Join Paralympic champion, Strictly Come Dancing star and You Can Do Anything! author, Jonnie Peacock, for an empowering and inspirational discussion about finding your happiness, chasing your dreams and being unstoppable. Jonnie will be talking about his experiences as a Paralympian and taking young people in the audience on a journey to get inspired, build confidence, overcome setbacks and learn that they can achieve anything, no matter what their abilities or ambitions might be.
Suitable for age 8–12
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to purchase a ticket for this event.
Jonathan Peacock MBE is an English sprint runner. His right leg was amputated below the knee after contracting meningitis aged five. Peacock won gold at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and 2016 Summer Paralympics, representing Great Britain in the T44 men's 100 metres event. In 2017 he won Gold in the World-Para Athletics Championships and in 2017 he also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. He won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Event Date | Sat 1 Mar 5:00pm |
Individual Price | £8.00 |
Location | QE Assembly Hall |
Categories | 2025, Children & Family Events, Sat 01 Mar, Biography & Memoir, Children / Family, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Non Fiction, Teen / Young Adult |