Thursday 4th September, 2-4pm
Take a journey through history like never before, with Steph Wild, our Natural Health Service Lead.
From vanished mills and Vikings to botanists and the Beautiful Oldham Society, Northern Roots 160-acre landscape is full of history, stories, and evocative names such as Cherry Valley and Sheepwashes Brook. The landscape holds all of this deep in its bones. On this gentle, guided walk across the Northern Roots site, Steph will encourage you to move, breathe, and connect with both the natural beauty of the landscape and the layers of story and history it contains.
Steph Wild began her career as a touring musician, before transitioning into a role as a freelance creative educator and green wellbeing practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Steph has worked as a creative mentor for young offenders, LGBTQ+ youth, and adults with chronic conditions. She is also a trained eco-therapist and spent more than a decade working as a crisis counsellor.
Steph creates experiences that nourish personal growth and wellness through deepened connection and reconnection to nature, with a focus on the relationship between taking care of ourselves, taking care of each other and taking care of the planet.
ROOTED is free but has a limited number of places and must be booked via Eventbrite.
KEY INFORMATION
Price: Free
Group Size: 12
Date and time: 2-4pm on Thursday 4th September
Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.
Age limits: 18+
Parking: Parking is free in our small car park, as well as along Kings Road and in Alexandra Park Car Parks.
Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains. This session is not accessible for wheelchairs. This session require standing for periods of time. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session.
Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Toilets: We have a small composting toilet available on site.
Cancellation Policy: Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend by cancelling through Eventbrite or emailing info@northern-roots.uk.
Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk
In partnership with Oldham Histories Festival and made possible by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
