It's the most wonderful time of the year...
In the run up to the festive period, we're back with our 14 Days of Wellbeing, based on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Learn, Take Notice & Give. Join us for 2 weeks of fun and inclusive activities ending in one of our favourite events of the year - the Reindeer Relay! You can register for any of the activities via our sign up form.
For the Give component, we'll be collecting donations for Westminster Food Bank. The food bank are mostly in need of: long-life fruit juice, UHT milk, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, snacks, cooking oil, shower gel, washing up liquid and washing powder. If you'd like to make a donation, please bring items to Ethos by 3pm on Monday 12 December.
More information on each event and sign up links can be found below:
14 Days of Wellbeing Timetable
- 1 December - Gingerbread House Decorating
- 2 December - Festive Quiz
- 3 December - Healthy Recipe Cookalong
- 4 December - Self Care Sunday
- 5 December - Photography Walk
- 6 December - Festive Zumba class
- 7 December - Garden Club
- 8 December - Coffee Morning and Games
- 9 December - Calligraphy Class
- 10 December - Healthy Recipe Cookalong
- 11 December - Self Care Sunday
- 12 December - Fruit Stall on Campus
- 13 December - Festive Fitness
- 14 December - Reindeer Relay
Come and decorate your own Gingerbread House! We will provide you with a free Gingerbread House kit and after the session you can take your masterpiece home with you. The best bit is - it's edible! Places are limited so please book early via our sign up form to avoid disappointment.
When: Thursday 1 December, 17:00 - 17:30
Where: Junior Common Room, South Kensington
Join us for a quiz and learn some new general knowledge ready to impress your friends and family over the festive period!
When: Friday 2 December, 12:00 - 12:30
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Check out our Instagram for a healthy recipe cookalong and step by step instructions so you can recreate the delicious dish for yourself!
Today, do something that makes you feel good! If you need any inspiration, our Self Care Sunday ideas can help!
Today, we'll join the Photography Society on their walk around Hyde Park to capture some great images and learn more about photography. The session will take around 45 minutes and feature a loop of Kensington Gardens. All you'll need to bring is your smartphone or another camera if you have one.
Although the walk will mainly stick to the paths, suitable shoes for wet grass and a little mud are recommended, and wrap up warm!
If it is raining we will go to the Victoria & Albert museum, which does not require booking for entry.
When: Monday 5 December, 12:30 - 13:15
Where: Meet at the Main Reception in South Kensington campus
Register your interest via the sign up form.
Join us for a Festive Zumba class, get your body moving in your lunchbreak and enjoy dancing along to some festive tunes.
When: Tuesday 6 December, 12:20 - 13:00
Where: Ethos Sports Hall
Join the Gardening Club this afternoon and enjoy being around nature. If the weather is wet we will do inside seed growing so don’t let the weather put you off. The session is relaxed and social with free cups of tea! Register your interest via the sign up form.
When: Wednesday 7 December, 14:30 - 15:30
Where: 15 Prince's Gardens
Wear your favourite Christmas jumper and join us for some games and a free mince pie. Don’t forget to bring your favourite festive hot drink along to the session!
When: Thursday 8 December, 11:00 - 11:30
Where: SALC 3
Come along to our relaxed Calligraphy Class which will provide you with the techniques to make your calligraphy look awesome. We will provide all the equipment for free and you are able to take your calligraphy pen home with you to continue your practice. Places are limited – book early to avoid disappointment via the sign up form.
When: Friday 9 December, 12:30 - 13:00
Where: SALC 4
Check out our Instagram for a healthy recipe cookalong and step by step instructions so you can recreate the delicious dish for yourself!
Today, do something that makes you feel good! If you need any inspiration, our Self Care Sunday ideas can help!
We are giving away free fruit at the entrance to Sherfield next to H-Bar! Come along and say hi and learn all about Move services and what we have to offer you. Plus, find out about one of our favourite events of the year - our Reindeer Relay!
When: Monday 12 December, 12:30 - 13:30
Where: Sherfield Entrance
Join us at Ethos for a festive themed workout of the day! The class will be beginner level and will be a fun way to spend your lunchbreak whilst getting active at the same time. Register your interest via the sign up form.
When: Tuesday 13 December, 12:00 - 12:30
Where: Ethos Studio
OUR ANNUAL REINDEER RELAY IS BACK!
Come and join us for the 1k relay around South Kensington. The Reindeer Relay is open to everyone and is a time rally for teams of up to four. Dress up in your best seasonal outfits and step into Christmas!
There will be prizes for:
- 1st Male
- 1st Female
- Best Dressed Team
Register your team via the sign up form.
When: Wednesday 14 December, 12:00 meet - 12:30 start
Where: Prince's Gardens