MIND, BODY and soul… The theme of the largest wellbeing festival to take place in Northampton.
The festival takes place at Delapre Abbey on September 1-3, led by specialist female empowerment coach Lucienne Shakir, and features a programme of immersive workshops, talks and activities.
The event will focus on diversity and inclusion and will involve a range of sessions, including a SEN and family day on the Friday and keynote presentations from Laura Hof – world-famous holistic therapist and daughter of ‘Iceman’ Wim Hof on the Saturday. A full day of holistic wellbeing workshops and music are planned for the Sunday.
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Full festival line-up below. Main picture: Lucienne Shakir (right) with Eleanor Sier, of the Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust.
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Eleanor Sier, head of engagement and interpretation at Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust, said: “We are very excited to partner with Lucienne Shakir to host this transformative event, which we hope it will become the largest annual festival of its kind in the county.
“Wellbeing events are an important aspect of our next application for the National Lottery Heritage Fund too and, while we have run similar events like this in the past, they have not been on this scale with the incredible headline speakers and acts planned.”
Delapre Abbey’s grounds provide the perfect backdrop for the festival,” she added. “The whole event reflects our core values of community, wellbeing, and Northamptonshire heritage.”
Lucienne holds good memories of childhood visits to Delapre Abbey’s grounds. “Wellness underpins everything I do and teach as a high-performance coach who is working hard to bust the hustle culture myth,” she said. “I have wanted to host a wellbeing festival in my hometown for a while so I am over the moon it is finally happening and that the inspiring Laura Hof will be headlining to talk about her father’s famous cold therapy techniques.
“I have many fond childhood memories of Delapré Abbey with my grandmother living close by. It holds a very special place in my heart so I jumped at the chance to partner with them for this event. What we have created together is a very special line-up aimed at nurturing the mind, revitalising the body, and uplifting the spirit.”
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
Friday September 1 (4pm-8pm): SEN & Family day, including a local poet and beatbox workshop, Word Guerrilla & Silent Disco.
Saturday September 2 (8:30am-6:30pm): Empowerment day, including keynote speakers Laura Hof, Lucienne Coaching, Men’s Health and confidence by Ned Shakir, as well as a drumming circle by Hannah Lily,Yoga & Pilates classes for all by local teachers and lots more. Other activities on the day include barefoot trail, ice baths, and star gazing with a pizza finale.
Sunday September 3 (8:30am-6:30pm): Holistic Wellbeing day, including yoga with Alterlife, Ife Thomas – Mind Workout, Q&A Autism & ADHD, Gordon Burcham – Mindset & Energy. Reflexology and Indian Head massages, ice baths, luxury facials and sound baths.
A range of local artisan wellness businesses will also host stalls at the event.
Price breakdown:
- Standard Friday Ticket: £2
- Standard Saturday Ticket: £55
- Standard Sunday Ticket: £15
- Full Weekend: £60
- Full Weekend Under 16yrs – £20
For more information and to book visit delapreabbey.org/mindbodysoulfest