Community of Practice 5

Community of Practice 5

Join us at the AfHN's Community of Practice where we'll be sharing, learning, and connecting!

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By Action for Happiness Northamptonshire
102 followers
Lots of repeat customers 📈

Date and time

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00 - 16:00 BST

Location

Delapré Abbey

London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AW Northampton NN4 United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join us for the 5th Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Community of Practice – a special gathering to celebrate one year of community building, Champion-led action, and place-based wellbeing across Northamptonshire.

This event brings together Champions, volunteers, system leaders, and local organisations to reflect on our shared progress and energise the next stage of our movement for happier, healthier communities.

✨ Tune In

  • Be welcomed by the Director of Public Health, celebrating the importance of community-led wellbeing
  • Hear reflections from Dr. David Smart, AfHN Chair, on the Year of Happier Living, organisational partnerships, and Champion's impact
  • Explore key insights from Michael Maher, Evaluation Lead, on the first year of the Community of Practice


🤝 Connect

Celebrate stories of local change from our inspiring Champions:

  • Tessa Matthews & Jon Haslam – Place-based leadership (Towcester & local networks)
  • Emma Tanner – Carers Association & Social Prescribing
  • Becky Kings – Children & Young People (not confirmed)
  • Matthew Bushell – Men of Working Age & the Team Mates project
  • Donna Walker – Champion Pathways & REDS Recovery College
  • Chris Griffiths – NHFT, Happy Cafés in health contexts
  • Mikey Kemp – Wellbeing in workplace and anchor institutions

These voices will highlight what’s working, what we’re learning, and how Champions are weaving the 10 Keys into everyday life across different settings.

🌟 Take Action

Join interactive group discussions on key themes, hosted by our network leads:

  • Men of Working Age – with Matthew Bushell
  • Children & Young People – with Debbie Tew
  • Volunteering & Champion – with Jonathan Cook
  • Organisations – with Dr. David Smart

These sessions will co-create ideas, inspire next steps, and help shape the future of the Community of Practice.


🎯 Why It Matters

This event marks a significant moment for AfHN – one year of collective learning, local leadership, and kindness in action. It’s also a launchpad for deeper collaboration in 2024–25.

Whether you're a Champion, a partner organisation, or just starting your journey with us – this is your space to connect, contribute, and belong.

💛 Be part of the change.
Let’s celebrate what we’ve built together – and shape what comes next.

#CommunityOfPractice #YearOfHappierLiving #Northamptonshire #ActionForHappiness #10Keys #ChampionsNetwork

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Action for Happiness Northamptonshire
102 followers
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Welcome to the Action for Happiness Northant's Hub events! We are thrilled to offer a variety of engaging and uplifting events designed to promote well-being, resilience, and a sense of community. Our events include:

Champions Training: Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to integrate the Ten Keys to Happier Living into your life and share them within your community.

Community of Practice Gatherings: Connect with like-minded individuals and organisations to share insights, best practices, and resources to further the happiness movement.

Happy Cafe Events: Join us in a friendly and welcoming environment to enjoy meaningful conversations, build connections, and support one another on our journey to happiness.

Our mission is to foster a supportive community that inspires positive change and well-being. We look forward to having you with us as we work together to create a happier, kinder world!