Manchester 2012 : The UK National Laughter Festival & Championships

SUNDAY 17th June : Opening Ceremony & Interfaith

Pil-GRIN-age laughing in faith venues @ Cheetham Hill. Times tbc. Free

Also today: His Holiness The Dalai Lama gives a public talk at the MEN in Manchester!

MONDAY 18th June : Hospitals & Health

1.30-3pm: Laughter Yoga sessions in central Manchester. Free

6.15-7.30pm: Seminar for health professionals. To reserve a place, contact Martin: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . M16 8DH. Free.

Also today: Laughter for staff and patients at a local hospital as part of the festival.

TUESDAY 19th June : Schools & Young People

Schools laughter assemblies. Get a schools pack! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

12-1pm: Laughter Yoga sessions in central Manchester. Free

Also today: England play in the European Championship. Tell us what made you laugh! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WEDNESDAY 20th June : Older People & Offices

1.30-3pm: Laughter Yoga sessions in central Manchester. Free

Also today: As part of the festival there will be a Chamber of Commerce business breakfast presentation, a Laughter session in a day centre for older people, and a dissemination session on the HAHAs European project. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THURSDAY 21st June : World Record & Community

10am onwards: Create a world record for a Laughter Relay! Join in @ Cafe Blend, The Triangle, M4 3TR. Free.

6.30-7.45pm: Community Laughter session at St Clements Church, Cholton M21 9JF. Free but booking essential This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Also today: 8.30pm: the Chorlton Film Society is showing Salt Of Life, a warm witty comedy, @ St Clements church, £5 admission.

FRIDAY 22nd June : THE CONFERENCE & Carers

10.30am -5.30pm: The Festival conference, at The Comedy Store Manchester M1 5LH, with a focus on carers. Presentations, laughter activities, and the film Laughology. £25, £10 concessions. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SATURDAY 23rd June : THE CHAMPIONSHIPS & Fun

1.30-3.30pm: The UK National Laughter Championships! Compete or watch at The Comedy Store Manchester M1 5LH,as we laugh together to find the UK National Laughter Champion. £7, £5 concessions. Championship tickets and competitors: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Also today, at around 6pm, the Olympic torch arrives in central Manchester! And The Laughter Network comes to Manchester for their summer meeting.

SUNDAY 24th June : Closing Ceremony

1pm - 5pm: Celebrate laughter at the Barnaby Festival, Macclesfield. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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