Winter Newsletter 2017/18
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Headway Shropshire
Improving life after brain injury
Headway News
Our latest news and events
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.
Headway Shropshire Winter Fair
Monday, November 27, 2017
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Winter Fair at Headway Shropshire. We decided to move the annual event into November as you are all so busy in December and what a success it was. I don't think we could of accommodated any more people in our rehabilitation centre.
The Shrewsbury Concert band provided some beautiful music whilst everyone browsed around the stalls and enjoyed a cup of tea with some home made cake.
Every year we are overwhelmed by the generosity of you all donating raffle prizes and making hand made items for us to sell.
It was our most successful fair to date and we raised £1149.65 after expenses.
The name of the REINDEER was CARROT and the name of the ROBIN was ISSIE, both name were selected by clients in the rehabilitation centre.
We are extremely grateful to all the staff, volunteers and supporters who volunteered their time to help set up, look after the stalls and tidy up after the event.
Headway Shropshire Autumn Newsletter 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Summer Fair 2017
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Thank you to everyone that showed their support and joined us for the evening at Headway Shropshire Summer Fair. Despite the tremendous downpour half way through the evening, everyone moved inside and it was our most successful fair to date. It was lovely to see the families of both Clients, staff and volunteers browsing around the stalls.
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors very kindly donated a beautiful Koala for our Guess the Name Competition. The name of the Koala was MILLY and was won by Darren in our Rehabilitation Centre.
Headway Shropshire is very grateful to all the businesses and individuals who donated all our amazing raffle prizes. We had some very happy prize winners.
These events would not be possible with out all the volunteers that helped out on the evening. A huge thank you to the local companies that helped run stalls including Lanyon Bowdler, Shrewsbury Job Centre and Janet Redlar Travel & Tourism.
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors very kindly donated a beautiful Koala for our Guess the Name Competition. The name of the Koala was MILLY and was won by Darren in our Rehabilitation Centre.
Headway Shropshire is very grateful to all the businesses and individuals who donated all our amazing raffle prizes. We had some very happy prize winners.
These events would not be possible with out all the volunteers that helped out on the evening. A huge thank you to the local companies that helped run stalls including Lanyon Bowdler, Shrewsbury Job Centre and Janet Redlar Travel & Tourism.
Headway Shropshire Summer Newsletter 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017
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.
Spring Newsletter 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
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.
Categories
Recent Posts
- Spring Newsletter 2018
- Winter Newsletter
- Community Support Worker Vacancies
- ABI Carers Meetings 2018
- Dates for your Diary
- BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 2017
- Headway Shropshire Winter Fair
- Building Better Opportunities at Headway Shropshire
- Meet the people at Headway Shropshire
- Headway Shropshire Autumn Newsletter 2017
