Welcome to the
WELLIES Project
Therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from mental ill health.
WELLIES stands for:
Wellness
Education
Learning
Laughter
Inspiration
Environment
Skills
See what we do at WELLIES…
WELLIES is run by Julie White and Nick Platt, founders of the WELLIES Project and Staffordshire Care Farming Development CIC, a not for profit company.
WELLIES has been running for ten years and as rural business advisors Julie and Nick often help other people to develop care farming enterprises.
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“I am so passionate about Wellies, the project has helped me to progress and grow as a person, I no longer sit at home unable to leave the house feeling depressed and anxious. I have learned to socialise with others, learnt new skills. I am the old me that I used to be. I do not know where I would be without this project “
Our latest news…
Recent feedback
A sample of the participant feedback following a 12 week Woodwork and a 6 week Floristry course, Autumn 2019: “Excellent course, learnt an array of new skills, met some fantastic people, improved my mental health and wellbeing tenfold. Loved every second I was here,...
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January 2020 Courses
See what great things are planned for WELLIES in the New Year. January to March courses are all listed on the flyer and referrals are now being taken. Looks like it's going to be another busy year!
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Keep in Touch Days
Dates and details for your diary. Keep in Touch Days for people who no longer attend WELLIES but would like to keep in touch
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