New Forest Wellbeing Group

Hello all,
Please request new business banking details and pay a donation with the event date as a reference before booking. The minimum donation is £19.
Due to the success of this group and other events.
I am now the super proud founder of New Forest Wellbeing CIC. This is a community interest company where all the profits go back to the community. I currently don't even take a wage, so 100% goes back minus any costs.
This community/group is only one of my numerous projects, which are listed on my website. To be the first to learn about amazing events before they fill up, please have a look and sign up without a doubt.
https://www.markdarcy.co.uk/new-forest-wellbeing can be found here.

Extremely crucial info
The new system requires that you pay by bank transfer right away in order to make a reservation; if you do not already have the information, you can obtain it. I respectfully ask for a donation, as all proceeds go to New Forest Wellbeing CIC. If anyone is struggling or not working, please message me, and I will absolutely find a solution. This will not happen, but if you choose not to go, you have shown kindness by contributing to the community.
Important: I want to spend my time helping people, not chasing them, so if you book without paying, your name will be deleted.
This is an exciting new journey for me and everyone else in the community. More events, different events, and making a difference to the world. What experiences and emotions will this bring? One thing's for sure: if we don't make different choices that lead to different experiences, our lives will stay the same.
This community group is incredible in every way—more than I ever imagined—and is helping so many people in so many ways that I actually spoke too, which filled my heart with so much joy. People go away a lot happier after learning something, and the kindness is always flowing.
We are building something special here and changing people's lives for the better, and everyone is a part of that, so thank you.
The purpose is to bring like-minded people together while socialising face-to-face, helping anyone from loneliness to mental health, and having some really meaningful conversations and connections, which is lovely to see. I know this is helping others outside the group as well, which is truly amazing to be part of.
I do have one polite request. Please let anyone who is booked on attend or cancel no later than 48 hours before the walk. Therefore, let's all work together to help as many people as possible. If anyone is not sure if they will be up for it until the day because of medical reasons, please drop me a message, and I will make some arrangements for you. I am here to help everyone.

The purpose is to bring like-minded people together while socialising face-to-face, helping anyone from loneliness to mental health, and having some really meaningful conversations and connections, which is lovely to see. I know this is helping others outside the group as well, which is truly amazing to be part of.

On that note, I want to thank New Forest Activities and Sam Sutton, the owner, who is supporting our community by reducing their costs massively and adapting this to allow everyone the opportunity to attend. I have booked us an unforgettable experience that you will never forget and that will definitely help your wellbeing.

We will be meeting at Oak Road Carpark and sharing lifts to Bailey's Hard due to limited parking.
Half the group will canoe to Beaulieu village or Buckler's Hard, and the rest of us will walk along the river and meet them there.
The other half will get into the canoes and paddle back, and we will walk back and meet them.

This is run by an experienced and amazing company that will take care of us and ensure we are safe. I understand some people may be anxious, and I am here to help. I understand it is difficult to make a different choice and try a new experience; I even know the science behind it. We are run by 95% the subconscious, and the subconscious doesn't like the unknown, but when we try new things, we create new feelings and emotions, and that is how we change.

Please look at the comments when we previously did this event, especially mine about the happiness this brought to everyone and the 164 pictures. Some people came anxious and went away proud, happy and empowered. The state of being had changed!

My purpose is to spread kindness and love with a caring attitude. This is the perfect way to achieve that. One of the greatest pleasures in life is going for a walk or even canoeing in nature. It clears your mind, stretches your limbs, and gives you time to appreciate your surroundings and the simple things in life, which we can so easily forget to do in our day-to-day lives.

The most important thing is that everyone is welcome even if you dont have the money, I can work something out to help you just drop me a message

✨ I’m proud to share
Thanks to the amazing support and energy around this group (and others), I’m so proud and grateful to be the founder of New Forest Wellbeing CIC—a community interest company where every penny left after covering costs goes straight back into the community. I don’t take a wage from this; it’s all about giving back.
This group is just one of the beautiful projects I run. You can explore them all, watch videos, read reviews, and stay ahead of upcoming events by visiting:
👉 https://www.markdarcy.co.uk/new-forest-wellbeing
👉 Visit us on Facebook

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🌿 Important note

If money is tight or you’re currently not working, please just message me—we’ll always find a way that works for you because everyone is welcome

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🌈 What we’re building together is truly special
This community continues to amaze me. The heartfelt conversations, the support, the laughter, the shifts in wellbeing—it fills me with so much joy to witness it all. People walk away lighter, brighter, and more connected. And it’s all because of you.
We’re creating something that really matters. Bringing people together face-to-face, tackling loneliness, supporting mental health, and building real human connections. It’s not just helping those in the group but reaching beyond it too. That’s the ripple effect of kindness in action.

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🚶‍♀️ About the walk
Our walk begins at Matley Wood Car Park, a perfect New Forest starting point leading us towards Gatewood Bridge.

• Distance: around 6 miles
• Terrain: mostly tracks, possibly a bit muddy!
• Duration: about 3 hours
• Midway stop: a peaceful 10-minute break by a flowing river—perfect for a snack and a deep breath

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💚 Let’s walk, talk, and reconnect—with nature, ourselves, and each other.
There’s no rush, no pressure, and no wrong pace here. Just a community group of kind-hearted souls sharing a moment. Come as you are. Speak from the heart. Let nature do the rest.
With love and gratitude,
Mark
New Forest Wellbeing

Due to the success of this group and other events.
I am now the super proud founder of New Forest Wellbeing CIC. This is a community interest company where all the profits go back to the community. I currently don't even take a wage, so 100% goes back.
This community/group is only one of my numerous projects, which are listed on my website. To be the first to learn about amazing events before they fill up, please have a look and sign up without a doubt.
https://www.markdarcy.co.uk/new-forest-wellbeing can be found here.
There are reviews, introductory videos, videos about this community, and more.
Extremely crucial info
The new system requires that you pay by bank transfer right away in order to make a reservation; if you do not already have the information, you can obtain it. I respectfully ask for a donation of a minimum of £19, as all proceeds after costs go to New Forest Wellbeing CIC. If anyone is struggling or not working, please message me, and I will absolutely find a solution. This will not happen, but if you choose not to go, you have shown kindness by contributing to the community.
Important: I want to spend my time helping people, not chasing them, so if you book without paying, your name will be deleted.
This is an exciting new journey for me and everyone else in the community. More events, different events, and making a difference to the world. What experiences and emotions will this bring? One thing's for sure: if we don't make different choices that lead to different experiences, our lives will stay the same.
This community group is incredible in every way—more than I ever imagined—and is helping so many people in so many ways that I actually spoke too, which filled my heart with so much joy. People go away a lot happier after learning something, and the kindness is always flowing.
We are building something special here and changing people's lives for the better, and everyone is a part of that, so thank you.
The purpose is to bring like-minded people together while socialising face-to-face, helping anyone from loneliness to mental health, and having some really meaningful conversations and connections, which is lovely to see. I know this is helping others outside the group as well, which is truly amazing to be part of.

My friend has been so kind and has offered for us to use his land, what we call 'paradise', that even has a herd of deer, up to 500 birds and beautiful lakes.
As a community, we help each other throughout the weekend, from setting up camp to supporting each other in other ways. We have had four camping trips, and no one, not even the most anxious, has regretted attending. Many people go away happier and proud of what they have achieved.
This will be a lovely way to live in the moment, connect with nature, and improve your well-being.
Firstly, you pay £19, which is non-refundable by bank transfer, to reduce your fees (request bank details by message).
Secondly, only after you have paid can you then book your place on Meetup. The money covers the whole weekend
The cost includes camping in a money-can't-buy location (you bring all your own camping essentials, including a tent, depending on how wild you want it to be), a well-being talk, a guided walk from the campsite into the New Forest, a new toilet, campfires both nights with marshmallows, and use of the lakes. Any money left will all go into the New Forest Wellbeing Community Interest Company (CIC). I do not take any money from this for myself, not even a wage.
This is going to be an unforgettable experience on 40 acres of private land, which is nestled between a wildlife sanctuary and the River Avon in Ringwood.
This experience will bring new feelings and emotions and maybe create different choices and behaviours that could make you happier. The unknown can be scary, but very rarely do we come back from experiences like this and wish we had never attended. We would all benefit from looking at our beliefs and where they have come from; one could be not going camping. As a community we always support each other so you can have no worries about that – all you need is a tent and a sleeping bag, as a lot of other people have got camping equipment like cookers and we've got a big barbecue to cook on, etc.
Arrive on Friday from 3pm, set up, dinner together, short walk around the location, relax together around the fire
Saturday: Breakfast at our own leisure. Walk in the New Forest at 10am until 1.30pm, back for lunch. Everyone does what they want afterwards – maybe a trip to Ringwood, a dip in the lake, or relaxing. The choice is yours. Back on site for some dinner together by 5:30 (if you wish), with a campfire to end the evening watching the sun go down over the lake.
Sunday, breakfast followed by helping my friend for an hour to pay some kindness forward and learn something new! We do not need to be off site until 3pm, so there is more time for people to explore the surroundings, visit Ringwood, or simply relax by the lakes, go for a wild swim or just a walk.
Please bring your own food, and I will get a big BBQ going both nights. This is going to be so much fun, and I know we will leave a lot happier.
I'm so grateful to have an opportunity to stay on private land with 2 lakes and beautiful surroundings with people from the community. I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time, connect with nature, and learn something about ourselves along the way.
I'll be taking a paddleboard and kayak so we can have a go on the lake if we fancy a go, or maybe you could try an open water swim. There is minimal light pollution, so the stars will be unbelievable; let's hope for clear skies!
The pictures were taken just the other day when I visited.
We will have a brand new toilet on-site; however, there will be no shower facilities. This is a small price to pay for this chance to stay in paradise.
We will have drinking water and be able to wash up.

My meaningful purpose is to spread kindness and love with a caring attitude. This is the perfect way to achieve that. One of the greatest pleasures in life is being in nature. It clears your mind, stretches your limbs, and gives you time to appreciate your surroundings and the simple things in life, which we can so easily forget to do in our day-to-day lives.
I would love to welcome you to join us in this safe environment where we talk from the heart, not the head, while enjoying nature.

If you are still not sure, please look at the pictures and comments from when we went in May 2025. Life changing!