Ashley is joined by Neil Lewis (The Empathy Coach) and Becky Percival (Rebecca Percival Coaching), the co-founders of the Warrington Wellbeing Festival, for a conversation about community wellbeing, future-proofing our children, and creating spaces where families feel supported.
Now in its fourth year, the festival has grown into a thriving community event, and this year The Resilient Kid team will be running both the Kids Tent and Teen Tent.
In This Episode We Cover
- How Neil and Becky created the festival and the values behind it.
- Why wellbeing should be accessible for everyone, including free entry for under 18s.
- The growth of the “Wellbeing Warriors” community.
- Stories of lives changed through connection and community.
- What families can expect on the day.
- Why children’s mental health is a community issue.
- The launch of the new Family Pot sessions.
The Warrington Wellbeing Festival 2025 Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 11th July 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 4pm
📍 Venue: The Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Warrington
Tickets: £15 pre-booked | £20 on the day
👧 Under 18s: FREE
What to Expect on the Day
- 50+ wellbeing sessions, talks, and demonstrations.
- A marketplace featuring therapists and wellbeing practitioners.
- The Kids Tent and Teen Tent run by The Resilient Kid team.
- Family Pot sessions and family wellbeing activities.
- Food, drinks, and lakeside surroundings.
Tip from Neil and Becky: Check the programme before you arrive — with so much on offer, planning helps.
Follow the Warrington Wellbeing Festival
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @WarringtonWellbeingFestival
🌐 Website: Warrington Wellbeing Festival
Mentioned in This Episode
- The Family Pot — listen to the dedicated episode on how to run a Family Pot with your kids.
- The Brianna Ghey Legacy Project — briannagheylegacyproject.org
- Happy Place Festival — mentioned as a comparison for festival value.
Quote of the Episode
“Resilience doesn’t build in isolation. It grows in community.” — Ashley
A Note from Ashley
This episode genuinely moved me. What Neil and Becky have built isn’t just a festival — it’s a movement.
We are so proud to be part of the Warrington Wellbeing Festival this year. Come and find us in the Kids Tent and Teen Tent.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Guests
01:07 Becca Introduction
02:35 Neil Introduction
04:01 Shared Values
05:20 Festival Origin Story
08:25 Early Growth and Venue
12:00 Community and Access
16:13 Festival Day Experience
22:32 Kids and Teens Focus
24:07 Why Youth Wellbeing Matters
25:36 Why We Must Act
25:58 Festival Moments That Matter
27:11 Polly Finds Her Calling
28:28 Lynn Stays All Day
30:05 What Excites Us This Year
33:01 Kids and Teens Tents
35:29 Helping Kids Open Up
37:27 Family Pot Sessions
43:15 Accessible Tickets and Value
45:39 Event Details and Thanks
48:11 Resilience Through Community
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