Category: In the Wild

In the Wild

Manchester Family Wellbeing Trail

When we got the new about the Manchester wellbeing trail location, Laura and I were really excited as we had walked part of this route when we delivered some sports coach training for British Taekwon-do. So we knew it was going to be good, there is so much to see along the trail, coupled with […]

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In the Wild

Birmingham Family Wellbeing Trail

Right in the heart of the city, you can step onto the canal and feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere within two minutes. It’s a peaceful escape while you’re out and about. Laura and I stepped out with our families to map our out first Family Wellbeing Trail for the Canal & River […]

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In the Wild School Workshop

Supporting Kids Transitioning to Secondary School

At Happy Confident Kids, we believe in supporting young people through these crucial developmental stages, and our “In the Wild” workshops offer a unique, nature-based approach to building confidence and calm. Recently, we ran a special family well-being session at West Coventry Academy for Year 6 students and their parents/carers, focusing specifically on easing the […]

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Retrain Your Brain to Look for Joy

Glimmers are the tiny moments of joy, warmth, or connection that are easy to miss — but when you start noticing them, everything changes.

Since I started noticing Glimmers, my whole perspective has shifted. It's a game changer!

— Lisa, Teacher & Parent

Nice to feel valued and supported as an individual. We often miss out our own care in the struggle to set up all the many school and group sessions that we run throughout the year.

- Canal & River Trust Staff
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