Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Every day, plants - big and small - use water and the energy from the sun to regulate our climate and keep us cool. All plants do this, from a slender blade of grass to a towering beech tree. We can grow new plants and look after the ones we already have. We can grow more and cut less. 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 30/07/2026To mow or not to mow? 🌱 We tested it on Stu's lawn (sorry, Stu 😬). Mowing stresses grass and reduces its ability to cope with heat and drought. During dry spells, grass naturally slows or stops growing, so leaving it a little longer keeps it greener and healthier. #Drought #Heatwave #ClimateAct 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Want a simple way to stay cooler and help the climate? Let your garden grow. Plants cool themselves through transpiration, releasing water vapour that cools the air around them—like tiny natural air conditioners. So plant more, mow less, and let your garden do its thing. #CollectiveClimateRepair 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026👉 Do you work or volunteer in the natural heritage sector? 👉 How inclusive is your outdoor visitor experience? 🌳 Join our one-day natural heritage training workshop and discover practical ways to create more inclusive, sensory-rich experiences for all visitors. 🌱 Book now👉 shorturl.at/4JmJ1eventbrite.co.ukSensory TrustSensory Trust is a leading authority on inclusive and sensory design. We create meaningful and lasting connections between people of all ages and abilities and the natural world. 100
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026"Going out with the group is a great escape for me. Talking to like-minded people is a great relief. Something to look forward to each fortnight.” - a Carer from our Creative Spaces group this #CarersWeek Free monthly groups across rural Cornwall. 01726 222900 | creativespaces@sensorytrust.org.uk 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026It’s Dementia Action Week and we know that for many people living with dementia in Cornwall, getting outside simply doesn’t happen without support. Often no car. No nearby family. No group that fits. This week’s Walk and Laugh group @Cotehele was closer to “can’t walk because laughing too much!" 010
Reposted by Sensory TrustSensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · 13/05/2026It was lovely to be joined by Tony Kendle & Jane Stoneham of the @sensory-trust.bsky.social for today's 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' session, reflecting on the hope that lies within collective climate repair. Access the recording & transcript: sensing-climate.com/events/senso...sensing-climate.comIn conversation with… The Sensory Trust — Sensing ClimateA great session with the Sensory Trust about their ‘Collective Climate Repair’ project, which is exploring how working with plants and natural systems can offer accessible opportunities to cool and ca... 012
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026🎺 We are excited to announce the dates and venues for seven in-person training days across the South West. 🌱 How to make inclusive and accessible, sensory-rich visitor experiences 👉 For more info and to book, check out www.sensorytrust.org.uk/training #NationalLottery #HeritageFund 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Embracing the arrival of spring with our Dementia-friendly groups. After a tough winter, it might seem daunting to reconnect with nature, but we've made sure a cosy spot for tea awaits you afterwards! Discover your nearest group here:sensorytrust.org.ukSensory Trust dementia friendly activity groupsWe run a range of outdoor sensory activities for people living with dementia and their carers in Devon and Cornwall. 001
Reposted by Sensory TrustSensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Event page is up and the sign up form is open for our next 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' event with the lovely Jane Stoneham & Tony Kendle in May, speaking about the Sensory Trust's @sensory-trust.bsky.social fab 'Collective Climate Repair' project: sensing-climate.com/events/senso...sensing-climate.comIn conversation with… The Sensory Trust — Sensing ClimateThe Sensory Trust are running an exciting UK-wide project, called ‘Collective Climate Repair’, exploring how working with plants and natural systems can offer accessible opportunities to cool and calm... 012
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Every day plants are working to slow water down - the slower the flow, the greater chance of it reaching the lower ground store, where we need it. Every day, plants are taking climate action, this is our chance to join them. youtu.be/UNhAs0hVnwQ?...youtu.beClimate Demonstration: Slow the FlowEvery day plants are working to slow water down - the slower the flow, the more chance of it reaching the lower ground store, where we need it. Let's look at how plants help slow the flow of water… 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Every day, plants - big and small - use water and the energy from the sun to regulate our climate and keep us cool. Join St Vincent's School in Liverpool on their climate repair journey as they plant a wildflower meadow in their school grounds with Scouse Flowerhouse. youtu.be/K0XIZku2QNw?...youtu.beThe secret superpower of wildflowers... and it's not what you think!Every day, plants - big and small - use water and the energy from the sun to regulate our climate and keep us cool. Join St Vincent's School in Liverpool on their climate repair journey as they… 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 12/11/2025🎺 We are delighted to announce a new project to make our natural heritage more accessible, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to the National Lottery players. Delivering 👇🏽 🌱 In-person training in the South West 🌱 Online workshops 🌱 Guidance Get in touch to find out more 🙂 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 16/10/2025We absolutely love autumn, it is a great time to go out and connect with nature! Would you like to know more about our free inclusive dementia walking and nature activity groups in Cornwall? 👉 then check out our dementia page on our website #DementiaCornwall #DementiaWellbeing 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Mental Health is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by getting hands-on and making meaningful connections with nature, we can increase feelings of joy, calm and connectivity. What better way to celebrate World Mental Health Day than by doing some planting #WorldMentalHealthDay 020
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Red Moor are catching the rain! 🌧️ We installed the coolest drainpipe structure along with a local designer, it collects the rain from their guttering and diverts it into a sponge garden below. Soon it'll be full of climate resilient plants 💪 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 01/10/2025We've been training up the staff in our Climate Cooler Schools, celebrating all that the students have already done with us, looking ahead to all that we've got planned and finally talking about climate friendly changes for their site and if any of those ideas could travel home with them. 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 26/09/2025We are delighted to be taking part and sharing walks and creative sensory-rich workshops as part of Only Connect this October! We warmly invite you to "Only Connect!" An International Community Symposium! 🎉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/only-conne... 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Cover Crops ❇️ Students in our Climate Cooler Schools sowed a cover crop to protect the soil from the elements and to provide structure for the soil. Whilst the flowers are around it's great food for the bees 🐝 Next they'll dig the plants into the soil to add valuable nutrients. 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 02/09/2025The sun has had his hat on… Hip hip hip hurray! 🌞 Our dementia friendly walking groups have been out and about connecting with nature!🌱 🌳 🐝 🌻 If you would like to know more about our inclusive dementia walking and nature activity groups in Cornwall? 👉 then check out our website and what's on page. 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 13/08/2025We were thrilled to be invited by Royal Parks to review Hyde Park last week. We walked, buggied, measured, and recorded their way around this massive historical park. Big thanks to May, Cassie, Ledy and the team for making us feel so welcome. #AccessForAll 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025🎉 The flowers are out in Liverpool 🌻 In March, we joined the Scouse Flowerhouse at St Vincent's School to help spread the incredible climate repairing message of the wildflowers. It's now the most fantastic wildflower meadow, all going to help cool our planet! Plants are so cool! #ClimateAction 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Collective Climate Repair - A collaborative process with a beautiful result! Sail shades will create some cooling shade whilst we wait for the climbers to grow. It is going to be a lovely space for staff and students to sit and enjoy 😎 #ClimateAction #ClimateRepair 020
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Boardwalks and bridges can connect us to nature, but poor design can turn them into barriers. Slippery surfaces, uneven boards, or steep inclines hinder access. Thoughtful design and maintenance ensure safe, inclusive outdoor experiences. 🌿💚 #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleTrails #SustainableDesign 020
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 25/06/2025This weekend saw the opening of the @thegardenershouse.org and Sensory Garden at Morab Gardens. We were thrilled to be involved in the garden design. Helen, our inclusive landscape designer, has thrown everything into making this sensory garden a special place for the whole community. #Penzance 110
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Great article from Landscape designer Rebecca Read on creating accessible gardens on a budget www.rebeccaread.com/blog/accessi... This is something we get asked about a lot. #AccessibleDesign #SensoryGardensrebeccaread.comAccessible Garden Design on a Budget - Rebecca Read Landscape and Garden DesignThere are some excellent resources available to support accessible garden design. In this article I link to some that I think may be particularly helpful to those who are not planning on using a… 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 13/06/2025What a great time we had at the Deaf-led Earthly Wellbeing Festival! Our very own Wendy was a speaker & introduced one of our favourite tabletop demos. We explored how water behaves on different surfaces. It's amazing to see people discovering the magic simplicity of the demo for themselves #BSL 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 07/06/2025🌱 Do you enjoy walking and being in nature? Are you interested in supporting your local Cornish community? 🌳 Then why not volunteer with us? "I've given a little of my time to the Sensory Trust, but I've gained so much friendship, I feel my time has been repaid 100 fold." - volunteer #VolunteerWeek 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 05/06/2025🎺 It's Volunteers week. 💚 A huge thank you to all our lovely volunteers! Your kindness, enthusiasm and sharing of time are essential to support our dementia group members; to walk and share positive nature connections. Here are some of our volunteers in action! #VolunteerWeek #DementiaCornwall 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 03/06/2025🎺 In honour of Volunteers Week, we salute our team of amazing volunteers who make our dementia-friendly walks possible. Your support, compassion, and dedication are invaluable, and group members often express how important these walks are for their wellbeing. #VolunteersWeek #DementiaVolunteers 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 21/05/2025It’s #DementiaActionWeek! 🌱 Creative Spaces is Sensory Trust’s pioneering nature-based approach helping people with dementia to maintain physically, socially and mentally active lives in their communities. youtu.be/mnQNTJVvO2c 👉 Find out more on our websiteyoutu.beOur dementia friendly walking groups | Sensory TrustWe hope you enjoy a little look at our dementia friendly walking groups which happen all across Cornwall.If you'd like any further information, please visit ... 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Hi everyone 👋 Sensory Trust has moved from Twitter to BlueSky. We will be posting about accessibility, inclusion and climate action. We'd love to connect with people and organisations who are passionate outdoor access for all. 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 16/05/2025We are delighted to be at the 4th Cornwall Dementia Conference. This year's focus is living well with dementia, which is one of our aims of our Creative Spaces project. #KernowHealth #AlzheimersSociety #CornwallNHS #Cornwall #Dementia #CornwallDementiaConference #FiloProject #MemoryMatters 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We believe that access to nature and the outdoors should be available to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. Accessibility isn't just about ramps and signs—it's about creating experiences that are meaningful and enjoyable for all. #GAAD 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Ever wondered if your brand font is accessible? Does your b look like your d? Admittedly, it can all be quite subjective. @charitycomms.bsky.social has put together some key principles for designing accessible and inclusive print materials. Take a look👏 www.charitycomms.org.uk/core-princip...charitycomms.org.ukCore principles for accessible design in printKeeping accessibility top of mind from the start of a design process can ensure that as many people can engage successfully with your work as possible. Here's four core principles used at Scope... 031
Reposted by Sensory TrustCornish Mining World Heritage Site @cornishmining.bsky.social · 14/04/2025We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the @cornwall-landscape.bsky.social as part of the Access for All grant programme. Working with @sensory-trust.bsky.social we have created some new online resources for St Agnes and St Just Mining Districts. www.cornishmining.org.uk/about/news/a... 032
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Did you know over 7,000 people in the UK rely on an assistance dog? While we often think of guide dogs for blind & visually impaired people, assistance dogs can help with tasks for those with epilepsy, diabetes, hearing loss, and emotional support. What does legal, inclusive practice look like? 120
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Behind every successful tree planting day with a group of school kids is a washing line full of gloves! We wouldn't have it any other way 😍🌳 #TreePlanting 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025We visited the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support to demo some activities around trees and climate change 🌳 Trees are natural climate repairers, cooling the planet through transpiration—like nature’s air conditioners! 🍃 Some trees are super coolers based on their leaf area index. 🌱 #ClimateAction 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Our dementia-friendly activity groups choose their walks and activities, putting choice and ownership back into the lives of people with dementia. 1. Meeting the donkeys at Flika Donkey Sanctuary. 2. Getting stuck into clay 3. Looking for natural colours on a grey day! 4. Making wildlife boxes 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Gates and stiles in the countryside While many gates are needed for stock or vehicle control, they can block wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and adaptive bikes, while stiles are total barriers for many users. So, how can we make the countryside accessible for all? 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 07/01/202560yrs! What an achievement and such vital support for unpaid carers @carers-uk.bsky.social 👏😀 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Thanks to the Integrated Admiral Nurse Team for today's Care & Share event in Cornwall—connecting dementia professionals, families, and carers. Great talks, conversations, and information sharing! #DementiaSupport #CareAndShare 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Sharpening the Senses! 🎶 We joined the Music Education podcast to chat about nature connections, music, sound and wellbeing. 🌿 Wendy proves that nature really is good for you even if it's taken inside! Tune in now on Spotify for this fascinating conversation! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/76WA...open.spotify.comEpisode 76 - 'Sharpening The Senses' - Wendy Brewin (The Sensory Trust)The Music Education Podcast · Episode 000
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Goosebumps, changes to our heart rate, chills, a hitch in the chest, or a warm fuzzy feeling…can all come from experiencing a sense of awe. Whether it's a tiny seed or the vast sky, awe is everywhere. www.sensorytrust.org.uk/blog/what-is... 010
Sensory Trust @sensory-trust.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Accessibility is a love note 😍 Adding ALT text takes an extra few seconds but is so important. #AccessibleSocialMedia 020