Relax and Restore - Immersive meditation for wellbeing: In person session

Join Ovacome and Dee Williams in Birmingham for a wonderfully relaxing immersive meditation session, designed for those with a diagnosis as well as those who support them.

Date
Tue 7th Jul 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Midland Arts Centre
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
Tickets
£0 - £20

Take a little time just for you. Get comfy & follow Dee’s voice as she guides you through a soothing & nurturing immersive meditation session to relax & restore your mind & body.

Please note, this session is for Ovacome members only and will take place in person immediately after the Ovacome Community Day which you are also welcome to join. Find out more about the Community Day below.

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Meet our teacher

Dee is an accredited Mindset & Wellbeing Coach, Mindfulness Teacher & Compassion Focussed Wellbeing Practitioner. She is the founder of Wise Monkey Wellbeing.

Dee is a regular presenter at Ovacome's Health & Wellbeing days where she shares practical, scientifically proven strategies for managing stress, easing anxiety & cultivating calm & control within the chaos of daily life.

She also hosted an Ovacome webinar entitled ‘Building a toolkit for resilience’ which encompassed an array of techniques encompassing mindfulness, visualisation, breathwork, the power of nature, self-compassion and Joy. You can view this webinar here

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About the session

This is your time to relax & restore.

The immersive meditation session crafted by Dee is unique, with a bespoke script & curated music to gently guide you to a point of stillness, where you can feel calm, safe and no longer bombarded with the ‘noise' of life.

Clearing your mind is not the objective, instead you are led to a place where you can relax & think clearly.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner.

Most join us because they

  • Would like a restorative experience that helps them become calm & relaxed
  • Want to learn new skills to help them manage stress, anxiety & overwhelm
  • Want to prioritise their emotional, physical & mental wellbeing
  • Want a safe space where they have ‘permission’ to just be still and rest
  • Want a little bit of time just for them

Here’s what happens during the session:

  • You will be gently led through a short mindfulness meditation to settle you in
  • Dee will then share a short reading with you around the session’s topic.
  • You will then follow Dee’s voice as she takes you on a journey using guided imagery & gentle inquiry to spark your imagination, & progressive relaxation to leave you blissfully at ease as you rest.
  • The session is as interactive as you want it to be, often people choose to share what came up for them in the meditation & benefit from hearing about the unique experience of others in the group. We will allow time for group discussion at the end of the session. Sharing is very welcome but not mandatory.
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Date and time of the class

The session will take place in person on Tuesday 7 July from 2:00-3:00pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session 
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Event location 

The session will take place at Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Road, Birmingham, B12 9QH
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How to book a place?

You can register to join the 'Relax and Restore' session using the register button at the top of this page. You will be sent further instructions the day before the session takes place. If you do not receive the instructions, please check your email junk folder. Please call 0207 299 6654 if you have any queries. 

Ovacome staff are here to support you, so please get in touch if you have questions or are unsure about how to join the session.
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What else is happening at the Ovacome Community Day? 

This session will follow an Ovacome Community Day, bringing together local organisations and members of our community to learn more about the Ovacome charity. 

The Community Day will be held at the Midlands Arts Centre. Registration is not required, and all are welcome. 

The Community Day agenda: 
  • 11:00am - Arrivals, refreshments and networking.  Short film showcase
  • 11:30am - Introduction to Ovacome
  • 11:45am -
    • The importance of talking about signs and symptoms with Ameena Westwood and Nila Akram - Community Cancer Connectors
    • Ovarian Cancer, stories of diagnosis -
    • Community Member Emma Cother
    • Family perspective Shan Budesha 
  • 12:30pm - Lunch
  • 1:30pm - Goodbyes to community organisations
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm - Relax and Restore with Dee Williams - Ovacome members only 

Your safety is paramount

  • Whilst it is considered a safe practice, immersive meditation may not be suitable for people with a mental health diagnosis such as PTSD, bipolar disorder or psychosis.

 If you would like to discuss if the classes are appropriate for you please call our support line on 0800 008 7054 Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm or email support@ovacome.org.uk

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Support available for this event

If you require support to attend one of our in-person events, please let us know when you sign up. We always ensure the venues we use are accessible for anyone with disabilities.

Some examples of support we can give include:

  • Translators including BSL. We usually require around three weeks advanced notice to allow for booking.
  • Receiving slides or information ahead of the session
  • Reserve a seat close to the speakers
  • Travel assistance - we can help you with planning your travel to our event, and where possible arrange for a member of the team to accompany you on your journey to the event if you need assistance.
  • Financial assistance – we want to ensure that Ovacome members can access the events they want to without worrying about the associated costs. For example, we can help cover the price of transport to attend an in-person event and contribute to accommodation expenses if staying away from home to join an Ovacome event. You may feel tired after attending an event.  we can arrange accommodation in advance for you so that you can rest before travelling home. Friends and family are included if they are accompanying a person with an ovarian diagnosis to our events, or if they have access needs themselves.

This event has been kindly funded by The Eveson Trust

All of our ovarian cancer events, webinars, workshops and support groups are free. However, if you can spare a few pounds to cover the cost of your registration, this will help us continue to provide free support to those who aren’t able to do so. You can make a donation when you register. Thank you so much for your support.

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