Headway Cardiff & South East Wales

Help us to win £1,000 festive boost
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2021-12-21 22:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Your nomination really counts.

Ecclesiastical Insurance are running their annual ’12 days of giving Christmas’ campaign. They are giving 120 different charities an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation, with 10 winners announced each weekday from 6 to 21 December.

£1,000 could make a real difference to the work we do, helping people affected by acquired brain injury to rebuild their lives. Please share this with your friends, friends and colleagues to get involved too. Your nomination could be the one that helps us win!

To nominate us, simply click here.

Thanks for your support!

Headway Select XV vs Llanishen RFC
2021-10-22 17:30 (Europe/London) | Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1JA, United Kingdom
We cannot wait to see the Headway Select XV back in action!! Please join us for another exciting fundraising event and a brilliant game of rugby!
A huge thank you to organizer, Chris Case, who this time brings together two fantastic teams as he continues to support Headway Cardiff & South East Wales whilst raising awareness of concussion in sport and the services that the charity provides.
Doors open at 5.30pm with kick off at 7pm. Post game drinks along with an auction and raffle will be held in the Sir Gareth Edwards Lounge.
Entry £5.

The exhibition of our service users artwork
2021-07-27 08:00 - 2021-09-06 17:00 (Europe/London) | University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Rd, Llandough, Penarth, Cardiff, Wales, CF64 2XX, United Kingdom
You can view the amazing art work and photographs our members produced at the Finding our Place & Making our Mark exhibition at the Hearth Gallery just off the main concourse in Llandough from 27th July – 6th September. It is also be available virtually here: https://cardiffandvale.art/2021/07/06/headway/

This exhibition at University Hospital Llandough is accessible for current patients, staff and visitors on site.

The Hearth Gallery – Arts for Health and Wellbeing
Open Daily 9am-8pm
Ground Floor, University Hospital Llandough,
Penlan Road, Llandough. CF64 2XX

100k for Hobbsy Silent Auction and Raffle
2021-07-03 | Online
The Hobbsy 100k team are hosting an online charity auction in aid of us on 3rd July. There are some highly desirable lots with signed Welsh rugby jersey, Wales shirts, six nations match ball, British Lions rugby ball and Wales rugby fab four portrait. Andrew McIntyre’s family have generously donated this season’s Cardiff City signed home and away kits and ball in his memory.
For a more information and to register an online bid, click here.

100k for Hobbsy challenge inspired by Dave Hobbs, vice Chair of Rhiwbina Rugby Club and community linchpin, after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, members of local rugby clubs took on challenges to fundraise for local charities. Our charity was chosen for April, and their efforts raised so far £3,162.

Hats For Headway Cardiff & South East Wales
2021-05-21 | Online
Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week) takes place from 17 – 23 May 2021

Wear a silly hat, donate £2 and share a photo to help raise funds and awareness of brain injury!

To donate click here (PayPal) or here (JustGiving).
You can also donate through Facebook by clicking here

This years campaign is titled A life of lockdown? and aims to give a voice to brain injury survivors and carers, helping them to explain the isolation that many people experience due to the ongoing effects of brain injury and empower others to provide the support they need.

Here is an overview of the campaign theme and call-to-action:

Covid-19 has been tough on everyone. Repeated lockdowns have left people isolated and lonely, often harming their mental wellbeing.
But imagine living every day of your life in isolation
The effects of brain injury, such as problems with memory, information processing, or speech, compounded by a lack of understanding of this often hidden disability, can leave survivors lacking the confidence to interact with society.
Let someone know they are not alone. Reach out to help out.

As always, Hats for Headway Day will take place on the last Friday of Action for Brain Injury Week, which is 21 May. This is a great chance to have fun (something we all need this year!) while raising money to support Headway Cardiff & South East Wales. Simply ask your members to wear a hat for the day in return for a donation, then share a photo on social media using #HatsForHeadway.

Partnership with University of Sunderland
As part of the campaign and to help us better understand the impact of social isolation after brain injury, we’ve teamed up with researchers at the University of Sunderland. They are looking to interview brain injury survivors who are willing to talk about their experience through lockdown.
The interview will involve being asked questions about the survivor’s brain injury, their support network, socialising, loneliness and how lockdown has affected them. It will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams and is expected to last approximately 40 minutes. A Headway member, family or friends can be present during the interview.
If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, they can contact Dr Stephen Dunne at Stephen.Dunne@sunderland.ac.uk.

Get your Thinking Hats on Zoom Quiz
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom

Headway Big Christmas Zoom Quiz!
2020-12-17 19:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom

Use Easyfundraising and help raise money for Headway Cardiff and South East Wales.
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-12-25 17:00 (Europe/London)
A really simple way to support us while you’re doing your Christmas shopping is to use easyfundraising® . It’s straightforward and free. Visit the website, search Headway Cardiff & South East Wales, use the pink button to choose us, register through your email, or facebook, apple address, then visit retailers and shop online through the website and we receive a donation for the purchases you make. Win, win all round! Use the link below.
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/headwaycardiffsoutheastwales/q=headway%20cardiff&cat=cause-autosuggest

Send a Christmas E-Card and help raise money for Headway Cardiff & South East Wales!
2020-09-21 08:00 - 2020-12-25 17:00 (Europe/London)
If you’re looking for a way to support Headway Cardiff & South East Wales this year, why not send eCards and donate the cost of greeting cards!
Make a donation in lieu of cards this Christmas and send festive e-cards. Your loved ones will see your generous donation and Christmas message.
Simply click on the link below, choose your card and make a donation of your desired amount. We are so grateful of any donations received. All donations will go a long way in helping us to support those who have been affected by an acquired brain injury.
https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/charities/rYCY

Jade Fest
2020-06-27 15:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Pontllanfraith RFC, Tram Road, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2JF, United Kingdom
If you’re available on the 27th July 2020, please head to Pontllanfraith RFC for a fantastic event, ‘Jade Fest’!
On February 28th 2019, 30 year old Jade sadly passed away due to a spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage.
Her amazing family have decided to hold this exciting event in her honour and help raise money for 2 chosen charities.
A huge thank you to Carla and family for making Headway Cardiff & South East Wales one of those charities ❤️
Please come along and show your support…it’s set to be a wonderful day 😊
Save the date! Further information TBC.

Hats for Headway Day!
2020-05-15 | Headway Cardiff & South East Wales, Rookwood Hospital, Fairwater Road, CF5 2YN, United Kingdom
Raise funds to help those affected by an acquired brain injury!
During ABI week, our annual ‘Hats for Headway Day’ will be taking place and once again we’re asking you to get involved, wear your funky hat and donate to Headway Cardiff & South East Wales!
This year, we’d like to encourage you to make you own hats – whether it’s a school activity, an office fun day or a family challenge….create your hat, send us your pictures and you could be featured on our social media pages and our website!!
For more information or to tell us about your plans for the day, please contact Kat on 02920 577707, 07507600888 or email Kathryn.jones@headwaycardiff.org.uk.

Headway Select XV vs London Welsh
2020-03-07 13:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Old Deer Park, Richmond, London, United Kingdom
We are extremely excited to announce that The Headway Select XV’s next fixture will be against London Welsh RFC at Old Deer Park in Richmond, London, on Saturday 7th March 2020, the same day that Wales will be playing England at Twickenham in the Six Nations…
Old Deer Park is notoriously an incredible day out when England host Wales in the Six Nations, with some 2500 people having attended in recent years to enjoy the day and watch the game live in their marquee event. This will provide a fantastic platform for our game as the curtain raiser to the day and we are very grateful to all at London Welsh RFC for deciding to move forward with us for this fixture and support our cause.
The game will be kicking off at 1pm with the international due to follow at 4:45pm. We will be fundraising pitch side and post match so please, if you can, come along, enjoy a fantastic day of rugby and help us raise crucial funds to support brain injury survivors in our local community.
Tickets for the day will cost £20 and are available via London Welsh RFC’s website.
For more information please contact Chris Case via – 07800 971 528.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-30 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | CF5 2YN, Rookwood Hospital, 18-20 Fairwater Road, Cardiff, CF5 2YN, United Kingdom
Come and join us for this year’s annual Christmas Fayre!

£1 Entry

With a selection of stalls, cakes, refreshments and some festive
entertainment, please join us and help raise money for those affected by an acquired brain injury.

If you have any raffle prizes, toys, games, books, dvds, craft items or gifts that you’d like to donate we’d love to hear from you!

We’ll also be looking for cakes and treats for our bake sale so if you’re a budding baker, please get in touch!

Please contact Kat on 07507600888 kathryn.jones@headwaycardiff.org.uk

Afternoon Tea at The Angel Hotel
2019-11-14 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | The Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1SZ, United Kingdom
TWO MORE TABLES AVAILABLE!
Please join us for Afternoon Tea! A beautiful event in aid of Headway Cardiff & South East Wales.
On Thursday 14th November 2019, we’ll be enjoying scones, sandwiches, cakes and tea at the Angel Hotel and hope you can come along too to help us raise money for those affected by an acquired brain injury.
With luxury prizes and light entertainment during the afternoon, this is an event not to be missed!

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BIG QUIZ
2019-10-16 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | CF5 2YN, Rookwood Hospital, 18-20 Fairwater Road, Cardiff, CF5 2YN, United Kingdom
Put yourselves to the test in this year’s fabulous, fundraising, fun-filled quiz with a difference….
Wednesday 16th October, 6.30pm
Independence & Wellbeing Centre,
Recreation Hall,
Rookwood Hospital
Teams of 6 £30, teams of 8 £40
The night will also include a bar and raffle.
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Champions Night
2019-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Cardiff Virgin Money Lounge, Trinity Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BH, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a fantastic fundraising and supporter thank you event!
Taking place at the Cardiff Virgin Money Lounge, we’re holding a race night and awards ceremony to raise money but also recognize all of the fantastic work that our supporters, members and volunteers have contributed.
We’ll also be having live entertainment, games, raffle and refreshments so please come and join us if you can!
This event will be proudly sponsored by Case Management Cymru Ltd.

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Headway Select XV vs Rhiwbina RFC
2019-08-10 14:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Cae Delyn Park, Northern Avenue, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 1BE, United Kingdom
It’s official! The next Headway Select XV rugby match has been announced and you’re all invited to join us on the 10th of August for a fantastic day of rugby followed by BBQ and live entertainment!! We can’t wait!
Organiser Chris Case has now raised nearly £28,000 for our small charity and we need your support to make this next event another success. Come and support the players as they take on Rhiwbina RFC at Cae Delyn Park. Kick off 2.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door.
This time, there’s a wigs and sunglasses fancy dress theme too!!

Please Mind Your Head IX
2019-07-07 13:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Clwb Ifor Bach, 11 Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR, United Kingdom
Please Mind Your Head returns for another fantastic music event in aid of Headway Cardiff & South East Wales. Organised by Justin Evans, the day boasts some top names on the local music scene and you’re all invited!
Featuring:
Sweet Baboo
Zervas and Pepper
My Name Is Ian
Zabrinski
Oh Peas!
She’s Got Spies
Inanna Meets The Dawn
Surreal Kinnock
Gin Drinker
Curfew

City Voices Cardiff - Top Hits 'Through the Decades'
2019-07-06 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | St David’s Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH, United Kingdom
A choral celebration of chart-topping hits through the decades
Saturday 6th July 2019 at 7pm
Since debuting at St David’s Hall in 2013 City Voices Cardiff have always delighted audiences with their summer concerts offering a wide range of music from musicals to movies, and everything in between. In the summer of 2019 they are offering the perfect party mix of chart-topping hits through the decades in TOP HITS and we want you to come and join the party!
So what will you find in the City Voices Cardiff jukebox? Songs from Sir Tom Jones, The Beatles, Phil Collins, Joni Mitchell, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Queen, Madonna, Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Toto, Justin Timberlake – to name but a few! And no concert would be complete at the moment without something from The Greatest Showman. A hit from every decade from the 1950’s to current day, and definitely something for everyone.
For 2019 our nominated charity is Headway Cardiff and South East Wales. Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through its network of more than 125 groups and branches across the UK, including in Cardiff at the Rockwood Hospital in Llandaff, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. Headway is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852).
Tickets:
Standard: £14
Concession: £11
Under 12s: £5
The raffle and retiring collection from this concert will be going towards our fundraising efforts for our nominated charity.
WWW.CITYVOICESCARDIFF.COM

An evening with 'Ragsy'
2019-06-14 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Blackwood Cricket Club, Highfields, Gordon Road, Blackwood, Gwent, NP12 1DS, United Kingdom
Join us for a fantastic fundraising event as we enjoy an evening of entertainment with ‘Ragsy’, as seen on The Voice UK.
Entry by ticket only and these can be purchased by calling Ruth on 07974119747.
Many thanks to Andrew & Ruth Purnell for organising!
All proceeds going to Headway Cardiff & South East Wales.

Headway South Wales' Annual Get Together
2019-06-01 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Margam Abbey, Port Talbot, SA13 2TA, United Kingdom
We invite you to Margam Abbey on Saturday 1st June for the 6th annual get together for South Wales Headway groups. Let’s just enjoy a day with old & new friends, talking, eating & playing!
10.30-11.15 Tea and Coffee
11.15-12.30 Ice Breakers to connect us
12.30-1.45 Lunch – all together in our own space – a finger buffet lunch will be provided by the Abbot’s Kitchen but you can bring a few nibbles for yourself and/or to share
2.00-3.30 Cake Decoration OR Laughing Yoga OR Radio Cars
CAKE DECORATION – Heather will ‘sing a rainbow’. Well – make a rainbow anyway! We will make an edible rainbow with a special message for Headway which can be shared at teatime or taken home. Cake decoration using different techniques.
OR
LAUGHTER YOGA – Andrew is investigating the possibility that laughter yoga can lift the spirits of people with chronic conditions. He finds that people with or without a disability really enjoy laughter yoga. He’s often asked to repeat these sessions. Indeed, Matthew (Headway Pembs) joined one of Andrew’s sessions – he said, “It is a unique experience not to be missed!”
OR
RADIO CARS – Weather permitting, Kev and a friend will bring 2 or 3 radio control vehicles. They will build a course that’s not too difficult. They’ll give as many participants as possible a bit of hands on experience with them
To book please contact 02920 577707 or email info@headwaycardiff.org.uk

Hats for Headway
2019-05-24 | CF5 2YN, Rookwood Hospital, 18-20 Fairwater Road, Cardiff, CF5 2YN, United Kingdom
Save the date! This year’s Hats for Headway day will take place on the 24th May!
Help us raise awareness about brain injury. Wear your decorated (and wacky!) hat or cycle helmet to school, work or with friends and family and then post your photos on social media using the hashtag #HatsForHeadway
In return, donate £2 to Headway Cardiff & South East Wales to help those living with an acquired brain injury.
We’d love to hear from anyone who’d like to get involved so please contact us for more information.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party
2019-05-23 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Canton Cross Vaults, Canton, Cardiff, Cf11 8HJ, United Kingdom
Come down to the Canton Cross Vaults for a fun-filled fundraising evening on Thursday 23rd May, starting at 7pm.
On the night there will be:
• DISCO
• KARAOKE
• QUIZ
• WACKIEST HAT COMPETITION
and plenty of prizes to be won!
Food will also be on offer for a small donation fee. Don’t forget to wear your funky hats!
Many thanks to Debbie Williams for organising.

Action for Brain Injury Week 2019
2019-05-20 08:00 - 2019-05-26 17:00 (Europe/London)
Action for Brain Injury week returns this year from the 20th-26th May.

Continuing with our theme of challenging misconceptions formed by the often hidden nature of brain injury, this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week campaign will be focusing on the debilitating and stigmatising effects of fatigue after brain injury.

Brain Drain – Wake up to fatigue!

Fatigue, or excessive tiredness, is one of the most commonly experienced effects of brain injury. Indeed, it is the most commonly cited effect of brain injury reported by the 11,000 callers to our helpline each year.

Our brains control everything we do, think and feel. They are the control centre that dictates our actions and reactions, and the pace at which they happen. They are our batteries, recharged with sleep and rest. But after brain injury, these batteries drain far more quickly and therefore need recharging on a much more regular basis – often every few hours.

Fatigue can affect one’s recovery process and daily life. But as with many of the hidden effects of brain injury, ‘pathological fatigue’ can be widely misunderstood – not just by those around us, but even by the individuals themselves.

Through our Brain Drain campaign, we aim to give a voice to those affected, helping to raise awareness and break the stigma of brain injury-related fatigue.

Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more details of how you can get involved.

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The Bayside Boogiemen
2019-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Cathays Cons Club, 54-58 Wyverne Road, Cathays, CF24 4BH, United Kingdom
Head down to Cathays Cons as they put on a lively night of music with the Bayside Boogiemen!
The club has fundraised and supported Headway Cardiff for the last three years and we can’t wait for another fantastic night!
Tickets £5 on the door, raffle and donation buckets on the night.

Headway Select XV vs The Egg Chasers
2019-04-05 18:30 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1JA, United Kingdom
Following the team’s success in 2018, the Headway Select XV return to face The Egg Chasers at the Cardiff Arms Park on Friday 5th April!

They’ve raised nearly £23,000 for us so far – so come and join us for another fantastic event taking place right in the heart of the city centre!

Kick off is at 7pm and it’s £5 entry per person (on the door). Tickets also include entry to the post-match event with live music in the Sir Gareth Edwards lounge….everyone is invited!
https://vimeo.com/317863050/e15cbaf91e

Spring Fayre
2019-03-30 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | CF5 2YN, Rookwood Hospital, 18-20 Fairwater Road, Cardiff, CF5 2YN, United Kingdom
This year’s Spring Fayre will be taking place on Saturday the 30th March and we’re currently on the look out for donations! If you’ve got books, toys, games, dvds, craft items or anything you think could be a good addition to one of our stalls then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. The morning will also include a ‘bake off’ so let us know if you’d like to take part!
The fayre will aim to raise money that helps to support our service and will take place in our Independence and Wellbeing Centre at the Recreation Hall in Rookwood Hospital. We look forward to seeing you there!

Admiral Law's Spring Concert
2019-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | CF10 3DD, Dewi Sant Church, St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 3DD, United Kingdom
Our wonderful friends at Admiral Law have kindly organised this fantastic concert in aid of our charity.
Please come and join us for an evening of music and singing in the heart of the city centre that will help to raise much needed funds for Headway Cardiff & South East Wales.
Tickets are just £5 and available on the door.

Crabtree & Evelyn Christmas Shopping Event
2018-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | CF10 1GA, Crabtree & Evelyn Cardiff Store
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Afternoon Tea
2018-11-22 15:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | The Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1SZ, United Kingdom
