Event Date: Wednesday 7th June 2023

Time: 8.30am to 9.15am arrival and registration , 9.25am start - 4.30pm close.

KEY NOTE SPEAKER: TERRY WAITE CBE.

Description:

Following last year’s conference on Creating Harmony in the Community we are delighted to announce the second conference centred around community and health.

Our aim is to open a discussion about the importance of harmony with our inner and outer landscape and the symbiotic relationship that communities both large and small have with our health.

Here is what we have in store for you....

9.00am: Introduction and Welcome to Bournemouth University.

PART 1 : “THE ROLE OF CONNECTION AND BELONGING”

Setting the Scene: Michael Dooley.
Connecting Nature to You and You to Nature: Gareth Sherwood.
Belonging in the Community: Kim Samuel.
Vita Nova
Q's and A's Discussion.

Break Time.

PART 2 : “BEYOND PILLS TO RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING”

The Healing Power of Poetry: John Kay.
The Healing Power of Music: Dougie Scarfe.
The Healing Power of Faith: Martin Bedford.
The Healing Power of Animals: Eva Hamilton.
Beyond Pills and the Need for Social Prescribing in the Community: Michael Dixon / Sarah Stacey.
Q's and A's Discussion.
Armchair Yoga: Lisa Hardisty / The Peace Pyramid.

Lunch Break.

PART 3a: "Healing with Nature"

Nature Heals: Sybil King.
Journey to Wilding: Mike Wilks.
Walking and Talking in, and with Nature: Miles King.

PART 3b: "Healing Communities"

Soroptimists and the Community: Gail Thomas.
Equality and Diversity in the Community: Chika Udezue.

Part 4 : KEY NOTE SPEAKER: TERRY WAITE CBE. “Healing Loneliness”

Harmony 2 Group Panel Q's and A's / Discussion.

4.15pm: Reflection and, Way Forward: Michael Dooley.

4.30pm: Close.

20 EXHIBITORS/INFORMATION STANDS

If you are an organisation attending this event and would like a space within our information stands area, please respond to the related question in the registration form. Places limited.

The project of Creating Health and Harmony in the Community is growing, and at the end of the conference we hope to have the framework for the creation of a foundation.

PARKING: As parking is limited, please share with friends/colleagues.

Food and refreshments purchasable throughout the day available at Bournemouth University catering outlets.

Kind Regards:

Michael Dooley / Nigel Hedges / Layne Hamerston.

For further information on this event please contact:

Layne Hamerston: Bournemouth University Community Partnership Manager. lhamerston@bournemouth.ac.uk

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CREATING HEALTH AND HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY 2023