A community interest company launched by a Devonport mum is running a special event in June to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Pillars of Wellness & Wellbeing CIC, established by Lauren Packham, is hosting a wellness day at Devonport Guildhall, sponsored by Real Ideas and supported by funding from POP.
The event on June 18 will run from 9.30am to 5pm, and there will be multiple speakers throughout the day, delivering presentations, as well as workshops and stalls for wellness-focused businesses.
Speakers include David Rees (meditation), Jo Thyssen (The Yoga Loft), Carlie-Jean (nutrition/ diet), and ex professional footballer turned life coach Martin Pemberton. Michael Allison from California will deliver a presentation from the USA about a science backed approach to optimising resilience.
This event is low cost/free – anyone pre-booking, free or paying, will be entered into a prize draw and the money raised through ticket sales will go to Plymouth Samaritans.
Anyone who makes a donation to enter on the day (suggested amount £3) will be entered into the prize draw, as will anyone who confirms they have walked to the event or travelled on public transport.
Additional raffle tickets can be purchased with prizes worth over £200!
Lauren said:
“The idea of this event is to provide people with some useful tools that they can take away with them that day and implement into their lives. There is a wealth of information, and by coming along and listening to our speakers and visiting our stall holders, you are bound to find something helpful that you didn’t know about, that can help with your mental and physical wellbeing.
“Creating the community interest company was born out of necessity. As a mother working fulltime, which was hard enough pre-pandemic, COVID made things much worse and it can’t be just me feeling that way,” she added.
“Pre-existing mental health issues surfaced and I was also diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. It was while this was at its worst that I realised there is no magic pill, and it’s a combination of many things that make you well, not just one thing.
“I also wanted to share some specific information that has been incredibly helpful to me; this is something that is not ‘mainstream’ but has been very effective.”
Lauren added:
“This event is for people who are struggling, but who are willing to hear the advice and take the steps required to get themselves happier, healthier, and more resilient.
“We all have the power within us to help ourselves, and with NHS services stretched to their limits and waiting lists being so long, now is the time to look after ourselves and each other. It is often those who need the help the most that need to hear about the things they can do, who need to be empowered to help themselves and realise there is hope.
“So if you are someone or you know someone who is struggling with their mental health or a chronic condition, come along and spend the day with us – it could just change your life. Booking is recommended.”
For more information visit www.pillarsofwellnessandwellbeing.com/whats-on
