Join us at the 3M BIC for the next Business Breakfast event in collaboration with the Huddersfield Giants.
This event will focus on how creative health is being used to innovate wellbeing practices. Learn more about the University of Huddersfield’s new Creative Health Hub and hear from those that are supporting people through creative health initiatives.
Refreshments and breakfast will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know.
Key speakers:
Lauren Simpkins & Alison Carr – Big Box Gym – ‘Not Just a Gym’ – introducing Creative Health into the fitness sector.
With 21 years in fitness, Lauren excels in group instruction, personal training, and wellness events. At Big Box Club, she leads inductions, ensuring members feel confident, and organizes monthly social events focused on well-being. Dedicated to inclusivity, she inspires healthier, active lifestyles and fosters a supportive community.
Alison Carr, a Fitness Instructor at Big Box Leisure Club Huddersfield, has over 25 years of experience as a Fitness Coach, Group Exercise Instructor, and Exercise Referral Specialist. Combining her passions for fitness, health, and music, she launched a popular gym choir, enhancing members’ mental, emotional, and social well-being. Testimonials highlight increased confidence, social connection, and a sense of belonging. Alison also co-hosts monthly social sessions with colleague Lauren, fostering positivity and new skills among participants. Dedicated to empowering others, she continues to innovate and integrate creative health into the fitness world.
Dr Nic Stenberg & Rowan Bailey – Huddersfield University – Topic TBC
Agenda:
08:00 – Arrival/ Refreshments/ Networking
08:20 – Host Welcome – Richard Thewlis – Huddersfield Giants Managing Director
08:25 – Speaker 1 – Alison Carr & Lauren Simpkins – Big Box Gym – ‘Not just a gym’ – introducing Creative Health into the fitness sector
08:45 – Speaker 2 – Dr Nicola Stenberg & Rowan Bailey – Huddersfield University – Topic TBC
09:25 – Closing Words – Richard Thewlis – Huddersfield Giants Managing Director
09:30 – Networking & Optional 3M BIC Tour
10:00 – Close
Other information:
During the event, photographs will be taken to post on social media to promote the event and our partners’ services. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs, please let a member of the events team know.
Parking
Please note that there is no parking at the 3M BIC. There are several car parks within a 5-minute-walk from the centre. We recommend the NCP Colne Road West that charges 95p per hour. Find out more here.
There are two spaces at the front of the building and one at the rear for blue badges, which are unreserved and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Alternatively, there are a variety of car parks located near the University of Huddersfield campus, including Kingsgate Car Park, Colne Road and St Thomas Road. Find out more here.
If you have any access requirements or would like to get in touch with the events team to ask them any questions about the event, please contact info@3mbic.com
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