Cheltenham Festivals: Risk Averse

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA

Cheltenham Festivals: Risk Averse

Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA

Description

Have we lost our bottle? What can we learn from Scandinavia, where risk is baked into play and integral to everyday life?

Early Years expert Megan McGee is joined by Professor Lucy Easthope, a specialist in risk and hazard, to explore the Nordic approach to risk. In conversation with Helen Russell, author of 'How to Raise a Viking', discover what us Brits can do to increase our risk-taking. Chaired by Catherine Loveday.

There will be a book signing after this event.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• Tickets retail at £11. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £8.45 (£5.50 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)

Additional Information

• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old or over

• For further event information, please visit here

Accessibility Information

• This event will have live captions

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Dates & times

Friday, 5 Jun 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Important information - please read

Have we lost our bottle? What can we learn from Scandinavia, where risk is baked into play and integral to everyday life?

Early Years expert Megan McGee is joined by Professor Lucy Easthope, a specialist in risk and hazard, to explore the Nordic approach to risk. In conversation with Helen Russell, author of 'How to Raise a Viking', discover what us Brits can do to increase our risk-taking. Chaired by Catherine Loveday.

There will be a book signing after this event.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• Tickets retail at £11. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £8.45 (£5.50 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)

Additional Information

• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old or over

• For further event information, please visit here

Accessibility Information

• This event will have live captions

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Discounted Ticket

£5.50
+ £2.95 Booking fee per person

Location

Cheltenham Town Hall

Imperial Square

Cheltenham

GL50 1QA

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