Planet Wimborne Green Festival 2026 - The Wellbeing Connection

Planet Wimborne Green Festival 2026 - The Wellbeing Connection

Drawing on doctoral research and work with local authorities, the NHS and community organisations, speaker Rosie Equi will explore the benefits of social prescribing (defined by NHS England as an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing (https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/)), and how community connections, volunteering, nature and local activities support health & wellbeing.

Rosie's talk should last about an hour including a Q&A and is on the evening of Thursday 15th October at Wimborne Community Centre (accessed from King Street car park).  Doors will open at 7.15pm for refreshments prior to a 7.30pm start.

About Rosie Equi

Throughout my doctoral research at Bournemouth University, I am exploring how ‘social prescribing’ influences older adults’ experiences of ageing well. This has involved spending time with older adults to examine how community connections, volunteering, nature and local activities can support health and wellbeing. Alongside my PhD, I work with local authorities, the NHS and community organisations to help translate research into practice and improve health and care services. I am passionate about making research accessible and using evidence to build healthier, more connected communities.

This short poem I relate to with walking my dog (or rather, her walking me!). Since bringing her home last year, I have found the daily morning and evening walks really help me to connect with nature, and a great way to start and unwind from my day.

Book your Free Tickets here

Please note numbers are limited so please order your free tickets. You can also pick up tickets from the Fair Ground shop in the Corn Market.

You can find details of all the other great Festival events on our Planet Wimborne Green Festival 2026 website.

Planet Wimborne does incur costs for running Green Festival events and so please consider donating to Plant Wimborne either on the night or on-line (please note an administration charge will be incurred by Planet Wimborne) to help cover costs for running the event.

Travel arrangements

Please consider travelling to the event by walking, wheeling or by bus (buses will drop you off in Wimborne Square and the venue is 5 minutes away). If you do drive (there are several car parks nearby) please consider car sharing.

Accessibility & toilets

The Centre meeting room is accessible. There are toilets and an accessible toilet.

We look forward to seeing you soon.