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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Thrive

Charity using gardening to bring positive change to the lives of disabled people or ill health

Using gardening to bring about positive changes to the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or those who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable in a process known as Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH).

28/08/2026

Fancy a fun family activity this bank holiday weekend? Try a colour noticing exercise.

Find a spot in your garden, local park or nearest green space. Simply sit for a few minutes. Take a look around and see how many colours you can spot in nature, the obvious ones first, like green leaves or blue sky, then look closer for the ones that are easy to miss.

It's such a lovely way to slow down, notice the little things around you and be present, away from your screens.

27/08/2026

This summer, the Garden Explorers program has been running in the garden and it has been so wonderful. There has been a lot of getting stuck into nature, trying out fun new activities, making friends and learning brand new skills.

26/08/2026

We are prepped with a line of buckets ready to catch as much rain as we can today, to help refill one of our ponds. Fingers crossed that the plants and gardens will get a much needed drink and we can help refresh the pond. 🌧️

25/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Birmingham Open Garden and Plant Sale on Saturday!

It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the gardens, spotting local wildlife, and supporting the event. We were also delighted to sell lots of our home-grown tomatoes! 🍅

A big thank you to everyone who visited and helped make the day such a success and to the client gardener who took these lovely photos.

22/08/2026

This weekend why not try and find a patch of sky to watch the clouds drift by.

Cloud watching might sound small but it's a gentle way to switch off a busy mind. No equipment, no experience needed, just a few quiet minutes to notice what's above you.

We can see a cherub in this photo, can you spot it?

Have a go and let us know what shapes you see.

21/08/2026

Want to develop your knowledge of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH)?

For just £65 a year, you can access 100+ hours of recorded webinars, plus new live expert-led events throughout the year.
Learn from practical experience, research and best practice across STH, mental health, social prescribing, occupational therapy, nature-based practice and more, all available on demand.

📅 Next live event: 15 October

Join Dr Jon Fieldhouse, Occupational Therapist and STH pioneer, as he shares insights from more than 30 years in the field. We'll also explore the new STH Practice Standards and what they mean for your practice.

Find out more: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-training/cpd-subscription-service

20/08/2026

Thinking about volunteering?

Join us for a relaxed and friendly session at Thrive Reading, where you can discover how volunteering supports people living with disabilities and health conditions through the power of gardening. You'll learn more about Thrive's work, meet current volunteers, explore the gardens, and find out about the different opportunities available.

Whether you're looking to give back to your community, learn new skills, gain experience, or spend more time outdoors, this is a great way to see if volunteering with Thrive is right for you.

Come and see the difference you could make, we would love to meet you!

📅 Friday 4 September
⏰ 10:30am to 12:30pm
📍 Thrive Reading

Find out more and register your interest through our events page.

18/08/2026

We wanted to say a big thank you to Matt, Donna and the rest of the lovely team at Connaught Ltd for their recent donation and installation of a replacement CCTV hard drive at Thrive, Birmingham. The CCTV system helps to keep everyone who uses the garden feeling safe, secure and we are able to continue delivering our STH programmes. 📸🌿

17/08/2026

Here is a little moment of calm to start your week, straight from Thrive Birmingham's Rose Garden. 🌹

After the hot summer we have had, there is still plenty of beauty to be found all around us. Take a moment today to step outside, slow down, take a breath and appreciate the nature around you. 💚

16/08/2026

We wanted to share this amazing veggie haul the client gardeners harvested earlier this week. There is nothing quite like the taste of homegrown fresh veg 🍅

Address

The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Trunkwell Garden Project, Beech Hill
Reading
RG72AT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441189885688

Website

https://www.thrive.org.uk/

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