Welcome to the Histon & Impington Wellbeing Festival
The wellbeing of a community and its individual residents has assumed an increasing importance following the experience of the pandemic. HI Friends assembled a group organise a Festival running over two weeks to help us all with many of the different aspects that contribute to our wellbeing.
The range of subjects is very wide from mental health, exercise, menopause, autism, diabetes, support for parents, storytelling, to caring for carers, arts, cooking on a budget, CPR training and much more. So there should be something for everyone during the Festival which includes a few events over the Coronation Weekend.
These events will happen in different ways, with some taking place as mini fairs where it will be possible talk to many different organisations others will be talks or workshops and a number of them will happen outdoors.
HI Friends is a village charity supporting wellbeing for all ages through a wellbeing team and different activities and wellbeing services. If you can help HI Friends through volunteering or making a donation.
Programme
Village Activities Fair
Drop into the Activities Fair and see if one of the more 25 different local different activities appeals to you.
Saturday 22nd April 10.30am – 12.30pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
‘Wonder-full Walk’ Wellbeing Trail for Families
A walk full of wonder… use your senses – sight, sound, touch, smell- to wonder at the amazing place we have to live. Follow the trail with your family and friends
Saturday 22nd April 2pm – 4pm
Start from Histon Baptist Church
Family Story Telling Workshop
Two hours of hands on and fun ways to work as a family using different ways of storytelling to help build relationships, strengthen connections and have some together time. Storytelling can be a creative and powerful therapeutic method to help solve problems, and increase family bonding. The workshop will include practical activities, and is suitable for most ages including children aged 5-15. Workshop led by Emma Moat an experienced play therapist
Sunday 23rd April 2pm – 4.30pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Booking required at bookmyplacenow.uk
Walking Stick Guided Walk
A general introduction to the site explaining why it has been accorded the status of a County Wildlife Site. This walk will go slowly, with frequent stops to admire the views and listen quietly for the birds, to offer an opportunity for those less sure on their feet to experience the site for themselves.
Monday 24th April 2pm – 3:30pm
Croft Close Set-aside
Register at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Wheel of Happiness Workshop
Come ready to explore how to focus on what’s really important in our lives as opposed to what we think is important. Using the coaching tool ‘The Wheel’ be open minded on how to move forward to get closer to the
life they want to live.
Monday 24th April 7pm – 8pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Food for Mood
Join local qualified nutritionist, Caroline Collard, for a practical workshop on how to use certain foods to boost your mood and improve mental health conditions like depression. Find out how different diets and types of food impact our mood- and what are the best foods to eat.
Monday 24th April 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Salvation Army Hall
Covid Spring Booster Vaccination Campaign
Walk in sessions over 75s and other eligible people (no prior booking needed).
Tuesday 25th April
9:30am – 1:30pm
Histon Baptist Church
Falls Prevention Talk
Learn about ways you can reduce your risk of having a fall and exercises to improve your strength and balance.
Tuesday 25th April 10.30am – 11.30am
Histon Baptist Church
Autism & Play
Using ideas from play therapy principles, and from experts working in the field of autism, this workshop looks at how play can support both children, and adults with communication, social skills and the exploration of feelings.
Tuesday 25th April 7pm – 9pm
Recreation Ground
Trees of the Croft Close Set-aside
From Tiny Saplings to Ancient Veterans
On this walk you will learn about the remarkable transformation of the once agricultural field and its historical field boundaries, which include two magnificent trees of great age.
Wednesday 26th April 10:30am – 12 noon
Croft Close Set-aside
Register at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Let’s Talk About Porn – CANCELLED
Unfortunately the speaker has had to cancel due to personal reasons.
How to open conversation with teens about healthy vs unhealthy relationships, and help them recognise and avoid toxic sexual content. Helen Roberts CEO of the Charity Dignify.org will be the guest speaker.
Wednesday 26th April 7pm – 8.30pm
IVC
Booking required eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-about-porn
Histon Hub Treatment & Therapy Centre Open Evening
Come and meet the Health Team at the Centre and find out what’s on offer. The Centre specialises in sports therapies, including injury rehabilitation, physiotherapy, sports massage, sports & healthy nutrition and strength & conditioning workshops for small groups. In addition it offers alternative therapies such as hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and relaxation massage.
Wednesday 26th April 7.30pm – 9pm
Histon Hub Cambridgeshire FA
What does growing older look like?
A look at some of the legal issues we should all think about
An interactive talk from local solicitors Woodfines on will planning, powers of attorney, capacity, probate and the court of protection.
Thursday 27th April 10am
Histon Methodist Church
Flowers in Season Guided Walk
Dave Dives will show some of the interesting flora we have at Long Meadow where he has recorded around 130 species. Given the date hopefully the notable horse chestnut avenue will be in full bloom.
Thursday 27th April 10:30am – 11:30am
Long Meadow
Register at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Menopause Wellness
An opportunity to explore wellbeing during this life transition, and discover how to get the support you need. This event is very much dedicated to supporting Women and their families through the menopause journey.
No matter where you are in your journey, perimenopause, menopause or thinking ahead we hope this event will connect you to the right information, support and people to make sure your journey is as positive
as it can be.
From 6.30pm you can visit a “marketplace of stalls” which will have information and advice from a range of experts in their field covering: exercise, nutrition, pelvic health, mental health & general wellbeing. There will also be advice that could help you set up a local menopause support group, opportunities to have a Health Check (Pre-register at healthyyou.org.uk or call 0333 005 0093 for more information) and of course some Menopause experts on hand to answer any of your questions.
At 7.00pm we will invite our guest speaker Kate from Menopause Support the body behind the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign. Kate is a registered nurse who has spent over 13 years specialising in women’s health with extensive experience in menopause and fertility. Following Kate’s talk there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask any questions.
At 8.00pm there will be a second opportunity to look over the stalls and a chance to connect with others in the room, sharing experiences in a friendly environment. (…and a little bonus, with the event drawing to a close at 8.30pm you‘ll be home by 9!!)
We feel this is going to be a fantastic and informative evening and certainly encourage you to come along, spread the word and even bring a friend or two.
Thursday 27th April 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Histon Baptist Church
Booking required at bookmyplacenow.uk
CPR Training
Join MAGPAS trainer Nicola Cooper to learn skills which could potentially save someone’s life. These one-hour sessions will cover cardiac arrest, CPR, and include the opportunity to practice using defibrillators and illuminated feedback manikins.
Thursday 27th April 6pm – 7pm and 7.15pm – 8.15pm
Histon Methodist Church
Booking required at bookmyplacenow.uk
OutoftheBox storytelling: ‘Wisdom – Wonder-Wellbeing’
Join Helen Bell for a 90-minute session of playful wondering to support wellbeing. Helen will share stories created in sand, and invite participants to join in through play and creative responses. A great way to connect to yourself and to those around you. Suitable for adults and children (7+)
Friday 28th April
3.45pm – 5.15pm
Histon Methodist Church
Family Creative Hub
Bringing families together to improve wellbeing through creativity. Come along for an hour of wellbeing craft activities for school-aged children, and time to chat and relax for parents.
Saturday 29th April 11am – midday
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Mindfulness and Art Workshops
‘Drawing yourself into the present moment’ led by Helena Perry
Two-hour workshop exploring the healing power of drawing and meditation, and the connection between them. A guided session, suitable for all artistic levels and those who have never meditated. During the session, you will complete a series of hands-on exercises, equipping you with new ways of grounding yourself and looking at the natural world.
Saturday 29th April and Sunday 30th April 10am – midday
Croft Close Set-aside
Booking required at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Tickets £5
Good Grief Café
We welcome our community to the Good Grief Café in collaboration with Cruise Bereavement. None of us are experts, so we want to learn to navigate grief together with practical support to live with grief, in our homes, our hearts & our community.
Sunday 30th April 2pm – 4pm
Salvation Army Hall
Register on the day
Churches Together Songs of Praise
Singing, being together and faith are great for wellbeing! Share in refreshments afterwards.
Sunday 30th April 3pm
Histon Methodist Church
Impington Running Festival & Super Sensory 1k
A Family Running Festival with runs for all ages: 200m toddle, 500m, 1k, 3k and 5k. Plus a fully inclusive Super Sensory 1k celebrating the five senses.
Monday 1st May Register from 9am
Recreation Ground
Walking Stick Guided Walk
A general introduction to the site explaining why it has been accorded the status of a County Wildlife Site. This walk will go slowly, with frequent stops to admire the views and listen quietly for the birds, to offer an opportunity for those less sure on their feet to experience the site for themselves.
Tuesday 2nd May 10:30am – 12 noon
Croft Close Set-aside
Register at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Teen Active
An inclusive exercise class for all levels of fitness aimed at teenagers. It will incorporate a fun combination of cardio body conditioning and dance moves to music. Advance booking and consent of appropriate adult required.
Tuesday 2nd May 4pm – 4.45pm
Histon Methodist Church
Booking required – please email missfitllm@gmail.com if you would like to attend
How to Listen to Your Teenager
This session will address how to find ways to successfully communicate with your teenager, how to actively listen, and increase connections and bonding with them in what might feel like a scary and unsafe world. It may include one or two hands on activities!
Tuesday 2nd May 7pm – 9pm
Recreation Ground Community Room
Circle of Security
Helen Bell and Kate Logan are part of the charity Connected Lives; a charity that exists to help relationships thrive They will provide an information-sharing session about Circle of Security Parenting, an eight week course that is transformational for many families. There will be an opportunity to sign up to future courses during the evening.
connectedlives.org.uk/cambridgeshire-hub
Tuesday 2nd May 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Kay Hitch Way Community Centre
Caring for Carers
Are you a relative of or unpaid carer for someone who could not manage without you? This event is a chance for you to find out what support is available for YOU as a carer, to help you stay well and thrive in your caring role. Short talks, support organisation representatives to talk to, health MOTS and a chance to meet others in similar situations.
Wednesday 3rd May 2pm – 3.30pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
HI Friends Wellbeing Café Open Evening
This special session will include a brief introduction to the benefits of breathwork, mindfulness and visualisation on improving overall wellbeing. Sophie Howell, Mental Wellbeing worker for HI Friends, will guide you through some simple exercises that can be easily implemented into your daily life.
Wednesday 3rd May 5.30pm – 7pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Join our local qualified nutritionist, Caroline Collard, for a practical workshop on how to make healthy meals for all the family on a budget. You will get the opportunity to make and take home a couple of healthy, yet delicious, meal and snack options, plus lots of the tips and recipe sheets to help you stay on track.
Wednesday 3rd May 7pm – 9pm
Salvation Army Hall
Booking required To book email carolinecollardhealth@gmail.com
End of Life Care is Everyone’s Business
Learning to Support Our Community
Our growing and ageing population needs more help than ever to navigate end of life care in the modern world. How can a community help each other to live and die well? A personal reflection on supporting the journey not the destination. Evening led by Jo Franklin, HI Friends End of Life Support worker.
Thursday 4th May 7pm – 8pm
Kay Hitch Community Center
NHS Health Check
An NHS Health Check looks at your general health recording your height, weight, age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure, cholesterol and HbA1c. For residents registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough Aged between 40 – 74 years. You should have a health check every 5 years if you have not had a stroke, or you do not have heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease.
Thursday 4th May 2pm – 6pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Register at healthyyou.org.uk or call 0333 005 0093 for more information
Covid Spring Booster Vaccination Campaign
Walk in sessions over 75s and other eligible people (no prior booking needed).
Thursday 4th May 3.30pm – 6pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Diabetes Prevention & Information
Get advice about prevention and learn more about diabetes with Diabetes UK.
At 5.30pm there will be a specialist talk on general healthy lifestyles.
Thursday 4th May 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Saint Andrew’s Centre
Bird Song Guided Walk
May is one of the best months to get out and enjoy nature! These guided walks, led by a birding enthusiast, will be all about enjoying the early morning bird song, and seeing a summer migrant or two as a bonus.
Friday 5th May 9am – 10:30am and Sunday 7th May 8am – 9:30am
Croft Close Set-aside
Register at abbeyfields.online/events-calendar
Coronation Boogie Night
Dance the Coronation Night away with a great band ‘Superstition’.
Saturday 6th May 7.30pm – 11.30pm
IVC
Booking required at bookmyplacenow.uk
Cogwheel Cambridge Coronation Stride
A choice of distance options from 6 and 13 miles, to a Cambridge perimeter walk of 27 miles. Full information at cogwheelcambridgestride.org.uk
Sunday 7th May 8am onwards
Start at Recreation Ground
Family Sports and Games Hub
Enjoy a Bank Holiday fun afternoon of sports and games for families including some coach-led activities for under 4s and under 7s.
Monday 8th May 2.30pm – 4pm
Recreation Ground
Wellbeing Festival Reflections
An opportunity for interested parties to reflect on this year’s Wellbeing Festival: what went well, what needs have been identified in the community, wellbeing needs/support perhaps identified and actions needed!
Thursday 18th May 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Kay Hitch Community Centre
Talks
Workshops
Outdoor activities
HI Friends would like to thank the Abbeyfields Charity for organising the walks.
With grateful thanks for the support of Histon Beer Festival, SCDC Community Chest and National Lottery Awards for All