Festival of Wellbeing 2019
(Mon 24 Jun 2019 - Fri 5 Jul 2019)
Monday 24 June 2019
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Sports 1 - Non UTBS Bookings
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Sports Centre took bookings. |
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Sports 2 - Non UTBS Bookings
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Sports Centre took bookings. |
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Sports 3 - Non UTBS Bookings
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Sports Centre took bookings. |
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Sports 4 - Non UTBS Bookings
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Sports Centre took bookings. |
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| 09:00 |
Bookings taken by Sports Centre |
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Menopause Café At a Menopause Café people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. The objective is to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues and families, so that we can make conscious choices about this third stage of life. A Menopause Cafe is a group directed discussion of menopause with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a support or counselling session. We may split into small groups and you are welcome to just listen, although we hope you will join in on discussions. Our Menopause Cafés are offered:
Who is it for? Anybody interested in sharing their stories, experiences and questions about menopause. All genders and all ages. Men and women and inbetween. Old and young and inbetween. |
| 12:00 |
Great St Mary's Church Tour
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A guided tour around the University Church featuring its remarkable heritage and the significant role it has played in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years. This can be followed by a chance to climb the tower to see the wonderful panoramic views of Cambridge. Weather permitting .... The tower climb is 123 spiral stairs in each direction; you need a strong heart on the way up and strong knees on the way down! Not recommended if you're claustrophobic. Level access to the ground floor for wheelchair users and accessible WC. Please note: There is a charge of £5.00 to climb the Tower. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop |
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Addenbrooke's Art Collection Tour
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Over recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the powerful impact that the arts can have in healthcare settings. In 2007, The Department of Health issued its first ever review of arts in health which recognised that the arts “are, and should be firmly recognised as being integral to health, healthcare provision and healthcare environments, including supporting staff”. This session, hosted by Addenbrooke’s Arts (a programme funded by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust), will include a short talk about the role of arts in health followed by a tour of the art collection in Addenbrooke’s Hospital. For more information about Addenbrooke’s Arts please go to: http://www.cuh.org.uk/corporate-information/services/non-clinical-services/addenbrookes-arts Donations to Addenbrooke's Art would be gratefully received! |
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Madingley Hall Garden Tour
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A one hour walk around the wild grounds of Madingley Hall led by Head Gardener Richard Gant. |
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| 12:30 |
How to Be an Active Bystander
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Have you ever been concerned about a situation affecting someone else at work and wanted to help, but didn't because “Everyone else seems to think it’s ok” or “Nothing will change anyway”? Have you ever heard a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room and felt uncomfortable? Watched a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting and wished you could help? Seen an inappropriate touch of a friend and felt bad for them? You're not alone, we are all observers and bystanders simply by being at work. Come along to this short session to find out why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions we can learn to use to support others around us and, over time, create a respectful and inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in. |
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The international system is shifting from being unipolar to multipolar, just as the consequences of globalisation are creating huge inequalities within and between nations, and the prospect of interstate conflict rises. Two key outcomes have been the rise of populist leaders adept at using social media, and a re-emphasis on national rather than international values. This course taster will look at the changing tensions within the global system as individual states move to reassert sovereignty (such as Brexit) and heighten prosperity (such as America First and China's Belt and Road initiative), even as the world faces the huge challenge of climate change and the need for significant cooperation if the earth as we know it is to be saved. |
Tuesday 25 June 2019
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Bookings directly via Dr Bike website Organised by Sara Aziz - Energy Team |
| 10:00 |
Race Awareness
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This will be an interactive workshop for those who would like to increase their understanding of race and racism. The aim of the session is not only to enhance participants’ confidence in speaking about race but also to provide them with tools to reflect on their role in the circulation of racism, and to build their capacity to challenge racism. |
| 12:00 |
Great St Mary's Church Tour
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A guided tour around the University Church featuring its remarkable heritage and the significant role it has played in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years. This can be followed by a chance to climb the tower to see the wonderful panoramic views of Cambridge. Weather permitting .... The tower climb is 123 spiral stairs in each direction; you need a strong heart on the way up and strong knees on the way down! Not recommended if you're claustrophobic. Level access to the ground floor for wheelchair users and accessible WC. Please note: There is a charge of £5.00 to climb the Tower. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop |
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Super Sleep
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In this 1 hour session led by Sam Thorogood from Tiny Pause learn:
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A Beautiful Mind
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‘The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.’ John Milton Aspects of the mind and subconscious mind will be explored; its emotions, personalities, thoughts and attitudes. Attempts will be made to take practical steps to make our inner lives more rich and the mind more noble. |
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Virtual RPM (Spin Class)
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Virtual RPM Frank Lee Centre Virtual RPM is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. It's fun, low impact and you can burn up to 675 calories a session. With great music pumping and the group spinning as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding. |
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Menopause in the Workplace
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This menopause awareness training session, run by Deborah Garlick from Henpicked, aims to be educational and engaging, helping employees - female and male - to understand:
There will be time for discussion and questions throughout and after the session. |
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Join a tour of Homerton College’s gardens and grounds. 25 acres including a lime walk, an orchard, small courtyard gardens, mixed herbaceous & rose borders, lawns and mature trees. Meeting point : Porter’s Lodge, Homerton College, Hills Road, CB2 8PH |
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Bookings directly via Dr Bike website Organised by Sara Aziz - Energy Team |
Wednesday 26 June 2019
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Start 9:30am at Lucy Cavendish with tea and coffee available to purchase in the café as well as there being complimentary water & fruit. Walk around the gardens of Lucy Cavendish, then up around the Hill, finishing up in the gardens of St Edmund’s at around 11:30am. Senior Tutors of Lucy Cavendish (Dr Jane Greatorex) and St Edmunds (Dr Judith Bunbury) and the Reverend Dr Janet Bunker will be leading the walk. Janet will be pointing out art and architectural points of interest during the walk up the “Hill”. Meeting point is at the Porters Lodge |
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To be held in the Madingley Hall gardens. Come along and spend an hour learning the basic bike maintenance essentials to keep you on the road if the worst happens whilst out on a ride. Session will include wheel removal, innertube repair / replacement and wheel refitting. Handouts will be available detailing the basic minimum kit to carry with you on your bike when out and about. There will also be a basic touch on brake / gear adjustment time allowing. Wheels and bikes with varied running gear will be available on site but feel free to bring along your own bike and tools so that you can practice on the machine you’ll need to work on in your own time. No equipment / spares or maintenance will be available to take away on the day and the session is not designed to give your bike a full service while you wait. |
| 12:00 |
Zumba
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Zumba Frank Lee Centre A dance based workout class to Latin and modern music. A fun great way to have fun shake a few pounds. |
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Join dance artist Filipa Pereira Stubbs to refresh your brain & your body through slow looking at art, listening to music & simple dance. Everyone is welcome; the dance practice is designed for all to participate in & enjoy. Meet in the Fitzwilliam Museum level entrance next to the museum shop and opposite Browns on Trumpington Street. |
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Relaxation Session
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Join a counsellor from the University Staff Counselling Service to unwind during your busy day – it may well make the rest of your day more relaxed and productive. |
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Strengthen Relationships & Teams
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In this 1 hour session:
The Benefits:
Enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. All techniques proven by science. The session will be delivered by Sam Thorogood. He combines proven neuroscience & mindfulness based techniques into useful daily habits. |
| 13:00 |
Come and Sing
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Founded in 1441 by Henry 6th, King's College has Historic landscapes and Gardens rich in heritage and beauty, spend a summer's afternoon exploring them with Senior Horticulturist Steven Coghill. Meeting Place:- Outside the Porters Lodge, King's College, King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1ST |
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Start 2.00pm at Lucy Cavendish. Walk around the gardens of Lucy Cavendish, then up around the Hill, finishing up in the gardens of St Edmund’s at around 4.00pm with afternoon tea in the garden. Senior Tutors of Lucy Cavendish (Dr Jane Greatorex) and St Edmunds (Dr Judith Bunbury) and the Reverend Dr Janet Bunker will be leading the walk. Janet will be pointing out art and architectural points of interest during the walk up the “Hill Meeting point is at the Porters Lodge |
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Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Senior Academic Promotions procedure, highlight the main changes to the process, provide an overview of the SAP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding SAP. We particularly encourage women and staff identifying as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) to attend as they are currently under-represented at senior academic levels. |
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Cycle Maintenance Workshop
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Come and learn what can be achieved with a minimalist toolkit and the application of basic bike repair skills. The course will be split into two halves. The first half will focus on: •How to carry out an 'M' check on your bike •Wheel removal and replacement •Fixing punctures The second half will focus on: •Bespoke requests - your chance to ask the trainer specific questions which can include brake adjustment, gear adjustment, bike set up, wheel trimming etc. Meet by cycle maintenance station/staff cycle parking |