Enjoying the outdoors

THE BOROUGH council is supporting a mental health campaign about connecting with nature.

Charles Margetts, executive member for health, wellbeing and adult services, said: “Small changes to our everyday lives can have a big impact on our mental health.

“We have many green spaces across the borough and we encourage all our residents to support the Connect With Nature campaign and take a walk or cycle with nature in their local area.”

The council’s My Journey team has set up a QR code trail around the lake at California Country Park as part of this.

Residents can scan the codes with their phones and learn about how to use their senses to appreciate the nature around them.