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Wed 27 Jun 2018 – Mon 2 Jul 2018

Wednesday 27 June 2018

09:00	Simple Stretches Finished 09:00 - 10:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Start the day the way you mean to continue. Learn some easy and effective stretches that you can do from your desk to refresh you, not only in the morning, but whenever you use them thereafter.
11:45	Cycle ride to Logan's Meadow with picnic! CANCELLED 11:45 - 12:45 Old Schools Join us for a led cycle ride to Logan's Meadow at lunchtime for a picnic (weather permitting)! All abilities welcome, rides will be led by 2 fully trained cycle instructors and will start and return at Old Schools courtyard. All you need to bring is a bike and some lunch!
12:45	Tower Tours at the University Library Finished 12:45 - 13:30 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall At 157 feet tall Cambridge University Library’s tower is its most recognisable feature, and can be seen for miles around. This tour of the tower, normally accessible only to Library staff, reveals some of the secrets held in its collections. The subject of the UL’s current exhibition, the tower collections (over half a million books on 11 floors) tell the story of two centuries of popular publishing in the UK, received under the Copyright Act and since 1934 held in the tower as ‘secondary’ to the Library’s main academic collections. Victorian toys and games jostle for shelf space with colourful children’s books, Edwardian fiction in pristine dust jackets and popular periodicals. Now recognised as a treasure trove for researchers, its collections tell the story of our national life through the printed word. The exhibition can be viewed in the Milstein Exhibition Centre before or after your tour. Please note that the lift stops on the 15th floor. Access to the 16th floor is via a single flight of stairs. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces or those with mobility issues. 18s and over only In the event of a fire evacuation or lift failure, access up or down the tower is via 200+ steps. Therefore, this tour is not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces Bags and large coats must be left in our Locker Room off the Entrance Hall before the tour commences No food or drink may be consumed at any point on the tour The tower is a high-security area and the Library reserves the right to search tour visitors on exit
13:00	Come and Sing Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Great St. Mary's Church Singing is great fun and a brilliant way to boost your physical and mental well-being. Come and spend a lunchtime in the University Church singing two short and well-known choral works, Mozart's 'Ave Verum Corpus' and Handel's 'See the conquering hero comes' with the church's music team, culminating in short performance at 1.45pm. Printed music will be provided on the day, and, although prior registration is not necessary, if you contact the team to sign up in advance we can also provide links to listen the music before the day. Everyone has a voice, everyone can sing, and everyone is welcome!
	Total Worker Health - Its International Reach? Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Newnham College Professor Dame Carol Black's Annual Wellbeing Lecture; Integrating traditional Occupational Safety and Health protection programmes with the wider determinants of health in the workplace - stress, quality of management and leadership, autonomy, flexibility - is not easy to achieve, and many barriers, especially cultural ones, must be overcome. The lecture will take and international lens and look at progress around the world in achieving this highly desirable goal. Total Worker Health, when properly embedded, impacts the wellbeing, not only of workers, but also of their families, communities and the economy. This lecture takes place at the Principal's Lodge, Newnham College.
14:00	Tour of Magdalene College Gardens Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Magdalene College, Magdalene Street A tour of the College grounds looking at the development of the grounds over the centuries.

Thursday 28 June 2018

00:00	UBS - WDYDTL? Finished 00:00 - 00:05 Room to be confirmed Spreadsheet list received 08 Oct 2019 Includes people who have attended multiple sessions on different days but no dates given
11:00	Introduction to Wellbeing Advocates Finished 11:00 - 12:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Over the last year, as part of the University’s wellbeing initiative, WellCAM, Wellbeing Advocates have been nominated in departments to provide guidance and a general signposting service about wellbeing issues, including mental or physical health and dignity at work concerns, to members of staff, as well as promoting local and University-wide wellbeing initiatives. If you could like to find out more about WellCAM, this role and examples of local initiatives being taken forward, please book a place.
12:30	Positive thinking and Meditation Finished 12:30 - 13:15 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room A 45 minute session providing a brief introduction to mediation and how to access the deep reservoir of positive qualities that are in all of us. The mediation process can help support your general wellbeing and develop your thinking to its full potential. The session will include short meditations as well as a chance for discussion and questions.
13:00	Museum Mindfulness Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Mindfulness is a form of meditation that asks you to bring your full attention to the present moment. In this hour-long workshop, we will be seeing how mindfulness techniques can be used to deepen your appreciation of museum or gallery collections and also how museums and galleries can assist with mental health. The workshop starts with a close observation of objects from the MAA’s handling collection and will then move to use mindfulness in a gallery setting.
14:00	Tour of Westminster College Finished 14:00 - 16:30 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Tour of gardens, the discovery of the Prayers Labyrinth and the Art Studio where an arty activity will take place. Afternoon tea at 4pm will be included.
15:30	Introduction to Basic Book Making with Cambridge Art Makers Finished 15:30 - 16:00 Institute of Continuing Education, West Room Have you ever wanted to craft a book? Learn some basic book-binding techniques to make useful books in which to plan your life-work balance, or to make more exotic art books to express your creative flair! Experience the therapeutic benefits of making with a new technique explored every half hour. Stay for half an hour or all afternoon, simply book (no pun intended) your arrival time.
16:00	Introduction to Basic Book Making with Cambridge Art Makers Finished 16:00 - 16:30 Institute of Continuing Education, West Room Have you ever wanted to craft a book? Learn some basic book-binding techniques to make useful books in which to plan your life-work balance, or to make more exotic art books to express your creative flair! Experience the therapeutic benefits of making with a new technique explored every half hour. Stay for half an hour or all afternoon, simply book (no pun intended) your arrival time.
16:30	Introduction to Basic Book Making with Cambridge Art Makers Finished 16:30 - 17:00 Institute of Continuing Education, West Room Have you ever wanted to craft a book? Learn some basic book-binding techniques to make useful books in which to plan your life-work balance, or to make more exotic art books to express your creative flair! Experience the therapeutic benefits of making with a new technique explored every half hour. Stay for half an hour or all afternoon, simply book (no pun intended) your arrival time.
17:00	Cycle Maintenance Workshop Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Clinical School, Foyer Bring along your bike and learn what can be achieved with a minimalist toolkit and the application of basic bike repair skills. The workshop will include general bike checks (‘M’ Check), reviewing gears, removing and replacing wheels, choosing and applying lubricants, fixing punctures, the contents of a basic tool kit, adjusting brakes and, if time allows, bike cleaning tips, how to replace brake blocks and any bespoke requests you might have.
17:30	Introduction to Basic Book Making with Cambridge Art Makers Finished 17:30 - 18:00 Institute of Continuing Education, West Room Have you ever wanted to craft a book? Learn some basic book-binding techniques to make useful books in which to plan your life-work balance, or to make more exotic art books to express your creative flair! Experience the therapeutic benefits of making with a new technique explored every half hour. Stay for half an hour or all afternoon, simply book (no pun intended) your arrival time.

Friday 29 June 2018

12:00	Relaxation Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Staff Counselling Service Relax and unwind in the middle of your busy day – it may well make your afternoon more productive. You will leave this session with some tips for relaxing in the workplace on a daily basis.
12:30	Can mindfulness help to deal with stress? Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Clifford Allbutt Lecture Theatre Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Both Dr Julieta Galante and Professor Peter Jones will be sharing their recently published findings at the Festival of Wellbeing. "This is, to the best of our knowledge, the most robust study to date to assess mindfulness training for students, and backs up previous studies that suggest it can improve mental health and wellbeing during stressful periods" Dr Julieta Galante Professor Peter Jones adds: “The evidence is mounting that mindfulness training can help people cope with accumulative stress. While these benefits may be similar to some other preventative methods, mindfulness could be a useful addition to the interventions already delivered by university counselling services. It appears to be popular, feasible, acceptable and without stigma.”
	Music Appreciation Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Listen to the beauty of Samuel Barber’s Adagio and allow yourself a moment to indulge. Discuss over a cup of coffee how you react to the original version for string orchestra and compare it to the Agnus Dei, that Barber arranged himself for voices in 1967.
14:00	Casting New Light on Classical Sculpture: A Tour of the Museum of Classical Archaeology Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Faculty of Classics, Museum of Classical Archaeology The Museum of Classical Archaeology's light and airy cast gallery hosts a roll-call of some of the most famous sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome - but why do we have a collection of copies (or 'fakes')? Find out more about the history of the casts, ancient and modern, on this tour.
	The Historic Landscapes and Gardens of King's College Finished 14:00 - 15:30 King's College, Porter's Lodge 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.

Monday 2 July 2018

11:30	The Ins and Outs of Cycling in Cambridge Finished 11:30 - 12:30 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 142 To be held at the Sidgwick Site, Room 142, Media Centre This hour long interactive seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights and cycle safety tips. Feel free to bring along your lunch!
12:00	Madingley Hall Tour Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Discover the majesty of Madingley Hall. Imagine stepping into one of the magnificent frescos on a guided tour. Let the mystery and magnificence of the past surround you and escape from the cares of the day.
	Perfectionism - Friend or Foe? Finished 12:00 - 13:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well' - This talk will introduce psychological perspectives on perfectionism and consider some of its unhelpful consequences, and consider healthier alternatives. The session will be facilitated by Dr Jan van Niekerk, Clinical Psychologist.
	Great St Mary's Church Tour Finished 12:00 - 12:30 Great St. Mary's Church 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 will 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 WC with disability aids.
15:30	A Walking history of Newnham College Gardens Finished 15:30 - 16:30 Newnham College, Porter's Lodge Newnham College gardens are one of the hidden treasures of Cambridge and a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening. Come and join the Head Gardener for a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening.