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🌿 A Wonderful Open Garden Event at A Place to Grow! 🌿
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Garden Event on Saturday 27th June. It was a fantastic day filled with beautiful gardens, friendly faces, and a wonderful sense of community.

We loved welcoming visitors to explore our outdoor spaces, learn more about what we do, and experience the positive impact that nature, gardening, and wellbeing can have on people's lives.

A special shout out to the Friends of A Place to Grow Group for their continued support, enthusiasm, and commitment. Their encouragement and hard work help us create events like these and support the ongoing development of our gardens and community activities. We are incredibly grateful to have such dedicated champions of A Place to Grow.
We're also thankful to everyone who attended, volunteered, and supported the event. You help us to continue creating opportunities for people to connect, grow, and thrive.

🌱 Inspired by what you saw? Why not become a volunteer? Whether you have a passion for gardening, enjoy meeting new people, or simply want to give back to your local community, we'd love to hear from you. Volunteering at A Place to Grow is a rewarding way to make a difference, learn new skills, and be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

To find out more or sign up visit A Place To Grow - Active Blaby

ONE MORE DAY TO GO!

Come along and join us TOMORROW for annual family open garden!

Community garden project A Place To Grow is holding its annual family open garden on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11am - 2pm! 🌻

There's lots going on including:
🌿 Plant and Produce sale
🍔 Refreshments
🍰 Homemade cakes

Find out more plus what else is happening in the district this summer at https://zurl.co/1Il2v

🚨The team at Active Blaby, Oadby & Wigston have taken the decision to cancel all activities due to the high temperatures🚨

This is backed by guidance from the Amber Heat warning for our local area… you can find more here: UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England - GOV.UK

Please stay cool and hydrated and we will see you all soon, some guidance can be found here: Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK

Active BOW Team 🥵

NOT LONG TO GO!

Just over a week until our annual family open garden is taking place!

Community garden project A Place To Grow is holding its annual family open garden on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11am - 2pm! 🌻

There's lots going on including:
🌿 Plant and Produce sale
🍔 Refreshments
🍰 Homemade cakes

Find out more plus what else is happening in the district this summer at https://zurl.co/1Il2v

Active Blaby were loving the workout with baby Dave & Rosie today... supporting "Movefest" with Active Mums Club... some lovely mums and very cute babies making the choice to move more.

how to find out more & details of Active Mums Club here: https://www.activemumsclub.org/

Community garden project A Place To Grow is holding its annual family open garden on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11am - 2pm! 🌻
There's lots going on including:
🌿 Plant and Produce sale
🍔 Refreshments
🍰 Homemade cakes
Find out more plus what else is happening in the district this summer at https://zurl.co/jCzpP

MOVE Fest is BACK
And we’re kicking things off with our first date of the summer…
A day of movement, connection & fun

📍Everards Meadow
📆Friday 5th June
🕙10:30am – 1:30pm

What’s in store?
2 group fitness sessions with Rosie & Jo
A walk to explore the meadow
Time to connect with other mums in a beautiful outdoor setting

Whether you join one session or make a day of it, we’d love you there for this FREE event!

Pre-booking is essential to take part

Parking is available on site, but isn't huge, you can park for free for 3 hours or if you visit the Everards beer hall, you can validate your car reg it's free for 5 hours, if you don't validate it for the 5 hours you will need to pay after the initial 3 hours.

Alternatively, you can park at Fosse park and walk over.
Busses stop at fosse park and you are able to walk over.

Food and drinks are available at Jenno's & Everards beer hall, or alternatively you are welcome to bring your own food and join us for a picnic on the grass.

Tag your mum friends & make a date of it

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today.

There are events and activities taking place across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland throughout the week.

The NHS has created a dedicated webpage with information on what’s happening locally, as well as details on urgent mental health support and local support groups.

👉 Visit the webpage to find out more:
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/mhaw-2026/

World Maternal Mental Health Day Walk 🌸
On May the 6th is it World Maternal Mental Health Day, to honour this we will be doing a walk to support Marching for Mother’s.
World Maternal Mental Health Day exists to raise awareness around the globe for better Maternal Mental Health Care.
As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and child.
Join us as we come together to move, talk, and connect in support of maternal mental health 💛
🗓 Wednesday 6th May
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Everards Meadow, Leicester
This gentle, welcoming walk is open to all mums and supporters. Whether you’re pregnant, postnatal, chasing a toddler, or simply want to show your support, you are welcome. No pressure, no pace—just fresh air, connection, and community.
Let’s walk together to raise awareness and remind every mum that you are not alone 💚
How to Join
Register once via the link below or the link in tickets, or just turn up on the day and the walk leader will add you to their register.
If you have registered before you do not need to again.
We look forward to seeing you and your little one 🩷💚
World Maternal Mental Health Day Walk – Fill in form

Calling ALL LADIES! ⛳
Fancy trying something new? Come along to Whetstone Golf Club for 2 FREE trial sessions and see if this could be a new, fun hobby for you to take up!
Thursday 21st May
11am - 1pm
6pm - 8pm
No need to book - Bring yourself, family and friends down for a little taster session and give it a go- all equipment provided!

Calling ALL LADIES!
Fancy trying something new or carrying on something you enjoy!
Come along to Whetstone Golf Club for 2 FREE trials sessions and see if this could be a new, fun hobby for you ladies to take up!

📆Thursday 21st May
🕙11am - 1pm
🕙6pm - 8pm

No need to book - Bring yourself, family and friends down for a little taster session and give it a go!