Mental health and wellbeing activities in your local area

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust – Out and about

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust focuses on getting a individuals, communities and groups engaging in their outdoor space through lots of different avenues to help improve their health and wellbeing. They run groups including walking groups, conservation groups, Nordic walking, and Thai chi groups.

For more information and contact details, visit the ELGT webpage on the iThrive Edinburgh website.

Out and About - Ambling adventures Holyrood walking group 

Ambling Adventures is a free group activity that meets for a walk in Holyrood Park to enjoy nature. It gives the option to have a friendly cuppa and chat at the end. It is free and suitable for all. The group meets on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm apposite at The King's Gallery at

Horse Wynd
EH99 1SP

For more information contact

beth@elgt.org.uk

07840 854 411

Out and About - Goodtrees Get Togethers

Goodtrees Get Togethers is a group that gives the chance to meet with others and enjoy different activities that meet the needs and interests of the group. The group meets on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3.30pm. Just pop along for a cuppa and a friendly catch-up. The group meets at

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
5 Moredunvale Place 
EH17 7LB  

For more information contact

ruth@elgt.org.uk

07510 928 779

Bridgend Farmhouse  

Bridgend Farmhouse runs many cultural, craft and activity sessions for adults such as on Wednesdays - a walking group at 10am, a lady's wellbeing group, an arts and crafts session from 2pm to 4pm, and woodcraft from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Gardening and cooking sessions are also available. Donations for some groups are welcome. Sessions are free and run at 

Bridgend Farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE

For other online activities and events visit the Bridgend Farmhouse Facebook page. To book or for more information contact

admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

07706 674 108

Out and About – South Edinburgh Adult Bike Club 

A group for building your confidence on two wheels, going for fun bike rides in a friendly relaxed group. Bikes and helmets can be provided. Hot drinks included. The group meets on Mondays from 12pm to 2.30pm at  

Bridgend Farmhouse 
41 Old Dalkeith Rd 
EH16 4TE 

For more information contact  

beth@elgt.org.uk 

07840 854 411

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Thrive drop-ins

Thrive Welcome Team drop-ins are available to anyone from 16 years of age. Mental health practitioners can support with anxiety, depression, emotions, low confidence, carer’s mental health and wellbeing and more. For more information, visit

iThrive welcome team website

Support for mental health

The iThrive Edinburgh support directory can help you find support available for adults living and/or working in Edinburgh.

iThrive Edinburgh support directory webpage
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