Calm & Connect Walk & Picnic | Heanor | Saturday 27th June

Calm & Connect Walk & Picnic

A gentle, low-pressure community walk followed by an optional bring-your-own picnic.

Join Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. for our Calm & Connect Walk & Picnic in Heanor.

We’ll start with a gentle community walk at a calm pace, with no pressure to talk, keep up or perform. After the walk, you are welcome to stay for a relaxed bring-your-own picnic if you would like to.

You can come for the walk only.
You can stay for the picnic.
You can walk quietly, chat a little, pause when needed, or simply be part of the group.

This is about fresh air, calm company and gentle connection without pressure.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Start time: 11:00am
Location: Shipley park,Heanor
Meeting point: Visitors Centre car park side
Price: Free to book, optional donation welcome
Picnic: Bring your own food and drink
Weather: Weather permitting

What To Expect

A gentle walking pace
A friendly Dreamscape welcome
No forced conversation
Space to walk quietly
Space to pause if needed
Optional bring-your-own picnic afterwards
A calm, low-pressure community atmosphere
Clear updates if the weather changes

Picnic Information

The picnic is optional.

Please bring your own food and drink if you would like to stay afterwards.

You may also want to bring:

A picnic blanket
A camping chair
Water
Suncream
A coat or layers depending on the weather
Any medication or personal items you may need

Please take any rubbish home with you so we can leave the space clean and respected.

Who This Is For

This event may suit you if:

You want to meet people but find social spaces overwhelming
You prefer walking side by side instead of sitting face to face
You are neurodivergent, anxious, isolated, low in confidence, or simply looking for calm company
You want a gentle way to feel part of something
You are coming alone and feel nervous about attending
You like the idea of connection without pressure

You do not have to be confident to come.
You do not have to bring someone with you.
You do not have to talk the whole time.
You do not have to stay for the picnic if you do not want to.

What To Bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water or a drink
Your own picnic food and drink if staying afterwards
A picnic blanket or chair if needed
Any medication or personal items you may need
A charged phone if possible

Accessibility Note

We will aim to keep the walk gentle and low-pressure, but outdoor routes may include uneven ground, paths, slopes, mud or weather-related changes.

If you have access needs, you are welcome to message us before booking so we can let you know what to expect.

Important Note

Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. is not a therapy, clinical or crisis service. This is a community connection activity.

Attendees remain responsible for their own health, mobility, belongings, food, drink and personal safety while attending.

Copyright Notice

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