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  For a number of years now Headway North Cumbria has visited a variety of local venues for afternoon tea.  These events have always proved popular, but have become increasingly costly.  This year we decided to have a go at … Continued

Welcome to the Summer Edition of Headway News.  As always, this issue brings together the stories, achievements and voices that make the Headway community so special, and this season, there is certainly plenty to celebrate. Read Headway News Summer 2026 … Continued

On Monday 8 June 2026 twenty-six members of Headway North Cumbria met for lunch at the Lakeland Gate Brewers Fayre in Carlisle.  Attendees enjoyed a three course meal of starter, main and dessert in a large section of the restaurant that … Continued

Watchtree Nature Reserve is a 205 acre haven for wildlife and people.  Featuring flower rich meadows, old and new woodland, miles of hedgerow and wetland habitats this a place for everyone.  Wildlife is perfectly at home here and we have abundant … Continued

  On 30 March 2026 Headway North Cumbria held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the New Waterton Hall.  Chair, Julian Simpson, welcomed attendees to the meeting and thanked them for attending.  He followed this with an overview on branch … Continued

Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of Headway News.  This is another issue filled with powerful stories, practical guidance, and inspiring achievements from across the Headway community. Read Headway News Spring 2026 edition In this edition’s ‘Your views’ section, readers … Continued

  “Our Hollywood Bowl centre in Carlisle is the place to be.  With state-of-the-art bowling lanes and a family-friendly environment, you’re guaranteed to be bowled over! With 24 lanes to bowl along, an exclusive VIP area, an American themed diner, … Continued

Pancakes and Christmas Cards.  It seems like an unlikely combination but that is exactly what we had during a recent Headway North Cumbria Day Centre session. Shrove Tuesday is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the … Continued

The winter edition of Headway News shares advice for managing the festive season with a brain injury, celebrates achievements at the ABI Games, features insights from Sir John Hayes MP on brain injury advocacy, and highlights inspiring finalists of the … Continued

On Monday 8 December 2025 fifty-three members, their support workers, family members and volunteers from Headway North Cumbria participated in what is always the branch’s final, and best attended, event of the year – the Christmas Lunch.  Attendance was a … Continued

It was a bit of a change from our normal offering at the Day Centre session on Monday 1 December 2025.  Rather than arts and crafts and dominos members participated in a couple of rounds of Rock and Roll Bingo, … Continued

On Monday 10 November 2025 members from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Carlisle.  This was the second of our two bowling sessions for this year. We took over three lanes with 12 participants spread between … Continued

On Monday 13 October 2025 thirty-seven members of Headway North Cumbria met for lunch at the Lakeland Gate Brewers Fayre in Carlisle.  Attendees enjoyed a three course meal of starter, main and dessert in a large section of the restaurant … Continued

The Autumn edition of Headway News has been published and can be found here: Read Headway News Autumn 2025 edition In this edition, Headway UK begin with a celebration of artistic expression in On a Good Day, where Headway Gloucestershire … Continued

On Monday 8 September we were delighted to welcome three representatives from Omexom Taylor Woodrow (OTW) to our Day Centre.  OTW is the National Grid’s Enterprise Delivery Partner for the upgrade of the Harker Substation Project to the North of … Continued

On 7 July 2025, twenty-nine members of Headway North Cumbria went for lunch at the Pizza Hut, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria.  Attendees enjoyed the unlimited buffet bundle which comprised: Everyone enjoyed a good meal, engaging conversation and left feeling full and … Continued

The Summer edition of Headway News has been published and can be found here: Read Headway News Summer 2025 edition The Action for Brain Injury Week special edition explores Headway’s On a good day campaign. It includes personal stories of life … Continued

Watchtree Nature Reserve is a 205 acre haven for wildlife and people.  Featuring flower rich meadows, old and new woodland, miles of hedgerow and wetland habitats this a place for everyone.  Wildlife is perfectly at home here and we have abundant … Continued

On Monday 14 April 2025 members of Headway North Cumbria enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea at Adeline’s on Corporation Road, Carlisle.  We were fortunate to have exclusive use of this stylish Tea Room and enjoyed a superb selection of homemade sweets … Continued

Headway North Cumbria member, Anna Selim, recently responded to an advertisement in Cumbria Crack in which the Harker Substation Project was looking for local artwork to help decorate its wellness room.  As a consequence £150 has been donated to the … Continued

The Spring edition of Headway News has been published and can be found here: Read Headway News Spring 2025 edition Contents Network Games The ABI Games Advocating in Westminster World Oral Health Day The Power of Laughter Services spotlight: Headway … Continued

On Monday 24 February 2025 members from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Carlisle.  This was our first of two planned bowling sessions for this year. We took over three lanes with 16 participants spread between … Continued

Headway UK has announced its first-ever Facebook Challenge:  Walk 90km in February! Headway UK are inviting participants to walk 90km during February to help raise vital funds.   Participants can complete the challenge at their own pace, at anytime, anywhere between … Continued

During 2020 Headway North Cumbria member, Helen Wilson, took to writing poetry to help her focus and aid with her recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Initially Helen wrote a series of 12 poems which explored various aspects of living with … Continued

The winter edition of Headway News has been published and can be found here: Read Headway News Winter 2024 edition Get up-to-date News in brief Headway Leicester in Westminster New Headway shop opens in Barnsley He did it!  Andrew completes … Continued

On Monday 9 December 2024 seventy-three members, volunteers, their support workers and family members from Headway North Cumbria participated in what is always Headway North Cumbria’s final, and best attended, event of the year – the Christmas Lunch.  It was … Continued

On Monday 2 December 2024 we were delighted to welcome back the duo Travelling Light to the Day Centre.  Steve and Evie, once again, performed an excellent set of music from a diverse repertoire of songs that are very popular … Continued

The autumn edition of Headway News is here with all the latest news and features from Headway, including ‘Nature after brain injury’, ‘Amnesia and identity’, ‘Shopping without stress’, and much more   Read Headway News Autumn 2024 edition   The … Continued

On Monday 16 September 2024 thirty-two members of Headway North Cumbria enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea at Adeline’s on Corporation Road, Carlisle.  We were fortunate to have exclusive use of this stylish Tea Room and enjoyed a superb selection of homemade … Continued

Headway UK has launched a new long-term strategy setting out a plan for the next five years. The plan includes 4 strategic aims: –     Strengthen the network of local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches. –     Increase awareness and … Continued

The summer edition of Headway News is here!  As the days grow longer and warmer, here is an exciting and jam-packed issue filled with inspiring stories, essential advice, and vibrant highlights from the Headway community.   Read Headway News Summer … Continued

On Monday 1 July 2024 we welcomed back Travelling Light to the Day Centre.   Steve, Evie and Maddie performed a great set of music from a repertoire comprising many popular music styles designed to appeal to a variety of musical … Continued

Finn Graham, son of Headway North Cumbria member, Helen Wilson, has been fundraising for the branch.  Finn decided that he would undertake the 10km Gelt Gladiator course on 8th June 2024.  The Gelt Gladiator is an epic obstacle race in … Continued

Watchtree Nature Reserve is a 205 acre haven for wildlife and people.  Featuring flower rich meadows, old and new woodland, miles of hedgerow and wetland habitats this a place for everyone.  Wildlife is perfectly at home here and we have … Continued

GENERAL The date for the General Election has been set for 4 July 2024. The aim of this post is to ensure that brain injury survivors can fully participate in the democratic process and that they have the information they … Continued

Hats for Headway Day is an annual fundraising event in which Headway invites anyone who wants to help improve life after brain injury to wear a wacky hat, make a donation to Headway, and post a picture on social media to … Continued

Finn Graham, son of Headway North Cumbria member, Helen Wilson, is fundraising for the branch.  Finn has decided that he will undertake the 10km Gelt Gladiator course on 8th June 2024.  Finn will undertake the 10km mud run which is … Continued

On Monday 22 April 2024 forty-two members of Headway North Cumbria met for lunch at the Lakeland Gate Brewers Fayre in Carlisle.  Attendees enjoyed a three course meal of starter, main and dessert in a large section of the restaurant … Continued

The first Headway News of 2024 is packed with news and features, including ‘What really counts?’, ‘Returning to work after brain injury’, Rolf’s Headway Heroes story and much more!   Read Headway News Spring 2024 edition   The contents of … Continued

On Monday 19 February 2024 members from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Carlisle.  This was our first bowling session of the year. We took over four lanes with 15 participants spread between them in groups … Continued

ABI Week provides an annual platform on which Headway can raise awareness of brain injury and the work it does to support those affected. Each year, Headway UK launches a new campaign during ABI Week, encouraging and supporting the Headway … Continued