Launch of the Festival of Compassion

The Festival will be officially launched by Compassionate Gateshead with Mayor Cllr Freda Geddes, special guests and community experts talking about their experience of grief and the need to talk more openly about death and dying. Lili Myers, author, coach and the widow of Hairy Biker Dave will speak about life with and without her husband and use her story to inspire and help others navigate through grief and loss. Dr Kathryn Mannix is a world-renowned palliative care physician, author, and speaker known for helping the public better understand dying, death, and compassionate care through storytelling and education. The launch will also feature some of the activities being put on during the Festival including several short films and will culminate with Mark Deeks talking about the power of music to improve wellbeing, and mental health culminating in a premier performance by Sing United. This event will leave you moved, informed…