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As part of our programme of ReBalance Bath Festival of Wellbeing, Bath Medical Museum collaborated with Designability and researchers at the University of Bath to present a small-scale yet highly significant and enlightening exhibition showcasing the importance of creating supportive environments and aids to promote ‘Wellbeing’ and ‘Wellness’ for everyone.
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The exhibition has come to an end, and we thank you for your generous support and contribution, which have made it a huge success.
Over the Easter Holidays, Bath Medical Museum invited Bathonians to remember the disaster of 1088 when the city was burnt to the ground, rather than focusing on 1066. It was during this time that two of Bath’s most influential heroes began their work.
All families were invited to join in with a series of free Easter Holiday activities at Bath Medical Museum in The Hetling Pump Room, just opposite Bath Thermae Spa and very close to the Cross Bath in Hetling Court. The activities included an exhibition which dealt with ‘Medicine in Bath during Norman Times’, and the life and work of the scholar Adelard of Bath and Bishop John of Tours.
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Bath Medical Museum Volunteer and Heritage Studies Student, Karen Espinoza, popped into The Hetling Pump Room on Saturday to check measurements and plans for her upcoming exhibition, “The Bath Beazer Garden Maze as a Wellbeing Tool,” which will be staged from May 25th to June 2nd.
Karen expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m very passionate about labyrinths and the positive effect their use can have on people’s wellbeing. Unlike mazes, they are not designed as puzzles to get lost in, but rather as meditative pathways.”
She further explained that the origins of labyrinths can be traced back thousands of years and have been found in various ancient cultures around the world.
Karen’s exhibition will describe the history of labyrinths, as well as explaining how the Beazer Garden Maze offers a unique opportunity for improving personal wellbeing. She hopes that her exhibition will provide a serene and contemplative environment for visitors to engage in mindfulness practices, reduce stress, reconnect with nature, and have fun.
The Beazer Garden ‘Maze’ is located within the city (Spring Gardens Rd, Bath BA2 6PW), along the banks of the River Avon, near Pulteney Bridge. Although called a maze, the design is technically a labyrinth with a maze-like touch. Unlike a maze, which has only a single line woven back and forth, true labyrinths are impossible to get lost in. You can go in any direction you choose and eventually reach the place where you began. The land where the maze stands was donated by Mr. Cyril Beazer in 1973. Cyril Beazer was a prominent figure in the reconstruction and housebuilding industry in Bath and the surrounding region during and after World War II. He was also involved in the local community through his association with the Bath Rugby Club.
Events
The partnership with the University of Bath, Department of Health, is going well. Every fortnight, a PhD researcher has visited the Hetling Room and shared their research with members and volunteers on a variety of subjects. The programme runs until June 25th, and the presentations are free to attend.
On Tuesday, April 9th, we had a really inspiring presentation by Ian-Ju Liang, who demonstrated and explained a programme for ‘exercise snacking’—that is, undertaking very short bursts of activity at regular intervals during the course of each day. We are hoping to publish the suggested programme of exercises later in April. It was a truly inspiring session, and Ian-Ju is to be congratulated on her creative research.
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2pm – 3pm:
The next short talk in our series featuring cutting edge ‘medical’ research will be ‘Exercise and mindfulness meditation for wellbeing and mental health’. It will be given by Masha Remskar, a behavioural scientist in the final stages of a PhD in Psychology.
Her research explores how we can help people get more physically active, which can protect them from depression, anxiety, and a host of physical illnesses. She uses techniques like mindfulness meditation to support people trying to exercise more regularly, and studies how this changes the way they think about their health and lifestyle habits. Masha worked with the team behind a mindfulness mobile application Medito to create guided audio sessions on this, which are freely available to anyone.
This fascinating short talk is free and is open to everyone. The audience will have time to ask questions and also have the opportunity to give feedback to help with improving presentation skills. Please come along and support our local PhD student.
To make a reservation or read the full programme, click here.
Thank you for your participation. The collaborative workshop with the University of Bath is coming back again in summer 2024. Stay tuned!
A date for you diary on Sunday, April 21st:
World Heritage Day at The Guildhall, from 10am to 4pm. BMM will be staffing a stand with fun activities for families. Adelard ‘will be present’ too! Free entry for all.
Walking Trails
>> (NEW) Three original Bath Medical Trails by BMM are now available! Download BMM Bath Medical Trail.
>> Try this Biscuit Oliver Trail designed by Bath Medical Museum below, that visits key locations associated with the life and work of Dr William Oliver FRS.
Thank you for your generous support and contribution, which have made the exhibition a huge success.
The Bishop John and Adelard exhibition has come to an end. Below are some of the cherished moments during the event.
For more information, visit the BMM website at bathmedicalmuseum.org.
Ella Parfitt, on secondment to the BMM for a year from her studies at Loughborough University, serves as the Coordinator of the exhibition. Hannah Rustomjee, a recent graduate from Amsterdam University and a BMM volunteer, researched and contributed to some of the exhibits. Roger Rolls and Linda Watts, BMM Trustees, provided guidance and ensured accuracy.
