Kent Charity Archives - Dandelion Time

The Boy & The Earthworm

By Jess Kingston-Stewart Posted on January 2, 2020 Posted in Blogs

Written by Rachel Rodwell, Family Case Worker at Dandelion Time The story of a how a small creature can bring so much wonder ‘I wonder what he’s thinking…what does he feel?’ mused the young child, lying flat on his tummy, …

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Tagged with: Charity, Childhood trauma, Children's Charity, Dandelion Time, eco-therapy, Families in Kent, Family therapy, Gardening, Kent, Kent Charity, Maidstone, natural word, Nature, sustainability, Therapeutic Services, Therapy, West Farleigh, Wildlife, Working with children, Working with families

Newsletter sign up

By CWJ Posted on July 18, 2018 Posted in Do it for Dandelion

Tagged with: attachment, Charity of the Year, Children's Charity, Community, Dandelion Time, Kent Charity, Local Kent Charity, Mental Health, Newsletter, Sign Up, Therapeutic Services, trauma

Time for Parliament to take notice of Dandelion Time

By CWJ Posted on October 3, 2017 Posted in News archive

Helen Whately MP is a great supporter of Dandelion Time. We were very pleased to spot a mention of our work in a publication intended to stimulate government policy. Entitled “Thinking Differently about Our Environment – a holistic approach to …

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Tagged with: Charity, Charity for Children & Families, Helen Whately, Kent Charity, Therapeutic Services

Professor Jules Pretty Visits Dandelion Time

By CWJ Posted on September 25, 2017 Posted in News archive

A group of staff, volunteers and guests from other organisations attended a fascinating talk from Jules Pretty who is Professor of Environment and Society at Essex University. Jules has developed the Theory of the Green Mind based on extensive research …

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Quiz Night – 11 March

By CWJ Posted on January 22, 2016 Posted in Past events

Time to book your table at our annual quiz. This year we have added an appetising little twist… there will be food tasting included in the quiz questions… COOK Food will be serving their remarkable food. Book your table …

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Tagged with: 11 March, Cook Food, Coxheath, Dandelion Time, Event, Family Services, Kent Charity, Quiz Night, Therapy Services, West Farleigh

Celebrating 10 Years of Dandelion Time at Linton Park

By CWJ Posted on June 4, 2014 Posted in News archive

The evening sun shone brightly for our Reception held at Linton Park on the evening of Friday 23 May, to mark 10 years of Dandelion Time, Kent’s local children & families charity based in West Farleigh. The evening was hosted by Dandelion …

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Tagged with: 10th Anniversary, Celebration, Chairman, Children & Families Charity, Dandelion Time, Dandelion Time Ambassadors, Dr Caroline Jessel, Event, Kent Charity, Linton Park, Local Community

Pam – in the garden

By AR Posted on April 5, 2013 Posted in Volunteer

‘I really enjoy helping out at the events at Elmscroft. Normally I am busy with my home life and family but when time permits I like to give something back’ Nicky 41

Outcomes

By AR Posted on April 5, 2013 Posted in About us

Our work with referred families has consistently helped highly troubled children and families overcome trauma and lead more positive lives.

Tagged with: Children, Community, Confidence, Counselling Services, Dandelion Time, Families, Kent Charity, Lead more positive lives, Outcomes, Positive Outcomes, Referred, Self Esteem, Therapy

NHS Forest project choses Elmscroft to plant 3,700 trees

By AR Posted on January 13, 2013 Posted in News archive

Dandelion Time site was the chosen site for the NHS Trust initiative. NHS forest project aims to ensure that 1 tree is planted for every NHS employee in the country – a total of 1.3 millions trees. Volunteers, Family, Friends, …

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Tagged with: bereavement, Children & Families, Counselling, Dandelion Time, Dr Caroline Jessel, Kent Charity, NHS, NHS Forest Project, NHS Forest Site, NHS Kent and Medway, NHS Trust, Play Therapy, Sponsor a Tree, Therapeutic Services, Therapy, trauma, Tree Planting, West Farleigh, Woodland

Michael Morpurgo is Dandelion Time’s Patron

By AR Posted on January 8, 2013 Posted in News archive

Famous Children’s writer Michael Morpurgo joined Dandelion Time as a patron ‘I’d be honoured to support your important and wonderful work at Dandelion Time’ he declared. Michael, who wrote War Horse runs a charity in Devon with his wife Clare. …

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Tagged with: Children & Families, Children's Author, Community, Counselling, Famous, Group Sessions, Kent Charity, Michael Morpurgo, Patron, Play Therapy, Therapeutic Services, West Farleigh

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