Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice

The free event has been inspired by community gatherings

Two wellbeing practitioners are inviting 100 people to come together for a free Summer Solstice event. On June 21, James O’Keefe, wellbeing coach, co-founder of Unguarded Warrior and life coach psychologist Chris Wimshurst are inviting 100 people to gather at Ivinghoe Beacon for a free evening of breathwork, mindfulness, sound healing and community connection.

100 on the Hill was inspired by the success of initiatives such as Parkrun and community runclubs, which show a growing demand for free experiences that help people connect and improve their wellbeing.

James said: “We wanted to create something that was genuinely open to everyone. Wellbeing can feel exclusive or out of reach, because of cost, confidence or simply knowing where to start. When you look at things like Parkrun or the growth of community run clubs, they’re proving that people are actively looking for opportunities to come together, move, connect and be part of something bigger, and the fact they’re free is a huge part of their appeal.

“100 on the Hill is our version of that. A chance for people to come together in nature, slow down for a few hours and connect with themselves and each other. We wanted to remove as many barriers as possible, which is why we’ve made it completely free to attend.

“So many people are feeling disconnected right now and we believe wellbeing, community and a sense of belonging should be accessible to everyone.”

The event takes place on the evening of the Summer Solstice and aims to bring together people from all backgrounds for a shared experience centred around wellbeing, nature and community.