Here are some recent updates of our growing garden and produce. It really is blooming! Janice our resident sparrow has been busy making a nest above her conservatory and earlier this week Geraldine found a chick of Janice’s had fallen from the nest It looked like it had attempted its maiden voyage but had got … Continue reading
Volunteer Week 2022
Today mark’s the start of Volunteer Week and we would like to take the opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to our volunteers who are SIMPLY.THE.BEST! We have a dedicated network of volunteers who work behind the scenes, tin collecting, money counters, stall helpers, our Director volunteers who help guide our charity focus as … Continue reading
ACTION FOR BRAIN INJURY WEEK HAS ARRIVED!
Help us celebrate our Hats for Headway Day this Friday (20th May) by donning a hat at work or home. The theme this year is Brain Injury – See the Hidden Me. Brain Injury survivors can feel isolated and misunderstood when their injury is not so obvious. Please wear a hat, make a donation and … Continue reading
KGV Donation
A big thank you to the KGV staff who organised a fabulous raffle at Christmas of which we were the recipients of the funds raised. Sarah and Debbie popped into our Friday session to present the cheque to our ‘Naughty corner’ group. We have a lovely extended Headway family at KGV and we are grateful … Continue reading
Headway Garden
We welcomed Utmost to visit Headway in July 2021 after they kindly donated funds to the development of our garden. It was lovely to show them our little oasis that has really added a wonderful addition to our Headway home. This has been our first year as ‘growers’ and it has been such fun creating … Continue reading
Understanding Brain Injury
For our members, the period after returning from hospital is utterly bewildering. Many things change; their bodies do not function as they used to, they have large gaps in their memories, they may not be able to do something as ordinary as make a cup of tea for themselves. As time progresses, they discover more … Continue reading
Headway Guernsey wins Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
2019 celebrations at Headway Guernsey! Two charities in Guernsey were recognised by The Queen for “outstanding work in their communities”. Headway Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey Scout Association were selected to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award is the equivalent of an MBE and is the highest award available to local … Continue reading
First Headway Guernsey London Marathon spot!
Delighted to share that after years of applying for a Headway Guernsey marathon spot, we have finally been allocated a space with all proceeds raised going to Headway Guernsey. Who would be willing to undertake such a challenge?! Service Manager Orla-Marie’s big brother Ruairi, that’s who! Ruairi has previously volunteered for us and we are … Continue reading
Hats for Headway 2020
A date for your diary! This year Action for Brain Injury Week takes place from the 11th-17th May with the nation will be celebrating Hats for Headway Day on Friday 15th May. The theme for this years ABI Week is memory loss. One of the most common concerns from brain injury survivors is the profound … Continue reading
Green Man Motor Cycle Heroes
On a lovely sunny evening last month the Green Man Motor Cycle Club ran the second of their “bike nights” at The Grand Rock Café. There was a fabulous turn out of old, new and unusual bikes to socialise and get together. Jason Rostron organised the event to raise money for Headway and to remember Pete … Continue reading