DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

We look forward to enjoying an exciting line-up of events for the remainder of our 275 anniversary year.

September

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

• The Modern Maverick, Ed Haddon Kingswood Theatre, 6pm Ed has coached over 100 Mavericks over the last 14 years and brings this wealth of experience and their stories into his new book The Modern Maverick. He combines practical experience from working as an entrepreneur, the academic side of human psychology and techniques from coaching people to make real changes that make their lives better.

Ed spent 20 years pursuing a traditional version of success. Rowing for Great Britain, studying at world leading universities, working in global businesses, and becoming an investor. All that he managed to achieve in the end was a deep mid-life crisis. Having been fired from his dream job in 2007. He was broke and broken, requiring a radical rethink. He couldn’t find a book that was helpful, that covered the whole enchilada of life. He found a coach who changed his life and set this book in motion. He has worked through 10,000 hours of thinking, researching, learning, and experimenting about what makes a life well lived.

This lecture is open to the Kingswood Community and will also be streamed live – book your place now.

October

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER

• The 401 Challenge, Ben Smith (401 marathons in 401 days)

Back in 2015-16 Ben Smith became the only person in the world to run 401 marathons in 401 days raising in excess of £330,000 for two anti-bullying charities in the process.

The project won the coveted BBC Sports Personality Helen Rollason Award, along with other awards including the ITV Pride of Britain National Fundraiser of the Year Award. Over the past seven years Ben has been sharing his story across the UK. Ben continues to undertake significant challenges and is taking on some ultramarathons later this year, including 6 ultras in 6 days in 6 US states! Ben will be talking about his background and the significant challenges he has faced and overcome in his life. This lecture is open to students.