Date: 08/04/2010
The Peckham Experiment was a pioneering exploration into the nature of health, which ran in Peckham, south London from 1926 until 1950.
Families came together in a purpose-built centre, the Pioneer Health Centre, where they had opportunities to take up new interests and learn about health. The Experiment's founders, Dr George Scott Williamson and Dr Innes Pearse, believed that health was much more than the mere absence of disease. Instead, they saw health as something that is co-created by people through their relationships with each other and their environment.
The aim of the afternoon seminar is to bring together local community groups, local public agencies and others interested in the Pioneer Health Centre, to discuss the relevance of the Peckham Experiment to local environment and wellbeing projects.
The seminar will feature speakers and presentations from a variety of organisations, including Peckham Resident's Network, Southwark Circle, Peckham Power, Growing Southwark, Space Station 65 and the new economics.
The seminar takes place on Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1pm to 5pm at The Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4ST
A sandwich lunch will be provided on arrival from 12.30pm.
Attendance at the seminar is free but places are limited. If you would like to attend the seminar, please contact Kate McGeevor on 020 79117545 or email:k.mcgeevor@psi.org.uk
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