The Swettenham Foundation
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The Swettenham Foundation
@swettenhamfdn.bsky.social
We are a #Chester based charity which connects individuals to nature and green spaces.

www.swettenhamfoundation.org.uk/
It's been all about the #poppies today!

First up was the #knitandnatter group making these #beautiful knitted poppies for the JH Godwin #remembrancegarden. We then finished the evening with a workshop with the #WI ladies who made some more clay poppies! Thank you all 💚

A very creative day 🧶🎨
June 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today we visited the wonderful #DeePointPrimarySchool in #Blacon to officially open their #StarsShelter 🌟

This #beautiful #outside space is already being enjoyed by both pupils and staff 💚

Well done to everyone involved! You've created such a #calming and #vibrant #schoolgarden 🌿🌻
June 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s Loneliness Awareness Week

Loneliness isn’t always about being alone. It’s about feeling disconnected, even when surrounded by people.

This week try to:
👀 Check in on a friend
🤝 Start a genuine convo
📱 Send that message you’ve been meaning to

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
#YouAreNotAlone
June 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌱 Is there anything better than eating food you've grown yourself?

The children at Newton Primary absolutely loved being able to pick the #strawberries today 🍓 And they were #delicious! 😋

#homegrown #nature #schoolgardening #community #chester #growyourown
June 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
During our weekly #wellbeingwalk we took our lovely walkers down to see the new #dragonfly at the Countess of #Chester Country Park.

Isn't it #beautiful!

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May 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Busy #gardening session with the pupils 🌿 We've planted out our #pumpkins, checked up on our #hedgehog footage (🦔 & 🦊 are wondering the grounds) and admired our #strawberries - not long and they'll be ready to eat 🍓

#schoolgardening #community #engagement #chester #nature #sunshine #plants
May 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#HopeGarden is truly in #bloom now! 🌼

The sun has been doing wonders for the flowers, thankfully the amazing #volunteers are keeping busy with the watering 🌿

Doesn't the #sunshine do wonders for your mood 😎🌻
May 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#Seeds is the word of the day today!! We've been sowing #sunflowerseeds and #wildflowerseeds in the #sunshine with the wonderful #NewtonPrimarySchool 🌻🌿💚

We also stopped to admire our #strawberries and can't believe how much they've #grown in a week! 🍓
May 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Growing season has begun down at #Hoole #allotments! We've been supporting @chaptermh.bsky.social and their wonderful #volunteers on a Thursday afternoon, helping to transform their plot. #leeks #lettuce #beans, #strawberries #courgettes have gone in but so much more to do 💪🌼
May 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We've really been #blessed with the #weather on our #wellbeingwalks recently! Another great turnout 🌿

If you're free next Thursday, we'll be celebrating #VEDay after our walk 🎉 Tea, cakes and #friendly faces - why not join us? 💚

📍KGV Community Hub, Blacon at 10am

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May 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We had the pleasure of having Braden join us today in #hopegarden for his #workexperience. Teaching him all about #gardening & how important #greenspaces are for our #mentalhealth and #wellbeing. As someone who is aspiring to be a #doctor, we wish him the best of luck! Thank you for your hard work!
April 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Lots of happy faces from our #wellbeingwalk this morning 💚🚶‍♀️

#chester #blacon #walks #nature #natter
April 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A busy morning with the children at #NewtonPrimary, seed sowing and planting out more of our #sweetpeas - #gardening club is getting busy! 🌿💚
April 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Another successful #wellbeingwalk this morning 🐰 We had more new faces join our #EasterEggHunt 🐣

Our #walks have had record turnouts over the past two weeks and it's been fantastic to see! Why not join us Thursday mornings at 10am? We're a friendly bunch! 🌼

@cfccommunitytrust.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Working over in #HopeGarden today and despite the weather, the fruit trees are looking absolutely #beautiful in #bloom! Bring on the #apples and #pears (oh and some #figs!)
April 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Join us again this #Thursday for another #Easter themed #WellbeingWalk 🌿
April 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
April 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A busy day today - planting #sweetpeas and #potatoes with Newton Primary and then over to Hope Garden to start building the #deadhedge 🌿🌻
April 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🌿 We're celebrating #CommunityGardeningWeek 🎉

These are some of the comments from our wonderful #volunteers about what they enjoy so much about #volunteering in a local #community #garden 🌻🌼
April 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📣 Did you know we also provide #funding #grants for projects within 5 miles of #Chester and #EastWirral?

🌿 If you're keen to find out what type of projects we support, information on deadlines and how to apply, head over to our website:

www.theswettenhamfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-funding
March 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hedgehog Helpers with Newton Primary! 🦔🌿

We’ve had a fantastic time with Newton Primary, heading down the Greenway to collect logs for our very own #hedgehog-friendly log pile! 🌳

#schoolgardening #nature #hedgehogs #sunshine #logpile #community
March 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It was another #beautiful day yesterday for our #WellbeingWalk - thanks to all those that have been joining us 🌿
March 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Popped into #HopeGarden to water the #sweetpeas and look what I found! #Frogspawn 🐸

#Spring really is here 🎉
March 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🌿 Take a moment…

In the rush of daily life, we often forget to pause and appreciate the simple beauty around us— a carpet of daffodils, a tree in bloom, or even just the sound of rushing water 🌳🌼

#mindfulmoments #chester #beauty #mentalhealth #nature #river #takeabreath #walk #community
March 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Helping at Hope Garden today - starting with potting on our #sweetpeas, can't wait to see these in #bloom 🌻

#UKGardening #nature #chester #hopegarden #communitygardening #Blacon
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM