Outdoor wellbeing sessions have been set up to support those experiencing physical and mental health issues or isolation and loneliness.

Last week Tyland Farm Nature Park and Gardens in Maidstone hosted an event for women’s charity, Advance, to showcase the wellbeing benefits nature has for everyone.

Advance helps women and girls who have experienced trauma through domestic abuse and the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives.

It provides practical and emotional support in its Women’s Centres and collaborates with specialist partners.

Activities at the wellbeing event, made possible by a Fidelity grant, included mindfulness exercises and a wildlife alphabet – which challenges participants to find at least one natural object for every letter.

Juliann Ledger, community keyworker for Advance Kent, said: “It is so important to be able to facilitate an environment where women can engage in a natural setting.

“Advance Kent is fully supportive of events that empower women to access wellbeing activities which enable them to continue to grow, helping them improve their self-worth and feel part of their own journey.”

Advance has a centre in Canterbury which is one of 11 in the South and East of England and across London.

A service user for the charity said: “It would have been so easy to just stay at home, feeling low and worrying.

“But I’m so glad to have been able to come along to the wildlife park and enjoy being in such a beautiful, peaceful environment.”

Nikki Cresswell, wilder wellbeing officer for Kent Wildlife Trust, said: “A quick blast of nature is something so easy to do for yourself, that will give you a really simple boost to your wellbeing.

“Nature is such a powerful booster that research has shown that even being able to look at pictures of nature while in hospital has helped patients recover faster.

“We’ve been delighted to have Advance here for the first time and hope that it’s the start of an ongoing relationship with the charity.”

To find out more about Advance click here.

Kent Wildlife Trust runs free six-week Wilder Wellbeing Programmes across Kent.

The next ones at Tyland Barn are on Tuesday afternoons from April 30 until June 4.

There are also sessions at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve on Thursday mornings from May 2 until June 6.

They are aimed at those living within the area aged over 55. Referrals are also accepted for people under 55 who are experiencing physical and mental health issues or experiencing isolation or loneliness.

People can sign up via the link on the website or email wilderwellbeing@kentwildlife.org.uk.