26/06/2026
ParkBathe
We are excited to be bringing ParkBathe Mindful Walks to Harrow, launching initially in West Harrow Park and Kenton Recreation Ground, with the ambition of expanding to other parks across the borough in the future.
Some of you may have seen the recent trial walks, which gave local residents the opportunity to experience what ParkBathe is all about.
What is ParkBathe?
ParkBathe Mindful Walks CIC is a Green Social Prescribing wellbeing programme that delivers free, peer-guided, nature-based wellbeing walks. Designed to support people experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness, low mood or social isolation, the walks provide a simple and accessible way to improve wellbeing through connection with nature and community.
The programme already operates across 12 parks in South East London, supporting over 700 people each year. Each one-hour walk combines forest bathing-inspired activities with simple sensory exercises that help participants slow down, switch off from everyday pressures and reconnect with local green spaces.
Why We're Getting in Touch
In order to co-create a sustainable, community-led programme in Harrow, we are providing exciting opportunities for local volunteers to train as Community Walk Leaders and Ambassadors.
What's in it for Volunteers?
The training is completely free and offers a fantastic opportunity to:
• Learn new skills and build confidence
• Gain experience leading community wellbeing activities
• Meet like-minded people
• Receive free training and ongoing support from the ParkBathe team
• Make a positive difference in your local community
• Help more people benefit from Harrow's green spaces
No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to support others.
The role is designed to be flexible, and even a few hours a month can make a real difference.
By becoming a Walk Leader or Ambassador, you'll help local people access a free wellbeing activity in their own neighbourhood while building stronger community connections.
How You Can you Help.
We're reaching out because you are well connected within the local community and may know people who would thrive in this role.
We'd be incredibly grateful if you could help us spread the word through your networks, whether that's community groups, volunteer organisations, residents' associations, local charities, faith groups, social media channels or WhatsApp groups.
If you know someone who enjoys being outdoors, cares about their community, is recently retired, looking to build confidence, gain experience, meet new people, or simply wants to give something back, we'd love for you to share this opportunity with them.
Interested in Becoming a Walk Leader or Ambassador?
We'd love to hear from you. Simply contact Vanessa for an informal chat about the role, the training and what is involved.
Find Out More
I've attached a short document that outlines both the ParkBathe programme and the volunteer training in more detail. [email protected]
Together, we have an opportunity to build a new community-led wellbeing programme in Harrow that helps people connect with nature, support one another and make the most of our wonderful local green spaces.
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