We all know that gardening is great for physical and mental health, but gardening can also be used as a vehicle for supporting a range of complex issues in relation to preventing homelessness. Come and find out about the unique approaches Cyrenians are using to support people at risk of homelessness through our community gardening projects within NHS estates.
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Speaker biography
Hannah Macrae - Service Manager Community Gardens - Cyrenians
Hannah has worked in the third sector for over 20 years, developing and managing health development projects. Hannah has a passionate for ensuring that projects are designed and developed by the people who use them.
Kathryn Bailey - Senior Garden Coordinator - Cyrenians
Over the last few years Kathryn has coordinated and facilitated both horticultural and other tasks involved in sustainable gardening at Royal Edinburgh Community Garden supporting community growing for physical and mental wellbeing.