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Southside Wellbeing Festival - A weekend of events and activities Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd May 2022

A collaboration between The Wee Retreat CIC and Finn's Place to introduce wellbeing opportunities.

As part of the Southside Fringe we will be bringing you a range of activities and events to offer a taste of activities that will improve and enhance your wellbeing.


All events taking place at:

The Wee Retreat: 2 Myrtle Park, Glasgow G42 8UQ | 0141 423 5564

Finn's Place: Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, Glasgow G42 9QU | 0141 632 7520


A huge thanks to all who came along, to those who lead workshops and classes, the volunteers and staff. 

We're looking forward to next year!

Friday 20th May

Meditation

The Southside Wellbeing Festival starts of with a celebration of World Meditation Day 2022! We want to make meditation as accessible as possible, so Vicky from The Wee Retreat CIC will lead a simple yet effective breathing practice to help guide you to the here and now. No experience necessary.

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Opening event

A showcase event of wellbeing activities across the southside to open our wellbeing festival at Finn's Place! Find out more about what you can do to improve your wellbeing - from yoga, creative writing, massage, pilates, exercise, meditation and more. With taster sessions of music and drumming. Drinks and bites available.

No need to register, just come along on the night.

Saturday 21st May

Scottish Ballet - Elevate

SB Elevate® run by Scottish Ballet aims to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our highly experienced dance health team will support you as you explore your creativity, musicality, balance and posture. Suitable for all. Participants can be seated or standing.

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Wee Open Day

An open day at The Wee Retreat CIC for everyone to get invovled with all the wellbeing activities available to the community. There will be taster sessions, delicious finger food to keep you fuelled and some kid friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. All welcome!

No need to register, just come along on the day.

Time to Dance

Time to Dance® is run by Scottish Ballet for people living with dementia and their families and carers. Come along to Finn's Place and enjoy movement and live music and our highly experienced dance health team will support you. Suitable for all. Participants can take part seated or standing. 

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Fermentation Workshop

Introduction to Fermentation led by Milk Cafe. Looking at simple methods of fermentation and the heath benefits. Bring a clean medium sized jar to pack your veggies into and we'll provide the rest. We'll bring some along to taste and there will be time for questions.  

Sunday 22nd May

Yin Yoga Retreat

Join Jessica for an introduction to Yin Yoga at The Wee Retreat CIC. Beginning with a spoken introduction to Yin Yoga covering the physical, mental and energetic benefits of the practise, then a 1hour 30min class, finishing with a restorative yoga nidra. A blanket, warm jumper and socks are advisable if the weather is cold.

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Breath Workshop

"It's all about the Breath.” Yoga has been sharing the benefits of focusing upon the breath for thousands of years.  Join Mark at Finn's Place for an afternoon of learning and practising breathing techniques that will support better mental and physical health.

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Poetry for Wellbeing

Whether you are an experienced poet, an amateur dabbler or avid reader of poetry, join us at The Wee Retreat CIC for an informal afternoon of nourishment as we share poetry aloud. Feel free to bring something you have written or one of your favourite poems by others or just your good self to enjoy.

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