NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant’s blood services focus on providing a safe and effective blood service for donors, patients, and the NHS. They collect and distribute millions of blood donations annually, ensuring a consistent supply for transfusions and creating medicines from plasma. The organization also collects platelets and cord blood for specific medical needs. Furthermore, NHS Blood and Transplant conducts research […]

Gemma Applegarth – Active Mindfulness

We warmly welcome Gemma Applegarth founder of Active Mindfulness back to the 2025 Bristol Running Show. Gemma writes: “I am a psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and mindfulness teacher. This has enabled me to express a passion for getting people moving, meditating and enjoying the moment. I teach within the NHS and privately for people of all abilities, backgrounds, shapes and […]

Gemma Applegarth – Guest Speaker

Gemma Applegarth writes: “I am a psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and mindfulness teacher. This has enabled me to express a passion for getting people moving, meditating and enjoying the moment. I teach within the NHS and privately for people of all abilities, backgrounds, shapes and sizes. I first mixed the power of mindfulness with the excitement of running when I […]