The hospitality sector isnโt for the faint hearted.
Late nights
Long shifts
Occasional moody customersโฆ ๐
It can be hard, but amazing to work in at the same time ๐
Whether itโs beer with an old friend ๐บ
A family get together ๐ฅ
Brunch on a Sunday morning โ๏ธ
The people who work in this sector provide everyone with amazing times โจ and itโs only right that the support system is there for them.
Last week we hosted a powerful Wellbeing in Hospitality dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ, supported by Ward Hadaway Law Firm , co-hosted with Sacha Lord and Thom Hethrington, two absolute legends of the sector ๐
It was a step in the right direction for the hospitality sector to thrive in hard times and make sure that a true wellbeing support system is there ๐
The Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series is bringing the hospitality Sector together in a way never done before ๐ค
Huge thank you to everyone who joined the discussion ๐ and to Roland Dransfield for the incredible support ๐
Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series
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We unite the city through two epic annual events designed to boost wellbeing, connection, and performance:
Greater Manchester Wellbeing Run & Walk (21st May 2026)
Greater Manchester Meditation (22nd October 2026)
https://www.gmwellbeingseries.com/
We are incredibly excited to reveal that the voice of world-class sport, Rob Walker, will be our official MC for the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series on the 21st of May in Heaton Park ๐๐ค
Fresh from commentating for the BBC at the Winter Olympics ๐
Rob will bring his trademark energy and passion to our start and finish lines.
He will be celebrating every single participant, whether you are running the 5.5K ๐๐ฝor walking the 2K ๐ถโโ๏ธ
Because this is more than just a run or walk.
Itโs about creating an unforgettable, collective experience for every workforce involved.
Having a professional of Robโs calibre ensures that your teamโs achievement will receive the celebration it truly deserves.๐ช
This is another reason why this is more than just an event.
Itโs a landmark moment for workforce wellbeing in Greater Manchester ๐
Happy Radio UK , Mustard Tree The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, Roland Dransfield
25/02/2026
A one-day wellbeing event is powerful ๐
But what happens the day after?
Lasting change doesnโt come from a single moment, it comes from embedding wellbeing into the daily norm of work ๐ง โจ
Thatโs why weโre proud to announce our official partnership with HA Wisdom Wellbeing ๐ค
Together, we share a simple belief: collective moments are powerful tools for boosting performance and building more connected cultures ๐ฌ๐
Every participant in the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series will have access to HA | Wisdom Wellbeingโs brilliant resources, helping them build healthy habits long after they cross the finish line ๐๐ฑ
This is how we turn a shared moment into a movement.
๐ Find out how to get your team involved and give them the year-round support: https://lnkd.in/e722FS5z ?
THEY ARE IN ๐
You canโt force team connection.
But you can design the conditions for it๐ก
Real connection happens when people share an experience, overcome a small challenge, and achieve something together๐
That is what the team at GIA Surveyors are doing.
They are not just ticking a wellbeing box.โ๏ธ
They are bringing their team, from new starters to senior leaders, to the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series.
The challenge is on ๐ช
Places are filling fast โณ
Secure your teams spot ๐website is in the link in our bio ๐
11/02/2026
We are proud to announce Mustard Tree as our official charity partner for the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series.
Our missions are perfectly aligned: We focus on wellbeing within the workforce, while Mustard Tree does vital work helping people develop the skills and confidence to get back into it.
By joining the Series, your team's participation creates a direct impact.
It's a powerful way to invest in your own people while helping Mustard Tree provide essential training and support programmes.
Find out more and register your team to be part of this movement.
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THEY ARE IN.
5plus Architects has joined the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series, a clear commitment to the health and connection of their people. ๐
When asked why, three things stood out:
๐คCohesion
Building real connections away from deadlines and pressure.
๐ชChallenge
Uniting the entire workforce around a shared goal that strengthens collective resilience.
๐งโโ๏ธDe-stress
Creating a memorable experience focused on a genuine mental and physical reset.
This isnโt wellbeing as a checkbox.
Itโs wellbeing as infrastructure.
Theyโve secured their place on the start line.๐
Greater Manchester leaders, will you be joining them on May 21st?
๐Secure your teamโs places now.
31/01/2026
For years, workforce wellbeing was a 'nice-to-have'. Important, but not essential.
That era is over.
Today, the data is undeniable: the highest-performing organisations are built on the health of their people.
They don't see wellbeing as a cost centre; they leverage it as their most powerful economic engine for:
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Driving productivity
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Boosting retention
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Delivering sustainable growth
This isn't a fleeting trend.
It's a fundamental shift in how successful businesses operate and win.
Greater Manchester has a genuine opportunity to lead here by building models where people strategy and commercial strategy are the same thing.
The slides break down the numbers.
Swipe to see the data that proves the powerful link between your people and your profit.๐
22/01/2026
Most workplace wellbeing programmes donโt fail because theyโre ineffective.
They fail because theyโre too complicated to stick.
The tools that genuinely move the needle are still the simplest:
๐โโ๏ธ Running
๐ถโโ๏ธ Walking
๐ง Meditation & Mindfulness
The real challenge for leaders isnโt knowing what works.
Itโs creating the time and structure for teams to do it together.
Thatโs the exact gap we fill. Swipe through to see how.
The Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series gives your organisation a simple framework that teams actually engage with. ๐
Not another initiative that fades after the first week.
Itโs built on three pillars:
1๏ธโฃ A shared goal everyone can rally behind (The 5.5K Run & 2K Walk)
2๏ธโฃ A collective moment of focus (The GM Meditation)
3๏ธโฃ Ongoing support that makes wellbeing part of the normal working day
And hereโs what makes it so simple to implement:
When just 3+ team members sign up, your entire organisation unlocks access to the GM Meditation and our partner wellbeing apps at no extra cost.
Just one decision that benefits everyone.
Our Early Bird offer is the easiest way to commit to your teamโs health for the year ahead.
โฐ Secure your places before the 31st January.
Make 2026 the year wellbeing becomes part of how your team works.
Register your team here: https://www.gmwellbeingseries.com/
๐๏ธ Partner spotlight: Siobhan from Happy Radio๐
We spoke with Siobhan about her personal wellbeing routine - and itโs all about walking her dogs and getting outside ๐พ๐ถโโ๏ธ
A simple reminder that wellbeing doesnโt have to be complicated. Fresh air, movement and good company go a long way โจ
Thatโs exactly what the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series is about - practical, accessible ways for teams to feel better together.
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19/01/2026
Thereโs a quiet problem in fast - paced workplaces.
Success happens - and no one feels it.
This creates burnout and disengagement.
The solution is simpler than you think: create a finish line.
Itโs a principle our founder, Nick Rusling, has seen deliver powerful moments for 25 years.
A shared finish line forges bonds and builds resilience. Itโs a physical marker for a psychological win.
That core belief is the foundation of the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series.
It gives your entire workforce from the front desk to the boardroom a finish line to cross together.
Itโs a simple, powerful way to turn a shared experience into measurable engagement and lasting performance.
Don't just talk about wellbeing.
๐ Give your team a finish line to aim for.
โฐ Early bird pricing ends Jan 31st. Secure your company's spot now
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In 2026, workforce wellbeing is no longer a benefit.
Itโs a core business strategy ๐ฏ
For too long, companies have relied on box-ticking exercises that fail to create genuine connections.
We believe thereโs a more powerful way โจ
A shared moment that unites your entire team, from apprentice to CEO ๐ค
Momentum is building ๐
Leading Manchester organisations are already confirmed.
โฐ Early-bird pricing ends January 31st
Leading from the front means showing your team you value their wellbeing as much as their work. ๐
Secure your teamโs spot
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26/01/2026