Wonderfest is a gathering for young people aged 13+, and parents and professionals working with young people to support their wellbeing. Our purpose is to educate and learn while having fun, and to use these positive experiences to create better wellbeing for each and every one of us.

This year will be our very first festival, and we’ll be bringing together a collective of curious and creative minds to facilitate a series of FREE online workshops over 3 days, starting 25th March. You can read more about the events below. We hope you’ll join us, it’ll be a lot of fun!

THURSDAY 25th MARCH

10:00 - 11:00

Emotional wellbeing & trauma informed practice (for professionals)

with Victoria English

Understand how and why trauma impacts on young people and learn how to create a positive supportive culture

10:00 - 11:00

Unlock your confidence and become your best self (for young people)

with Nicole Moran

Celebrate your qualities and what makes you unique with positive self-esteem strategies

10:00 - 11:00

Your language matters (for professionals)

with Yovo from Your Voice Matters

Learn best practice communication skills and ways of working from those in the know – young people.

14:00 - 15:00

Positive wellbeing for staff (for professionals)

with Sarah Hamilton

Learn how small changes can make a big difference to your wellbeing

14:00 - 15:00

Building your wellbeing toolkit (for young people)

with Victoria English

Learn how stress impacts the body and how you can create and implement a plan for better wellbeing

14:00 - 15:00

The Senedd, elections and me (for young people)

with the Senedd’s Education and Youth Engagement team

With the introduction of votes for 16 year olds at the 2021 Senedd elections, understand the election process, how to vote and what your vote means

19:00 - 19:30

Mindfulness (for all)

with Natalie Coombs

Relax and experience a peaceful mindfulness story to end a busy day

FRIDAY 26TH MARCH

10:00 - 11:00

Unlock your potential (for young people)

with Luke Rees

Hear a true story about overcoming life’s setbacks and how self belief can help turn a difficult situation into a positive one

10:00 - 11:00

Engaging young people (for professionals)

with Rhys Stone

Shape a better and more fulfilling role for yourself through a deeper understanding of young people. (Limited to 20 places)

10:00 - 11:00

Make friends and learn to Doodle (for young people)

with Tammie Esslemont

Learn how to doodle like a boss and improve your wellbeing at the same time. (Limited to 20 places)

14:00 - 15:00

Introduction to song writing (for young people)

with Gergo Daroczi

Discover the tips and tricks of song writing in this fun and informal session. (Limited to 10 places)

14:00 - 15:00

Substance misuse and staying safe (for professionals)

with The Switched On team

Learn current trends around substance misuse, and understand the risks and what signs to look out for

14:00 - 15:00

What’s on your mind? (for young people)

with Rhys Stone

Learn how to channel emotions and express your feelings and in a positive way. (Limited to 20 places)

19:00 - 20:00

Yoga (for young people)

with Emma from Yogasteps

Stretch those stresses away with a fun yoga session. (Limited to 20 places)

19:00 - 20:00

Pizza making (for young people)

with Hoogah Cafe

Find out how to make a delicious pizza from scratch, then enjoy it fresh from your oven. (Limited to 12 places)

SATURDAY 27th MARCH

10:00 - 11:00

Get up and go (for young people)

with Mike Scourfield

Discover how you can stay active as part of your daily routine and why it will have a positive effect on your wellbeing

10:00 - 11:00

State of Mind wellbeing workshop (for parents)

with Mark Parry

Learn how small changes here and there can make a big difference to your wellbeing

10:00 - 11:00

Zine making (for young people)

with Swansea Zine Fest

Discover how zine making has become a powerful tool for social change and have fun creating your very own mini zine

14:00 - 15:00

Let your voice be heard! (for young people)

with the Platfform4YP team

Find out how to become a mental health activist and spread a message of positivity

14:00 - 15:00

Creative writing (for young people)

with Natalie Holborow

Get inspired and learn how to write your very own piece of poetry with an award-winning writer. (Limited to 12 places)

18:30 - 20:00

Find Your Words celebration (for young people)

with Natalie Coombs, Jo Furber and Natalie Holborow

Drumroll please! Find out the winners of our Find Your Words competition and hear the winning entries

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GET IN TOUCH

Wonderfest is an event by Platfform, the charity for mental health and social change.

For further information contact:

youngpeople@platfform.org

01656 647722

platfform4yp.org | platfform.org

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