STG Annual Conference 2024
Swindon Trauma Group 13th Annual Conference
0915 to 1730 hrs Friday 13 September 2024
Venue: Avebury Suite, Doubletree by Hilton,
Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UZ
Dress Casual but smart
Cost £65-00 per delegate
£35-00 per STG member and past presenters at STG functions
Programme (subject to change)
Title: “It isn’t in my past. It is everyday”.
Helen Wilson
Throughout history have people without PTSD
had a hard time understanding this Invisible Injury?
How will people feel about the above statement at the end of the day?
Thought for the day
There’s a light, there’s a light in the Darkness
Beth Nielsen Chapman
0915:0950
Meet and Greet. Why not a cuppa? Tea, Coffee and biscuits
0950:1000
Introductions to the day, administration and “Health and Safety” Karen Kambona Hilton Hotels and Richard Hilling ARRC Chairman Swindon Trauma Group
1000:1100 WW2 US Field Hospital at Odstock, Salisbury. Facilities and treatments available at the hospital site for those returning from fighting in Northern Europe during World War 2 - Lesley Self, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
1100:1130 Break Tea or coffee
1130:1230
Does History Repeat Itself? How military psychiatry has developed since 1918 - Professor Walter Busuttil MBChB MPhil MRCGP FRCPsych RAF(Retd). Director of Research and Training, Combat Stress
1230:1330
14 Twelve Restaurant. 2 Course Hot and Cold buffet with refreshments
1330:1345
Introductions for the afternoon Richard Hilling
1345:1415
Seated Yoga an exercise suited for an older participant. The benefits of improved breathing, balance and agility and it is interactive therefore everyone is invited to join in. Need for soft shoes and comfortable clothing. Not overly strenuous but relaxing. Maricela Ayllon
1415:1445
Strength in Unity - Healing the scars of war - Caroline Purvey: The stress releaser. Dr (Honora Causa) Natural Medicine, author, public speaker, founder TRE UK
1445:1515
Dance and Movement and the impacts on mental welling - Vicki Plomer Mind and Body Therapist, Swindon Dance
1515:1545
Break with tea or coffee and “Doughnut Therapy”.
1545:1645
Welcome back to Isla St Clair as requested by STG members. Isla remembered for being part of the duo with Larry Grayson who both presented and performed in the Generation Game of the 1980s.
Isla will be singing songs that highlight traditional ways of life disappearing. The songs ranging from “Ae Fond Kiss” to “Lest We Forget” written and composed by her mum in memory of her two brothers she lost in the 2nd World War
1645:1700 STG Draws: There will be two draws; this year to help raise money for Swindon Trauma Group and Swindon Dance, including two prizes of afternoon tea for two at the Doubletree by Hilton Swindon
1700:1730
Encore, review of the day and epilogue - a thought to end the day
We will fly, we will fly, we will let go
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Swindon Trauma Group wishes everyone a safe journey home
STG also wishes to thank:
The speakers and artists for giving their time free of charge and Doubletree by Hilton and Kingston House and Holmes Music for their support and the kind donation of £75 by Stephen Oland towards costs of sound equipment. Download below further information about those presenting or performing.
There will be a set 2 or 3 course meal in the 14Twelve Restaurant at 1915 hrs for delegates, speakers artists and STG members who wish to stay at £30 ( 2 course) and £38 (3 course) per person. Please let Swindon Trauma Group know if you wish to dine. Download menu below.
Proceeds from the conference after expenses, will go to Swindon Trauma Group
There will also be two draws to raise money for the group and Swindon Dance. Each draw includes a prize of afternoon tea with tea or coffee for two at the Doubletree by Hilton. Price per ticket for each draw £2-50
Reference: https://bethnielsenchapman.com/ - the first quote is the title of a very moving song of which the second quote is at the end of the song.