Green Gym

Get physically active and help the environment. The Harlequin and Watford Borough Council have jointly co-funded with BTCV to launch the first ever Green Gym in Watford. The programme aims to help residents in Watford become healthier while improving the local environment, in particular the Colne River Park area. If anyone is interested in the Watford Green Gym then please contact Alex Sylvester the Green Gym Co-ordinator on 01923 278 610 or email Alex at a.sylvester@btcv.org.uk.  You can also download the latest programme online.

Information about The BTCV Green Gym
The BTCV Green Gym is a unique scheme which will run until the end of January, encouraging volunteers to meet up every Thursday. By working together on improving local green spaces, volunteers will become physically and mentally healthier by taking part in nature conservation activities, which will also benefit the local environment at the same time. The activities on offer include: wild flower planting; woodland management; hedge planting; traditional wildflower meadow management; riverside path creation and construction of homes for wildlife, including an otter holt. Physical activities such as tree planting help to improve your fitness while providing opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people in a friendly outdoor setting. Recent research has shown that participation in the Green Gym increases fitness and energy levels, reduces anxiety and depressions, improves mood, self-worth and body image, plus reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, blood pressure and osteoporosis.