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Mary Smith

@Sociable_Farmer

CEO @Growingwell , a mental health charity and organic growing enterprise in South Cumbria, UK. @wcmtuk Fellow 2019. Views my own.

Joined April 2017
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Mary Smith Reposted

Our West Cumbrian site officially launched yesterday. A great day to thank funders and contributors of all sizes, including major funders @NDAgovuk @TNLComFund @HeritageFundUK @CumberlandCoun & Copeland Community Fund, our major partners on the project. 🌱

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It was a privilege to welcome MP @DanielZeichner and @JanetHughes to Growing Well yesterday. Food & Rural affairs absolutely encompass community mental health as well as horticulture. We do both, concurrently, and the benefits to individuals and society are huge. 🌱

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Wonderful feedback from the fantastic screening of our 🎥 at the stunning #rhegedcentre near Penrith, #cumbria. A panel brilliantly chaired by @CazGraham1 thanks to @MikeBernersLee (& ✨ in the 🎥) Garry Miller , Gavin Lane, @dodgsonwood , @GrowingWell & @DragonLFilms

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PhD Studentship 🚨🚨 The PhD is jointly funded by @Uni_of_Essex and @greenlighttrust, a charitable organisation supporting those who are the most marginalised and disadvantaged in society, using nature-based interventions. Applications close on 26th Nov tinyurl.com/52e5dj8p



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Do you deliver (or refer to) gardening activities for MH? Please check out this consultation doc. where THSG define 5 types of gardening to match 5 levels of mental health & explore how these can be differentiated thrive.org.uk/files/document… we would really value your feedback! Thnx

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This is a huge national issue with lack of MH care, patients spending days in Emergency Departments. Compassion and care only goes so far when stuck in a cubicle for days surrounded by loud noise and no comforts. Huge under resourced area and it is literally killing people ☹️

This is heartbreaking 😢



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Fancy a squash? Here's a lovely one grown by @LBFEW charity partner @GrowingWell I saw on sale at Tebay Services on the M6. Fantastic charity, fantastic squash (and that's not a phrase I use every day).

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🪧EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Churchill Fellowship applications OPEN in just one week! This is your chance to embark on a transformative journey of discovery and learning. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a difference. ow.ly/XEZ550PFvto #ChurchillFellowship

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Thanks to all who supported @GrowingWell tonight @cumbriatourism awards with @katewalbyitv It was an honour to be nominated charity for the event and have the opportunity to meet so many prestigious, AWARD WINNING businesses. 🥕


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📣 Tuesday 12 September 📣 We are thrilled to announce the date we open for new #ChurchillFellowship applications. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover new ideas from around the world to make change happen in the UK in an issue you care about. 👉ow.ly/2va550Oc0XI

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📣 We are hiring! 📣 We have a fantastic opportunity to join our senior team and help develop our new engagement strategy. The role: Director of Engagement and Knowledge Please do share. Closing date: 23 April 23 #charityjobs #strategyjobs ow.ly/2B0850NxaV4

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Pleased and proud to be supporting fellow @ChurchillFship Fellow, John Harrison, at the Northern Care Farming Conference in Newcastle today. Brilliant speaker line up, it’s a privilege for @GrowingWell to be included, thank you 🌱

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All systems go for #GrowingWell at #TebayServices! In partnership with @WestmorlandServ & @TNLComFund From January folk can join us on their recovery to good #mentalhealth from #Eden, #Penrith and #Carlisle. Find out more bit.ly/GWTebay

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Is that him next to Alex? RIP

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Surprised but delighted to see our fantastic news from last week popping up on BBC online today and then making the national news on Radio 2 and Radio 4 this afternoon! Site takes shape Nov/Dec for Jan opening! Get involved at bit.ly/GWTebay 🌱

Plans are approved for a therapeutic garden beside Tebay services on the M6 to help vulnerable people with their mental health bbc.in/3FYM0lV



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So uplifting to visit @GrowingWell near #Kendal yesterday- a mental health charity, organic farm, & pioneer of #greensocialprescribing. Another example of the sheer power of nature for our physical & mental health

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Care farming: #ChurchillFellow Mary Smith has just been awarded a @ChurchillFship #ActivateFund grant to develop innovations based on her global research. Read her ideas > bit.ly/3bvFSEF @Sociable_Farmer #carefarming


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Care farming: #ChurchillFellow Mary Smith has just been awarded a @ChurchillFship #ActivateFund grant to inspire change in this field. Read her ideas > bit.ly/3bvFSEF @Sociable_Farmer #carefarming


Exciting times 🌱

We are thrilled at this chance to help more people around Cumbria thanks to @WestmorlandServ and @TNLComFund and all our supporters over the last 18 years



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Great visiting @GrowingWell again and catching up with @Sociable_Farmer and @RachelBragg6 to discuss all things #greencare and @GrowCareFarming lots to learn from each other @CamphillVillag1 @sara_thakkar

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