Winter Newsletter 2017/18
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Headway Shropshire
Improving life after brain injury
Headway News
Our latest news and events
ABI Carers Meetings 2018
Monday, January 08, 2018
Carers Support Group
Dates for your diary 2018
Headway Shropshire has grown to such an extent in recent years. With this in mind the need for carers support, information and guidance is much greater. We at Headway Shropshire would like to welcome you to join our carers group which is held at Headway Shropshire on dates stated below.
The effects of Acquired Brain Injury are so wide, so unique and also often invisible that many carers, family members and friends find it difficult to get the support they need. What Carers have in common with each other is the need to share stories and know that people really listen and understand. Our carers group is to meet other people in the same situation, to value each other’s ideas and experiences, to have a break and to get practical information.
Carers Meeting Dates
6pm-7.30pm at Headway Shropshire SY3 5HJ
Wednesday 17th January
Thursday 15th February
Tuesday 13th March
Wednesday 11th April
Thursday 17th May
Tuesday 12th June
July - HOLIDAY
August – HOLIDAY
Tuesday 11th September
Wednesday 17th October
Thursday 15th November
Tuesday 11th December
Headway Shropshire: 01743 365565
Jamie – outreach@headwayshropshire.org.uk
Dates for your Diary
Monday, January 08, 2018
A few dates to put in your diary..
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT HEADWAY SHROPSHIRE
10th January 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
12th January 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
9th February 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
14th February 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
8th March 2018
Headway Shropshire AGM at 6pm
9th March 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
14th March 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
6th April 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
11th April 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
9th May 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
11th May 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
8th June 2018
Stall at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 9.30am to 2.30pm
13th June 2018
Stall at Princess Royal Hospital 9.30am to 4.30pm
Don't forget to check back regularly for updates!
BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Please help us reach our target in the
BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
All donations made between midday Tuesday 28th November and Midday 5th December on the link below will be doubled by our pledgers and charity champion
https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/24809/
All donations will be put towards our Building project for a New Rehabilitation Centre.
Hats For Headway 2017
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Hats for Headway Day
Hats for Headway Day takes place during Action for Brain Injury Week on Friday 12th May 2017 and is a simple, fun, and easy way to raise money for brain injury survivors around the UK.
All you have to do to get involved is wear a wacky hat, donate £1 to Headway Shropshire and post a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #HatsForHeadway
Text HFHW17 £1 to 70070 to make your Hats For Headway donation to Headway Shropshire.
Survive the Wild 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Join the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE in aid of Headway Shropshire!
Survive for 24 hours in the wild in a new
challenge made to excite and push you to become stronger, daring and push you
out of your comfort zone!
Trek in the Peak District, jump into
rivers and try activities you never have before.
Become a Bear Grylls of your own in the one adventure you cannot miss.
Set in the Peak District in some of
the toughest terrain the UK has to offer, the challenge will start at 10am on
Saturday 13 May and finish at 4pm on Sunday 14 May.
An event ideal for individuals who want
to push themselves and teams who want to be stronger, work together and learn
to help others to achieve the ultimate goal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry8U1Qz9c5M
Where: Dark Peak, Peak District
When: 13th-14th
of May (Saturday and Sunday)
Pledges:
You must commit to fundraise a minimum of £300 as an individual or £3000 as
a team (of maximum 10 people).
How
much: £30 per person for individuals, £300 per team
…and now for the fun part…
What will I be doing?
- Grade 1 to 2 rock scrambling
- Abseil 150ft into a quarry
- Cliff Jump into water from 30ft
- Navigate tunnels and cave systems
- Ghyl scrambling
- Waterfall descent
- Wild camping
- Outdoor Cooking – Food from the land
- Trekking
This first Survive the Wild challenge is being offered jointly by three local Headway charities – Headway Shropshire, Headway Birmingham & Solihull and Headway Worcestershire. By taking part, you will be helping your local group raise both awareness for the vital work we do and much-needed funds towards our specialist brain injury services.
Reserve your place today to avoid
disappointment!
Quick FAQs
What’s included in the cost of the challenge?
- Full safety team
- Transport throughout the Challenge
- Parking at Dark Peak in the Peak District
- Group first aid
- All meals
- Challenge finishers T-shirt and medal
What isn’t included?
- Snacks
- Personal insurance
- Transport to Dark Peak
Will I need any equipment?
A
full kit list will be sent out once teams/individuals have registered. Sleeping
bags, rucksacks and camping mats are required. All safety equipment including
helmets, harnesses and wet suits are provided.
I have to drop out of the challenge/I have
not fund-raised the pledged amount.
If
you have to drop out or have not raised the pledged amount before the day of
the event you will be require to complete a payment that covers the expenses
the charity has paid for your spot.
Why do I have to pledge to fund-raise?
One
place costs us approximately £130 per participant, making the rest of the
pledge pure donations for our local charity. The money you fund-raise will not
only help us in our mission to improve life after brain injury, but it can also
help you get better quality food, sleep or other perks during your challenge.
The highest fundraiser or group will benefit of these perks, so it’s in your
own interest to increase your fundraising efforts!
Can I not pay the entire cost of the
ticket?
Unfortunately
running charitable activities means that we need further funding to ensure the
people affected by brain injury receive the services we provide. Your
fundraising is what will help us achieve our charitable goals and we cannot
accept just the full cost of the ticket.
What happens if I do not
fund-raise the pledged amount?
You
will be given fundraising support from our Headway all the way through, to
ensure that doesn’t happen. If for some reason the target is not achieved, we
will be in touch with you. We reserve the right to offer your space to another
participant.
How will I pay?
Your
initial payment of £30 will be via bank transfer or via cheque. The details can
be found on the Registration form.
Mince Pie Morning
Monday, November 21, 2016
Please show your Support for
HEADWAY SHROPSHIRE
HEADWAY SHROPSHIRE
and organise a
MINCE PIE MORNING
MINCE PIE MORNING
3rd to 10th December 2016
The event can be held in your home with family and friends or at work with your colleagues.
Are you a member of a local group and can organise a Mince Pie Morning in your community.
Please contact Jo on 01743 365271 or email jo@headwayshropshire.org.uk
for posters for your event or for more information.
All money raised will be used locally in our Headway Shropshire
Rehabiliation Centre for clients with an Aquired Brain Injury
The event can be held in your home with family and friends or at work with your colleagues.
Are you a member of a local group and can organise a Mince Pie Morning in your community.
Please contact Jo on 01743 365271 or email jo@headwayshropshire.org.uk
for posters for your event or for more information.
All money raised will be used locally in our Headway Shropshire
Rehabiliation Centre for clients with an Aquired Brain Injury
Headway Shropshire Summer Fair
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Please come and join Headway Shropshire for our annual Summer Fair, everyone is welcome.
Carers Support Group
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Carers Support Group
The effects of acquired brain injury are so wide, so unique and also often invisible that many carers, family members and friends find it difficult to get support they need. What carers have in common with each other is the need to share stories and know that people really listen and understand. Our carer group is to meet other people in the same situation, to value each others ideas and experiences, to have a break and to get practical information.
A recent donation enabled us to organise a Pamper evening for members of our carers group. They had a wonderful evening where they were treated to facials and head massage and the opportunity to have their hair styled and nails painted.
Future dates for our Carer Evening at 6pm till 7.30pm at Headway Shropshire
Thursday 21st April
Thursday 19th May
Thursday 16th June
Thursday 15th September
Thursday 20th October
Wednesday 16th November
Wednesday 14th December
If you are a carer of an Acquired Brain Injury Survivor we would love to see you at one of our meetings.
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