Dandelion Time

Join us for a presentation and site tour to learn more about our therapeutic work supporting children experiencing emotional difficulties. Whether you are looking to refer a child, partner your business with a local charity, or join a wonderful community of volunteers - come visit our Maidstone site for the last information session of 2024 🍂 📍 Wednesday 27th November 📍 Starts at 2pm 📍 Dandelion Time, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0NY Book your space now 👉 https://ow.ly/NT5G50TQRiq #RestoringHopeToYounglives #CommunityEngagement #CorporateResponsibility #Volunteering

Visiting children and their adults love exploring the surrounding woodland and foraging for treasures to transform into cute or mythical creatures. We encourage them to carry the quiet absorption of their search indoors to enjoy some nature-based creativity where the experiential process rather than the outcome matters, building resilience and confidence. #NurturingInNature #ForagingFun #ImaginativePlay

We are so proud of our very own ‘Team Dandelion’ – Lara, Nick, Ilona, Mike, Fiona, Martin, Ngan, Carol and Michelle - who took part in the Kent Downs 50 Challenge, an exciting new Ultra event on our doorstep. Collectively they walked a total of 220 km and raised over £4,000 for Dandelion Time! You can still sponsor the Team should you wish 👉 https://ow.ly/sUlm50TPO6O #DoIt4Dandelion #ThankYouThursday

🌟 Candlelit Christmas tickets are on sale 🌟 Look forward to heartwarming musical performances, festive readings, and traditional carols by candlelight in Tonbridge School’s historic hall. Performers will be announced over the coming weeks - watch this space! 🕯️Ticket Prices including mince pies and mulled wine or soft drink: £20.00 for adults / £12.00 for children. Last year was a sell-out so don't miss out and book your tickets early: 👉 https://ow.ly/Iea050TKC8n #christmasinkent #KentEvents #RestoringHopeToYoungLives

Did you know that sponsoring a charity event allows your company to claim tax relief while raising your profile in the local area and supporting a great cause? 👉 Tax relief information: https://lnkd.in/emNvcxp3 We are looking for local businesses to sponsor our Candlelit Christmas carol concert, which takes place at St Augustine’s Chapel at Tonbridge School on Wednesday 18th December. This event will bring the community together to raise funds for Dandelion Time and help families across Kent overcome trauma and achieve lasting, positive change. What’s in it for you? - Your name and logo featured on all promotional materials, including o our website and social media channels o our newsletter, distributed both online and in print to over 4000 contacts across Kent o Event advertising banner and posters across the Tonbridge area o A full-page advert in the event programme - Exposure to an audience of 750 attendees - Complimentary tickets to the event for your business For more details on sponsorship packages, please contact Lizzie Hoskins (Corporate Relationship Manager) at lizziehoskins@dandeliontime.org.uk. #CorporateSponsorship #CorporateGiving #EventSponsorship #KentCharity #CharityEvent #ChristmasInKent #CommunityEvent #MakeADifference #PositiveChange

Did you catch us on BBC Radio Kent last weekend? Kate Bourne had the pleasure of returning to the Pat Marsh show to update his listeners on the success of our Summer Gardens campaign, and inform them of our exciting winter plans: Candlelit Christmas and the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFv9RbAQ #DTSummerGardens #DoIt4Dandelion

Save the date: ticket sales for Candlelit Christmas 2024 launch on ⭐Tuesday 22nd October, midday⭐ In the meantime, you can register here for a reminder: 👉https://ow.ly/HiZK50TKSxO #ChristmasInKent #KentEvents #RestoringHopeToYoungLives

Ari, 8, struggled with trust and engaging with most adults and was becoming increasingly withdrawn and anxious. His school referred him to Dandelion Time due to his plummeting attendance. During their weekly sessions, Ari and his father, Ezra, participated in calming and nurturing activities together, strengthening their bond. This helped Ari feel secure, build confidence, and open up to the world beyond his immediate family. Dandelion Time's family-focused, nature-based approach promotes well-being, healing, and a brighter future. Professionals working with struggling children and families can refer them to our 10-week programme 👉 https://ow.ly/MNoS50TFEh8 #WorldMentalHealthDay #ChildrenWellbeing #SEMH

Papermaking is twice as fun when you can incorporate flowers from the gardens 🌹 Why do we work with crafts to help families overcome trauma? 👉 https://ow.ly/Kx0z50TFCuV #CurrentlyInSessions #NurturingInNature #NatureCrafting #TherapeuticArt

"One of our prime areas to help desensitised children is to slowly and gently help them begin to reconnect with their environment, themselves and their families, through hands-on activities that are sensorially rich and yet not overwhelming. For becoming ‘grounded’ is primarily about feeling safe…for if we do not feel safe, if we are living within ‘survival mode’, we cannot begin to heal." 🌱Do you support children struggling with trauma? Would they benefit from being referred to Dandelion Time? 👉 Read Family Case Worker Rachel Rodwell's musings for a glimpse into the therapeutic world of Dandelion Time: https://ow.ly/4UBp50TB2h9 #NurturingInNature #RestoringHope #ChildrensMentalHealth #FamilyHealing #TraumaTherapists