Thanks to funding from the Wimbledon Foundation, we ran a health and wellbeing event in October for our students and the local community at Springfield Hospital. 

The event was organised around the five ways to wellbeing: 

1. Connecting with others
2. Being physically active
3. Learning new skills
4. Giving to others
5. Taking notice of the present moment 

Activities included boccia and bean bag tennis with Disability Sports Coach, painting positive rocks to give to others, and making breathing beads as a mindfulness activity. Visitors could also chat to representatives from local health services, including Spectra and the Wandsworth Learning Disability Healthcare Team, and find out about Share's walking group. 

Students from our gardening groups brought plants from the Share Garden to sell, giving them an opportunity to share their knowledge and encourage others to get involved in gardening. 

A particular highlight was a photography exhibition showcasing work by students from our photography club, run by volunteer Steve at the Share Garden. The collection featured photographs taken in the garden, around Springfield Village and in the surrounding park. 

The event also became a joint occasion with the NHS Trust's Health, Safety and Wellbeing event, which was taking place in the same space. The two teams joined forces, bringing together activities and information for students, staff, and other visitors. 

This meant attendees could also have their blood pressure checked, find out about health and safety services and meet members of the London Fire Brigade, who brought along a fire engine for visitors to explore. 

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day bringing people together, celebrating students' achievements and sharing ideas about health and wellbeing across the Springfield community. 

A big thank you to everyone who took part, to our volunteers and local partners, and to the NHS Trust teams who made the joint event such a success.