Southside Wellbeing Festival 2023
The Southside Wellbeing Festival, in Partnership with Finn’s Place, The Wee Retreat CIC is back for 2023 after its hugely successful premier last summer. Expect to find lots of free and pay-what-you-can events to boost the wellbeing and mental health of Glasgow's Southside
The festival is generously funded by Glasgow Community Mental Health Fund and aims to increase the wellbeing of southsiders by introducing a variety of exciting activities from meditation, yoga, cycling, guitar and more.
The Southside Wellbeing Festival
The Southside Wellbeing Festival is returning for its second year September 1st-3rd, 2023. The festival will feature a wide variety of events and activities to promote health and wellness, including yoga, meditation, tai chi, dance and more. There will also be outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and foraging, as well as kids' classes and family-friendly events.
The festival will be held at four venues in the Southside of Glasgow: The Wee Retreat, The Hidden Gardens, The Well Multi-cultural Resource Centre, and Finn's Place. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online. Or visit one of our venues for assistance in booking.
“We are excited to bring the Southside Wellbeing Festival back for its second year,” said Scott Miller, one of the festival organisers. “This year's festival will be bigger and better than ever, with even more events and activities to choose from. We hope that it will live up to last year’s success and that everyone will come out and enjoy a weekend of wellness and fun.”
What’s On?
Friday
On Friday 1st September, the festival kicks off with some taster sessions held at The Wee Retreat CIC and Finns Place. Later that evening, The Wellbeing Fayre will take place at Finn’s Place where visitors can find out more about what you can do to improve your wellbeing - from yoga, creative writing, massage, pilates, exercise, meditation and more. Expect taster sessions of music, dance and shiatsu as well as refreshments. Our Wellbeing Fayre is open to the public and free.
Saturday
On Saturday 2nd September, We’ll be hosting some outdoor events which start at The Wee Retreat and will take you to green spaces nearby. Expect a fun-filled day of taster sessions, delicious finger foods and some child friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. Meanwhile, over at Finn’s Place, it's all going on with singing, dancing and Tai Chi. There are lots of activities to improve your mental, physical and social wellbeing.
If you fancy getting a relaxing hand massage, then pop over to The Well, multicultural resource centre where we have sessions running throughout the day specially for women. With crafty activities to keep the kids entertained.
Sunday
Finally on Sunday 3rd September, Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at Glasgow's Hidden Gardens! Stretch out and find your inner peace with our yoga sessions, then listen to enchanting stories with our captivating storyteller. Explore the wonders of nature with our workshop series, and learn to strum a tune on our guitars with our music lessons. And don't forget to stick around for the refreshments and other exciting activities happening throughout the day! Whether you're looking for a new adventure or simply a day of relaxation, there's something for everyone in our beautiful Hidden Gardens.
Tickets and Prices
Almost all of the events at The Southside Wellbeing Festival are pay-what-you-can or free to ensure that as many people can join in with our exciting programme.
You can find out more about our events by visiting www.southsidewellbeingfestival.co.uk . Alternatively, look up the Southside Wellbeing Festival on Eventbrite to book yourself along to anything that catches your eye. Or you can find us on Facebook @SouthsideWellbeingFestival.
Some events require pre-booking as spaces are limited and last year many events sold out completely. If you need assistance navigating the online booking system then pop along to one of our venues - The Wee Retreat, Finns Place, The Hidden Gardens or The Well and a member of the festival team will be happy to help.
There are so many Community Interest Companies, charities and third sector organisations working to put this festival on. Come along and show them your support.
The festival is open to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or background. It is a great opportunity to learn about different wellness practices, meet new people, and connect with your community.”
The Southside Wellbeing Festival runs as part of the Southside Fringe Festival 2023. It is co-organized by The Wee Retreat CIC, a meditation and wellness centre in Glasgow which hosts various mindfulness workshops and community events on a weekly basis. The festival is also organised by the charity Finn’s Place, a centre for community wellbeing which provides local residents a plethora of exciting wellbeing activities to improve local mental health. The event hopes to engage with southsiders to provide an insight into how mindfulness and wellbeing can influence and improve their lives. For more details or to discuss this event, please contact:
Scott Miller
Digital Content and Marketing Officer