NOW Live Events – London event testimonials Autumn 2013 – Present
(Psychologies Magazine Partnership)
Cherry Healey Event: March 2014
“We now feel like our goals are achievable because of tonight’s event. It was really engaging, practical and we liked the 10 short steps – learning to not reach too far and make goals realistic and doable” – Sylvia and Eamon Reynolds (Cherry Healey goal setting event, 26 March 2014)
“I will definitely be booking for future events – I was surprised there was so much one on one engagement between the hosts and the audience. It felt really lovely and intimate” Anne Matterface (Cherry Healey goal setting event, 26 March 2014)
“It was life-affirming and helped me focus on the tasks ahead of me. It re-tuned me to achieve my goals” Libby Clement (Cherry Healey goal setting event, 26 March 2014)
Twitter Feedback
“Thanks to the organisers of for a fab event tonight…and setting the 30 day goal challenge. Procrastination IN YOUR FACE!!!” -
“Really fun evening at with & some great actionable take aways! Thanks guys :)” -
Claudia Hammond Event: January 2014
“Very well organised, well advertised and not something I would normally do – it was really enlightening! Would love to come along to another NOW Live event” (Claudia Hammond ‘Make More Time’ event, 29 January 2014)
“I found it very interesting, lots of practical hints and tips. I will be on the look out for future workshops as I am very keen to come to others” (Claudia Hammond ‘Make More Time’ event, 29 January 2014)
“I felt really engaged – the event gave a lot of research and insight. It was all backed up with practical knowledge and a nice mix of research, science and practical advice” (Claudia Hammond ‘Make More Time’ event, 29 January 2014)
Twitter Feedback
“Thanks and for a fascinating eve about time – one more book on my pile (and signed too!) :-)” -
“ an excellent evening, thank you and , time’s on my side now!” -
“ Great event with last night. Totally worth the trip. Time very well spent. Thank you!” -
Ruby Wax Event: December 2013
Facebook/Twitter Feedback
“Enjoyed the event this week with Ruby Wax, Psychologies Magazine and NOW Live Events Thank you!” - Sarah Kent
“Great talk @Rubywax at #bishopsgate institute courtesy amazing to see Ruby live. She is so funny and charming.” - Karine Torr
“Great talk by @Rubywax on mindfulness, mental health & burn out tonight at in with :)” - Craftivist Collective
NOW Live Events Testimonials – Summer 2013
NOW Artists & Participants
“I hope we see a lot more of NOW Festival. It centres people that are otherwise scattered, it is the yin to the yang and gives things a weight. What a great launch!” – Ruby Wax, NOW Workshop Leader
“Mindfulness is the practice of being able to notice what is going on moment to moment. It is exactly what NOW Festival is bringing into society. This might sound nebulous, but the fact is, if we are aware of what is going on in our experience we have a much better basis to choose to do things in our lives which are fruitful and positive. And if we can do that, we can make a better future” – Mark Leonard from Mindfulness Exchange, NOW Workshop Leader
“Improvisation is a permanent ‘walking around the place’ meditation, you don’t have to sit and be quiet to meditate. You can meditate just by noticing what you’re doing moment to next. NOW Festival offers so many ways into mindfulness through other means” – John-Paul Flintoff, NOW Workshop Leader
“NOW is of the banana lineage. What happens to other fruit if it is left next to a banana? It ripens. NOW is here to accelerate the ripening of everyone” – Jamie Catto, NOW Workshop Leader
NOW Audience
“I am involved in some meditation and mindfulness classes already but NOW is much broader and all encompassing. It offers more ways to find mindfulness than just sitting quietly and meditating – it’s a whole experience. I have learnt tools I can take away and use. I have also learnt how to respond more positively to people and situations no matter what may be happening.” – Rita Sonar
“I have learnt that it is important to live in the now and not be stuck between past and future. Living more from what is here and now and letting that breathe.” – Georgia Stephens
“It was hugely useful to be aware of the amount of external stimuli that we are susceptible to. When I work in the office it feels like your mind is full of bumblebees and constantly busy and we just accept that as the default state. It was great to learn about ways to stay calm and mindful in the middle of all that. I can’t imagine Wilderness without NOW next year. A really valuable experience, thank you.” – Clare Ridley
“I took encouragement that there is no magic formula, you just need to keep applying things you find through being more present and don’t worry too much about the ‘right way’ to do it, just try.” – Amanda Green
“THANK YOU – I did the Guerrilla Science drawing workshop and had me a third row seat, it was great to hear her (the scientist) speak. The drawing was very instructive. I enjoyed Tom Chivers’ talk too. Excellent selection. Thanks again, keep on inspiring people to live in the NOW – best weekend I’ve had for YEARS!!” – Veronica Congdon