We’ve hit an incredible milestone! What started as an idea—to connect children with nature and wellbeing tools alongside the waterways—has now resulted in training sessions with the amazing Education Team and Volunteers at the Canal & River Trust, who will go out and share these essential tools with children and families across the UK.
The day was designed to move beyond theory and into high-energy, practical application. By using the paved area outside the classroom, we demonstrated that nature connection can happen anywhere—even in urban or paved environments without vast green spaces.
The day kicked off with an introduction to the incredible project funded by Sport England, followed by a deep dive into the new three-week program we’ve designed specifically for the CRT. The sun shone down on us, matching the bright energy around us.
A recurring theme in the feedback was the value of connection. For many staff and volunteers, this was a rare opportunity to step out of their daily silos, meet new people, and learn alongside one another. This “community of practice” is vital for the long-term success of the workshops.
This program embeds lots of our favourite wellbeing tools, alongside new, waterway-inspired activities. It was wonderful to see how naturally the educators took to the material—every time I looked over, someone was smiling and genuinely enjoying the practice.
Highlights for me included: The sun shining down as Laura told our new Glimmer Jar story. Watching Adrian demonstrate his ‘Bee Breathing’ technique in his own amazing way and the whole team engaging with Laura’s ‘Dragonfly Breathing’—simple tools, big impact.
