We wish everyone a Happy Easter!

Did you know Easter has always been associated with eggs – whether they are eaten, searched for or painted?

The history of easter eggs goes back to medieval Europe and the Anglo-Saxon pagans. At that time the spring goddess Eostre was celebrated and honoured. Eggs were buried in her honour as a symbol of fertility for future crop plantings. 

Today Easter eggs come in all shapes and colors. In fact, the tradition of painting Easter eggs in Great Britain dates back to the 12th century. Edward The First bought 450 eggs for Easter, which were certified with gold leaf and then shared between the ‘royal entourage’. 

Do you celebrate easter? Or maybe you’re just enjoying all the goodies that are on sale during this time? Tag us in your easter celebrations or share any Easter facts with us @pkdofe 

If you want to know more about Easter, its traditions and its activities read this blog by the National Trust for Scotland. 

Amazing Achievement: Do it 4 Youth Challenge!

We are proud to say that over the course of March, three of our team members – Lisa, Alex and Will as well as Petra and Jacob, took part in the 120 miles in March challenge to raise funds for the The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The challenge was to walk, run or cycle 120 miles in March. 🚴🥾

New Partnership with Mindspace

🤝We are excited to share our new partnership with Mindspace🤝 The nature group for wellbeing is designed for young people ages 12-16, offering a safe and supportive space where they can connect with nature to promote positive emotional and mental wellbeing. 🌳 Through...

November Newsletter: 5 Top Autumn Walks & News from the Hub! 🍂

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Day 5: Exercise

Day 5Exercise 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞!   Exercise can improve mental health by "releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of...

Day 4: Forest Bathing

Day 3Music 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠!   Shinrin-Yoku is a mindfulness practice originated in Japan, but can be applied all over the world. The only thing you need is a forest or a small area of trees.   Countless scientific studies have...

Day 3: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!

Day 3Music 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!   Music releases dopamine, which is a feel-good chemical in your brain. This indicates a strong link between music and well-being.   So today (and every day), take a little...

Day 2: Meditation

Day 2Medita tion 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.   Today it's all about meditation and how meditation - or simply being aware - can help balance mental health.   Listen to a snippet of the simple, 8-minute meditation technique – the body scan by Lunaticrafts....

Let’s Talk! Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Let’s talk about Mental Health.

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and throughout the week we will be sharing ideas, tips and resources how to support your mental health.