Community Hearts

At Health Connections Mendip, we believe that feeling connected to our community is essential for our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why we are constantly searching for ways to promote kindness and foster a sense of connection among our community members.

During  lockdown, we came up with the idea of a heart image that people could print out or colour in and display in their windows as a symbol of staying connected. We have now taken it a step further by creating a new image that promotes a green and healthy message. We  believe that taking care of our planet is not only good for the environment but also for our own health. With this in mind, we have packed our new illustration with various elements that represent things we can do to support the environment while also benefiting our health. But we also want to involve our community in this movement, and that’s why we encourage everyone to design their own heart, incorporating things that are important to them. Whether you choose to display the heart in your window or somewhere visible to others, we invite you to be a part of this project.

You may like to print out the black and white version and spend some time colouring it in, as this activity can be very relaxing and result in a beautiful design. Our ultimate goal is to see our community covered in these hearts, and we believe that people of all ages can participate in this project. We hope that the green community heart image will serve as a conversation starter about important topics such as climate change and making healthy lifestyle choices. To further promote this message, we provide regular information sessions  with our Green Health Connector, who explores the connection between environmental changes and our health. If you’re interested in learning more, you can check out our eventbrite page for upcoming sessions.

Our hope is that not only will people enjoy creating and displaying these hearts, but also that they will spark conversations and bring our community closer together. So, if you do decide to join us in this movement, don’t forget to share your images with us using the hashtag #GreenCommunityHearts on our social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Let’s spread kindness, promote a healthy lifestyle, and take care of our planet together.