It’s December and Christmas is in the air, so get in the festive spirit with our top wellbeing event picks for the month.
Various dates in December, KITCHEN – Kitchen Table Projects Christmas Market, London: Meet the Makers of delicious artisanal food brands and grab home some under-the-radar unique treats to fill your stocking fillers with – or your tummy! kitchentableprojects.com
Various dates in December – Wreath Making Workshops, London: No Christmas is complete without a wreath! If you’re keen on ditching the fake plastic versions or have never warmed up to them, why not get crafty? Just sign up for one of these workshops from Botanique or Southern Wild Florists.
Various dates in December, Monograph Supper Club, London: Tokyo dreaming, but can’t make it to Japan? Let Japan come to you with this multi-course Japanese dinner. We’ve been to the last one and we can vouch for it – the food was delicious and the laid-back atmosphere made it easy to make new friends over traditional Sanuki udon. Welcome back, guys! monographlondon.com
Throughout December, WORLD – Alice in Wonderland at the British Library, London: Inject some magic into your life ahead of the festivities by popping down to this exhibition which explores how Alice has captured our imaginations for so many years, by way of literary paraphernalia. Look out for Lewis Carroll’s original manuscript! bl.uk
4th and 11th December, WELLBEING – Friday Night Sound Journey, London: Fancy some Friday night downtime? Experience the sonic healing frequencies of a Sound Bath – using Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls and Gong – to relax you into the weekend and melt away the stresses and strains of the day. soundawakening.co.uk
5th December, KITCHEN – Chris-tea-mas Feast At The Tea Studio, London: Calling all fana-teacs! If you’re partial to a good brew and have gone pretty much through all the available varieties on the market (sob, we feel your pain) and looking for your next tea fix – don’t miss this tea masterclass. Tea chutney anyone? teastudio.co.uk
5th December, WORLD – Knit Aid Workshop for Refugees: Want to get into knitting and also do a little bit of good in this world? Keep yourself and someone else warm this winter by sign up for this beginners’ workshop. You’ll get the chance to knit a cosy item for you and one for someone in need. knitaid.org
5th December, KITCHEN – HBC Xmas Bash with Wellicious at Wellicious, London: Calling all health bloggers! Join Wellicious for a cheeky Christmas bash – starting with a yoga class, followed by a potluck. Christmas jumpers and homemade festive treats are highly encouraged. healthbloggerscommunity.com
6th December, KITCHEN – Berlin Winter Brunch, London: There are many things Berliners do well – one of them happens to be brunch. If you can’t beat ‘em, join them at this brunch with cozy winter vibes in Clapton. Sehr gut! bruench.com
9th December, WELLBEING -Surrender: Mastering the Compassionate Art of Letting Go, London: Are you a self-confessed ‘control freak’, obsessing over everything and often feeling anxious and stuck? Let it go with this work shop and learn to be present in the ‘now’ and learn some stress release techniques. upcoaching.co.uk
9th December, WORLD – Backyard Cinema At Winterville: Home Alone With Live Choir, London: If you’re Nineties child, chances are that Christmas for your rhymes with ‘Kevin!’. Instead of watching Home Alone at home (alone?) this Christmas, pop down to this Backyard Cinema, complete with live choir. winterville.co.uk
11th December, WELLBEING – Bare Reality: 100 women, Their Breasts, Their Stories, London: Award-winning photographer Laura Dodsworth’s launches her acclaimed book ‘Bare Reality’ which shows unretouched, anonymous pictures of real women’s breasts and stories of their lives. This courageous and moving project successfully explores the tenderness of the female experience – so much so that the campaign has already gone viral and Caitlin Moran is a fan. housmans.com
11th December, WORLD – It’s a Wonderful Life at the Nomad Cinema, London: When it comes to golden oldies, the Christmas film par excellence It’s a Wonderful Life is pretty hard to beat – so this cozy Christmas screening does not go amiss. Beware – it can make grown men cry. whereisthenomad.com
12th December, WELLBEING – Hiking, Tea and Meditation – a healthy weekend in Dorset: Take a break between the madness of pre-Christmas break at work and family holidays with this very apt and appealing weekend in the stunning Lulworth Cove/Durdle Door area. Let nature recharge your batteries and get your zen and inspiration back. billetto.co.uk
12th December, WELLBEING – Qigong and Intensive Relaxation: Discover the Path of Relaxation, London: Interested in exploring Eastern methods of relaxation and meditation? This workshop’s for you – you will learn how to relax using standing, sitting and reclining postures to improve upper and lower spine and help us get a feeling of chi, using Zhineng Qigong healing. westlondonbuddhistcentre.com
12th December, WORLD – Oxford Street Fayre, London: Shopping Christmas gifts? Go ethical with this fair, featuring a huge selection of gifts from fair-trade, handmade, eco and vintage traders and supports the Salvation Army. fairchristmasfayre.wordpress.com
12th December, WELLBEING – Rebel to the core, run with the tribe, London: If you’re already in a kickass shape, do your bit this Christmas and help raise funds to help the humanitarian relief program in Syria by challenging yourself through London’s toughest workout. Not for the faint hearted. core-collective.co.uk
13th December, WELLBEING – The Body and Bircher at The Light Centre, London: Join one of our on-call wellbeing experts Lottie Murphy for a fun pre Christmas Pilates class, followed by a healthy brunch. lottiemurphy.com
14 th -19th December, WORLD – Baby Broadway, London: Looking for a fun Christmas-ey day out with your little ones? Sing, dance and clap along to well-known songs from some of the best all-time musicals, from Mary Poppins to Frozen. Fancy dress is encouraged! babybroadway.co.uk
18th December, WELLBEING – Oasis of Sound: An Evening of Sound Bath + Mantras, London: When the stresses of the city take their toll, find refuge in a haven on tranquillity with the sounds of this vibrational bath to restore and refresh – starting from Tibetan Bowls, Sun Gong, Hang, Sansula and Rainstick, to group chanting. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend! evolvewellnesscentre.com
19th December, WELLBEING – How to Tame Your Inner Critic, London: Does the voice of your inner critic often interfere with your life? You can learn how to tame it and use it to help you flourish in this amusing and informative seminar which insights and findings from evolutionary biology, therapy, acceptance and positive psychology. eventbrite.co.uk
