Green Woodwork for Wellbeing (Thursday for FIVE weeks)

An activity with ACLS Courses 2026-27

Activity date: Thursday 17th September 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:30

This is a paid event.

Activity description

This is a five week course which runs every Thursday from 17th September to 22nd October 2026 (not 8th October) from 10.00am to 2.30pm
Health and Wellbeing courses are designed to help you to improve or take care of your physical and/or mental health and wellbeing.
On this course, you will learn how to work with freshly cut wood using simple hand tools. You will try out different techniques to make useful and decorative items. This type of woodworking is calm and relaxing, and you will be learning in a friendly group, surrounded by nature. This course is for anyone who wants to feel better by learning new skills in nature. You will learn how to find natural materials (foraging), whittle and carve wood, make items from wood and other natural materials. You will have time to enjoy the outdoors, be creative, and support your health and wellbeing.

This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £26,800 or work part-time and earn below £13.85 per hour; It is £30.00 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts.
To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk
Please note that this is a very hands-on, physical course that requires a level of manual dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.

Meeting place

Hollybush Roundhouse

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Activity location

Hollybush Conservation Centre, Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP

Site description

Hollybush Conservation Centre is a large former farmhouse by the canal in Kirkstall. Volunteers meet here on a daily basis to work on various environmental projects on and off site. It was previously a rhubarb farm.

Contact

Tina Kinnar

Telephone: 0113 274 2335
Email: hollybush@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/hollybush

This is a paid event.

Please bring

• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BP

Site Facilities

• Baby Changing
• Cafe
• Disabled Access
• Parking
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Toilet block

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