Share experiences and think more positively about health, wellbeing and wellness with Help: Your Health, Your Community.

Free health and wellbeing talks are going to be held at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Wednesday, May 4.

A spokesman for the event said: "We are really excited to announce that leading figures in health and wellbeing will be coming to the Corn Exchange in Dorchester to share their experiences and help people think positively about health, wellbeing and wellness.

"The event has been created by the Poundbury Practice Participation Group (PPG) on behalf of mid-Dorset Primary Care Network (PCN) and, thanks to sponsorship by The Fine Foundation and Dorchester Arts, is free to attend."

Speakers include:

1.30pm - Dr Julian Abel

Dr Julian Abel is a retired consultant in palliative care and jointly leads the introduction of the Frome Project. His book, The Compassion Project, is a story of how the small town in Somerset tackled issues of loneliness, isolation and depression to help improve people's health and wellbeing, and reduce the pressure on GP and A&E services. Julian will take you through his journey and relive his experiences, challenges and successes with the Frome Project, and how other communities can benefit from this approach.

2.45pm - Dr Michael Dixon

Dr Michael Dixon is the chairman of the College of Medicine, the national clinical champion for social prescribing, and is a visiting professor at University College London and the University of Westminster. His book, Time to Heal: Tales of a Country Doctor, tells the story of colourful life of a rural GP in a 21st century health service. Michael will be sharing his experiences and thought about life on the health service front line and his hopes for the future.

4pm - Professor Mark Williams

Professor Mark Williams is the emeritus professor of clinical psychology and honorary senior research fellow at the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and is a leading expert in the subject of mindfulness. In his book, Mindfulness, a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World, he reveals from his experiences the secrets of lifelong happiness. Mark will be sharing how mindfulness can not only help individuals but can also benefit the health of a community.

Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. Tickets are available here.

Refreshments will be available between each speaker and there will be information stalls from local charities and community organisations.