From the team that brought you the hugely successful Health & Wellbeing Live 2017, the Thrive: Discovery Weekend, on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September brings together over 100 inspirational workshops, classes, talks, therapies, activities and exhibitors all under one roof (and garden!) at the stunning Secret Manor in Tunbridge Wells.
Discover positive mental health practices, stress management tools, natural beauty, mindfulness, parenting, yoga and pilates, fitness, craft, cooking, outdoor activities and more. This event is the perfect way to explore different ways to help enhance your family’s lives and thrive!
Each day of the event will have a different line-up, including talks on Hypnobirthing with Your Birth, Your Baby author – Hollie de Cruz, hosted by Mum’s the Word; Men’s mental health with Al Ferguson from The Dad Network; The Power of No with Emma Jefferys and many more.
The Therapy Spa will give visitors the opportunity to try a range of alternative therapies for just £10 for a 20 minute taster session, bookable in advance and ‘Meet the Expert’ is a unique opportunity to book one-to-one 20 minute private sessions with the experts in the beautiful bell tents on the lower lawn, bookable in advance – including ‘Calm and effective parenting techniques for your family’ with Sarah Weller from The Weller Way; the opportunity to get a bespoke wellbeing screening to get a clear picture of where your current health, fitness and wellbeing is now, where you would like it to be and how you can get there – with Day One Wellness.
There promises to be fun for all ages with a range of family friendly activities, including art and craft sessions for kids with Louise Dean and Freckles & Fire; mini fitness classes from Family Inspired Training; the importance of mindfulness for teenagers with Wild and Precious Minds and mindfulness classes for children with Tizz Kids plus much more!
There’s a super selection of interactive free workshops on a variety of exciting topics too, held in a private space in the house. Including the power of laughing in an exhilarating Laughter Workshop with Janice Leahy; Discover the tools and exercises for a great night’s sleep with The Sleep Deep Method coach Beatrix Schmidt and Discover how just 10 minutes of mindfulness can make a huge difference for mums with 10 of zen founder Nikki Wilson.
Don’t forget to check out the Live Kitchen too, with demonstrations from local chefs, nutrition experts and restaurants, including Bruce McMichael from The Lemon Grove – demonstrating Mediterranean dishes; Ben Sulston from Sulston’s Kitchen showing you how to create healthy, tasty dishes and Bobby Brown from the Kentish Hare who will be preparing ‘Creedy Carver’ a Devonshire duck breast with blackberries and Stone Bass Sashimi.
Plus you could win the Kensington Scott oak-topped kitchen island on display with proceeds going to the event partner charity Fegans, a local charity dedicated to supporting and counselling families.
There’ll be a a collaborative of local yoga and pilates studios offering a schedule of free classes throughout the weekend too as well as a Pop-up Bookshop with a range of titles related to the topics at the show plus book signings for authors giving talks and workshops at the event and three dedicated areas for visitors to discover, sample and shop.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful garden views whilst enjoying a selection of food and drinks from Café 1809 (Hildenborough based café founded and run by local hero Dame Kelly Holmes), 65mm Coffee (Tonbridge Old Fire Station) and Wham Bam Mother Bhumi (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free Indian street food). On Saturday Sulston’s Kitchen will be serving a delicious lunch menu and on Sunday, local Gastro pub The Kentish Hare will be serving posh brioche hot dogs.
For further information and to book tickets or register for updates visit Thrive Events HERE.
When: Saturday 29th September – 10am-5pm / Sunday 30th September – 12pm-5pm
Where: The Secret Manor, Mabledon, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0UH
Booking details: Tickets for Thrive Discovery Weekend are £25 per adult per day on the door but book in advance using code THRIVE for a £5 discount off each ticket. Children under 16 go free with an adult. For every child ticket booked Thrive Events will donate £1.50 to event charity partner, Fegans. Tickets can be purchased HERE.