Two Halton community organisations are joining forces to offer families a free day of wellbeing in Widnes this August. The Family Peace Retreat takes place on Sunday 2 August at St Marie’s Church and is being billed as an opportunity for households to step away from screens and spend time together during the school holidays.
What the retreat offers
The event is open to individuals, groups of friends and whole families. Local practitioners will lead a variety of activities through the day aimed at adults and teenagers, while children will have dedicated sessions designed to be accessible and age-appropriate. The organisers say the retreat builds on a pilot programme run earlier this year that focused on mothers, female caregivers and their daughters.
- Yoga and tai chi sessions for adults and teenagers
- Children’s yoga and tai chi in a separate space
- Breathwork, guided meditation and sound baths
- Family-focused Flourishing Families activities
- Event closes with a family sound bath
Local organisations behind the day
The retreat is organised by Fortuna Female Society in partnership with The Brianna Ghey Legacy Project. Fortuna Female Society previously ran a six-session pilot of the Flourishing Families programme through its Let Her Shine group earlier in the year; organisers say the Peace Retreat extends that approach to the wider community for a day.
"We are really thrilled to be collaborating with The Brianna Ghey Legacy Project to bring the Peace Retreat to Halton. Both of our organisations share a passion for improving connection and wellbeing within the community, making this partnership a natural fit. Together, we are excited to offer families the opportunity to take some time out, slow down, and prioritize their wellbeing."
The quote above was provided by Laura Bevan, founder of Fortuna Female Society. The event is free to attend and open to anyone in the community, organisers emphasise.
Practical information and local context
Families looking for a low-cost option to occupy some days during the six-week school break are likely to find the retreat timely. The organisers highlight concerns about parents feeling stretched over the holidays and children spending more time on devices as a motivation for the initiative.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 2 August |
| Venue | St Marie’s Church, Widnes |
| Cost | Free |
Those interested in attending should check with the organising groups for any further details such as session times, accessibility arrangements or whether prior registration is recommended. As a free community event, capacity may be limited and advance enquiries can help ensure a place.
For many Halton households the retreat represents a practical, low-cost way to try wellbeing practices together and to access local support networks in a relaxed environment. The collaboration between these two groups reflects ongoing community efforts to increase wellbeing provision and family support across the borough.
