing by for a look at our display and a chat with Lee our friendly face on site. #SaturdayMorning
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A study by @sheffielduni into the diaries of allotment gardeners gives valuable insights into the benefits they take from tending to their plots. These include improved mental and physical health, community resilience and more. Read more: buff.ly/3usjPmV
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Can't begin 2 thank @EWGardens who are selling #HighGroundMix of #sweetpeas to raise #Funds 4 #HighGroundCharity. Watch this space!! #gardening #outdoorsisbetter #sneakpreview
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It's been a long journey to get this far. Thnx to all who have helped so far. So much good will come from this. Still time to be part of #TopTeam #OpFrith
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Teresa from @AVA_Ashfield myself from @Military_Net would like to thank all those that have donated via the @coopuk @CoopFuneralcare community funding. The horticultural therapy allotment helps #Veterans tackle isolation and #mentalhealth Thank you all 💂⚓✈🙏🏻
Don’t let ‘Pride’ prevent asking for help. Remember, it takes a stronger person to know when they require support and to ask for it when needed. Do not suffer in silence, ‘lift the lid’… speak to someone and utilise the support available. #LiftingTheLid bit.ly/38esYp6
Living with a non-visible disability can make every day life demanding and exhausting – be patient and kind, you don’t know what challenges are being faced and overcome by those around you. It’s about ABILITY not disability. #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities
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We have received great news that our Crowdfunder crowdfunder.co.uk/christmas-… Has received Backing from the East Sussex Fund and they will be match funding the project,BUT only if we hit a minimum amount of Pledges. As its #NationalTreeWeek please support this project and RT.
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Just posted #opportunity in our #linkedin group to help Personnel Recovery Centre in #Colchester Please share as they need a volunteer Gardener. #doinggood #outdoorsisbetter @TheParachuteReg
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Andy & Tina planted the new @Fot10th roses grown by @JonesTheRose at Somerby today. Can't wait to see them in bloom..! #outdoorsisbetter
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Need a chat?? Need to tackle things within your lives? Share and help others with their's. Let's work together helping one another in helping others. #Veterans #ArmedForces #Military #support #mentalhealth – at Annesley, England
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day commemorating the end of the Second World War. A poignant reflection as we remember those that gave their lives for us.
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Calling all #gardeners
Show off your garden in our Glorious #Gardens photo competition, judged by celebrity gardeners, and win fantastic prizes! Find out more: careforveterans.org.uk/event… #gardening #photography #competition
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Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. #LiftingTheLid bit.ly/2DrBVjd
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Calling all #gardeners You could win a Draper Garden Essentials Tool Kit and support @CareforVeteran by entering their Glorious Gardens photo competition. Find out more here: careforveterans.org.uk/event…
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