When you come along to Mathew Street Music Festival this year you will also be helping celebrate 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing. The year aims to increase improve the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to Merseyside by promoting the 5 ways to wellbeing that have been proven to increase life expectancy by up to 7 ½ years!

The 5 ways to wellbeing are:

Connect – come along and connect with everyone at the Festival and sing along with your family. Connect too with Merseytravel and leave the car at home; access to all stages is available via public transport.

Be Active – visit each of the 6 stages and have a dance with your friends.

Take Notice – of the musicians and your surroundings; know where you are meeting friends and family; find out where first aid is – if in doubt ask a steward.

Keep learning – learn some song lyrics and something about Liverpool as you enjoy the weekend.

Give – support the Anthony Nolan Trust at the Town Hall.

 To find out more about 2010, other events taking place or how you can get involved visit www.2010healthandwellbeing.org.uk