Blog Tag

community

Practical advice, insights and news from across Walnut Grove Clinic and Walnut Grove Studio.
23rd April, 2026

Step into Spring

By Candy Minshall

As winter fades and days grow longer, spring offers the perfect moment for seniors in our community to refresh routines and rediscover the joy of movement. Milder weather and blooming...

23rd April, 2026

Show Up or Seize Up

By Tanya Hewitt

I can’t take credit for the wonderfully catchy phrase “show up or seize up.” One of our brilliant seated Pilates regulars said it during a chat about what keeps us...

17th December, 2025

Our Walnut Grove

By Kathryn Harper

As we wrap up 2025 and contemplate the year ahead, we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. It’s been another busy, rewarding year here at Walnut...

24th July, 2025

The Joyful Medicine: Why Dancing Is Great for Your Physical and Mental Health

By Candy Minshall

Dancing isn’t just a fun way to move – it’s a powerful boost for both your body and mind. Physically, dance improves cardiovascular health, strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether it’s...

16th October, 2024

Enjoy

By Kathryn Harper

Can you believe it has now been three years since we (Kathryn and Steve) took over ownership of Walnut Grove? October 19th marks our 3 year anniversary and we cannot...

18th September, 2024

Thank you for your loyalty

By Kathryn Harper

Wow, December is here already and we are rapidly heading towards Christmas and the close of another year. This time of year means different things to different people, religious or...

17th September, 2024

Cultivating Community Wellness: The Journey of Walnut Grove Clinic

By Kathryn Harper & Candy Minshall

In 2021 when we, Steve and Kathryn,  took over Walnut Grove, we had a vision of wanting to ignite a spark of community-driven ethos that continued to radiate warmth and...

19th July, 2024

Who benefits from a defibrillator?

By Kathryn Harper

Each year in Britain around 30,000 people are struck by sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack outside of hospital environments. They can affect anyone at any time – from young...

19th February, 2024

Introducing Walnut Grove Wellbeing Community Interest Company

By Kathryn Harper

We are excited to announce a new business in the form of a Community Interest Company (CIC) – Walnut Grove Wellbeing CIC. This is a voluntary-run, non-profit company that we...

7th December, 2023

A Year of Growth and Gratitude

By Kathryn Harper

Well, 2023 felt a lot more ‘normal’ in life than the previous few years, which I think most of us will agree was very welcome. To be able to see...

17th October, 2022

International Walk to School Day

By Zara Ford

This is an annual day that started as a way of creating awareness for walkable communities and it has since grown into a series of international events taking place in...

17th October, 2022

Defib Challenge Update

By Kathryn Harper

Well, can you believe it has been a year since Steve and I took over Walnut Grove Clinic? We certainly can’t.  It has been quite the whirlwind of a year...