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Head Forward Centre- Past Events
Christmas Party
Lord Bradley of Withington, (one of our patrons) and Maggie Cottam (Centre Manager) before the start of Christmas 07 gathering which was attended by attendees and their families. The event raised over £700.
On Friday 7th of December 2007 Head Forward Centre opened its doors for the Christmas gathering which as usual was very well supported by the head injured attendees and their families for an annual fund raising Raffle and mince pies. We were also delighted to welcome the three Head Forward Centre Patrons ; Lord Bradley of Withington PC, Mr John Kennedy CBE & Professor David Neary MD FRCP.
It was also a chance for everyone to meet in a festive setting which was also enlivened by our student volunteers from the Manchester University Psychology department.
George Pascoe midst the Sale of Works auction
Left to Right Prof. Neary, John Kennedy and Desmond Flanagan(Programme Director)
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance
The management committee of the Head Forward Centre are pleased to announce that the charity has now joined with the Greater Management Neurological Alliance which unites charities working to improve the quality of life for people in Greater Manchester with a neurological condition.
In General
Our
activity year is approximately forty six (46) weeks divided into four
Terms, Spring, Summer, & Autumn & Winter. In order to enable the continuation of our
voluntary sector service, all Attendees must be funded per term either by
their Case manager, Trustee, or the Social Services. For details of our
Service Contract and funding requirements please contact Maggie Cottam at
headforward@tiscali.co.uk 
or
telephone 0161-434-2150.
Due to an increased number of attendees since September we are now having to create a waiting list for those wishing to attend on Fridays - but we have some vacancies available on Mondays and Tuesdays (10.a.m. – 3.30 p.m.). Please check our web site for the Head Forward Centre attendance/exclusion criteria and further information.
5K Run
Tony Cottam (left,below) pictured with his brother John in Alexandra Park, Manchester. Tony had just completed a 5k run with 10 colleagues from Irwell Valley Housing Association raising a total of £810 for Head Forward Centre.Tony's brother, John, is a Trustee of the Head Forward Centre charity and sustained his injury in 1979.We are obviously very grateful to Tony and colleagues for the training and effort they put into raising this money.With the proceeds from this race we purchased some display boards which will be very useful for advertising our service at various exhibitions.
Headway South Manchester and Stockport Newsletter
Activity Weekend at Edale YHA Friday 20th June to Sunday 22rd June
We had a great weekend at Edale,
on Friday we did some problem solving and some of the group went
on
a walk up Mam Tor for an evening walk while others played games.
Saturday was a bit unkind with the weather but we soldiered on with abseiling and canoeing- unfortunately Gill and Richard got wet but were ok! Sunday we did Archery we had some different games this time, which was great. This trip was made possible because of the funds donated earlier in the year from Mrs. Brooksbank as a memorial to her son Stephen. Thanks to Reg for organizing this fabulous trip.
Parkview Programme July 2008
Contacts: Rachel Rees 0161-442-5552
and 07733320049 or Karen Titheridge 0161-276-4300
Hi
Thursday 19 June Jackson’s
Boat Pub
Some of our members went for lovely meal at Jackson’s boat pub in Sale. There was some very nice food and it was great for members to have a nice social evening thank you to Steve for organizing the night.
Thursday 17 July
On Thursday 17th July, we are having another social outing, this time Crown Green Bowling at the Red Lion Pub, 532 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX. Again, if you need help with transport, let a Committee Member know. The bowling green is behind the pub, so if it is fine meet outside next to the green. If it rains we will be inside the pub.
Wednesday 20 August
We have organized a trip to the Anderton Boat Lift at Northwich, CW9 6FW for today. We will meet at Park View at 10.30am for people who want a lift, or you can make your own way there if you want. We have to be at the boat lift by 12.30pm and sail at 1pm.There is a café so people can have lunch there if they want. Please confirm with Reg that you are on the list for this trip.
Thursday 21 Aug
There is no Thursday evening meeting
this month due to Holidays.
Future Meetings
Thursday 18 Sept 7.30pm Park View
As we have a lot of new members we will have a discussion night.
Thursday 16 October 7.30pm Park View
We hope to have a talk by a neuro-physiotherapist
Future Newsletters
We would also like further ideas for future venues/outings etc from you our Headway Members, both male and female. Do you have any ideas about trips or events for the Parkview programme or as a group?
Contact your committee members with your ideas or use the suggestion box at Parkview.
Park View Programme July – September 2008
Wednesday 2 July
Snooker and lunch meet at the Crucible at 11.30am, then onto Parkview between 1-15pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 9 July
We have decided to have a change and go for a Chinese help yourself buffet at 12pm. It is situated near Stockport Library there is a pub called Cobdens it is at the rear of the pub just off A6. It is £5.50 per head and is very good value everyone is very welcome, then back to parkview between 1.30pm to 3pm
Wednesday 16 July
Meet at Parkview between 1pm to 3pm for tea and coffee and chat with our members.
Wednesday 23 July
Meet at Superbowl at Grand Central 12 Noon for Bowls and lunch return to Park View if wanted between 1-45pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 30 July
Meet at Parkview between 1pm to 3pm for tea and coffee and chat with our members, or we are going to arrange a walk with Reg Richard we will discuss details the week before and sort times out and where we are meeting for walk.
Wednesday 6 Aug
Snooker and lunch meet at the Crucible at 11.30am, then onto Parkview between 1-15pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 13 Aug
Meet at J D Wetherspoon’s (Court Yard) 11.45am for lunch and a chat, and then back Parkview between 1.15pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 20 Aug
We have organized a trip to the Anderton Boat Lift at Northwich, CW9 6FW for today. We will meet at Parkview at 10.30am for people who want a lift, or you can make your own way there if you want. We have to be at the boat lift by 12.30pm and sail at 1pm.There is a café so people can have lunch there if they want. Please confirm with Reg that you are on the list for this trip.
Wednesday 27 Aug
Meet at Parkview between 1pm to 3pm for tea and coffee and chat with our members, or we are going to arrange a walk with Reg Richard we will discuss details the week before and sort times out and where we are meeting for walk.
Wednesday 3 Sept
Snooker and lunch meet at the Crucible at 11.30am, then onto Parkview between 1-15pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 10 Sept
Meet at Parkview between 1pm to 3pm for tea and coffee and chat with our members.
Wednesday 17 Sept
Meet at Superbowl at Grand Central 12 Noon for Bowls and lunch return to Park View if wanted between 1-45pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 24 Sept
Meet at the Chestergate opposite the Plaza at 12pm for lunch and a chat, and then back Parkview between 1pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 1 Oct
Snooker and lunch meet at the Crucible at 11.30am, then onto Parkview between 1-15pm to 3pm.
Contacts: Reg Bowdler 485-6603
Richard Dann 483-3013