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Sow the City’s Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Course

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to become a successful therapeutic facilitator.

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Are you passionate about using gardening to improve people's health and emotional well-being?

Do you want to learn how to facilitate transformative social and therapeutic sessions that make a real difference in people's lives?

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to become a successful therapeutic facilitator.

This course is suitable for both seasoned therapists looking to expand their skillset and newcomers to the field of horticultural therapy.

Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered by Ciarán McLoughlin. Ciarán has extensive experience working with children, young people, and adults affected by mental illness. He currently serves as the project manager for Manchester City Council's community food growing network and leads "Grow our Recovery," a social and therapeutic horticulture intervention supporting people in the early stages of addiction recovery.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £150.00
Concession £75.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is not suitable for children.

Meeting point

Castlefield Viaduct entrance

Accessibility

Castlefield Viaduct is fully accessible with wheelchair access via two lifts, one from the Roman Gardens and one from Deansgate Metrolink stop.

Contact info

Castlefield Viaduct Team

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