Victory AC staged their 13th Hayling Billy charity run on the evening of 16th June 2010

This year they voted to raise funds for Headway Portsmouth & SE Hants in recognition that one of their members had been mugged while out for a run and had suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result. Peter Harding from Victory AC said ‘”We are so thankful that he is on the mend and receiving such excellent support from Headway that we wanted to show our appreciation by raising funds …

Volunteer Joe Davage enjoys nothing more than to update the  window display at our Headway Charity SHop in Cosham. Joe got it spot on again this week with a themed window in preparation for England’s first match in the World Cup on Saturday 12th June.
Joe said ” I like to model our window on current themes and have previously featured a ‘Play up Pompey’ window, a Valentine’s theme and an Easter Eggstravaganza complete with bonnets and chicks!”  Gaenor Markwick, shop manager commented ” Joe has a creative flair and really …

Gaenor Markwick, our charity shop manager, wanted to thank her volunteers for the wonderful support they have given since our first shop opened in December.
So Gaenor arranged a lunch out at Gunwharf Quays and proposed a visit to the Spinnaker Tower to top off the day.
Gaenor said “I wanted to personally thank my volunteers for their time and effort and show them that they are really appreciated. I couldn’t do my job well without the support of these wonderful people,  it was unfortunate that on the day the weather was …

Victory Athletic Club, based in Havant, are running their 13th annual ‘Hayling Billy 5′ charity running race on the 16th June
Every year the athletic club members vote to support a local charity, we are delighted to announce that we are their chosen charity this year .
The event includes a series of Junior races which kick off at 6pm and  a fast, flat out & back Adult race on the old Billy Railway Line .
All races start & finish at The Hayling Billy Leisure Trail, West …

Local retailers have supported us in  Action for Brain Injury Week .
Southern Cooperative Manager Simon Cleland provided £50 in vouchers from the store team. Simon said ” Its a pleasure to help  Headway with their fundraising, the Co-Op is very keen to support local charities.”
Other retailers, including  Marks & Spencers and Morrisons have also provided vouchers and small gifts.
Joy Ward, funding advisor for Headway added  ” It means a great deal to our staff, volunteers and service users to have the support of local retailers, these 3 retailers have  regularly  …

Monday 17th trip to Marwell zoo for service users and family members £15.00 10am to 5.30pm. (No children permitted).
Wednesday 19th Open House at West Lodge 10am to 12pm. (everyone welcome).
Thursday 20th Sponsored Swim, Havant Leisure Centre 9.30 to 12pm (everyone welcome).
Thursday 20th Lunch at Bar 69, £10 12pm to 2pm (service users only)
Friday 21st Neuropsychologist Jane Mcneil, West Lodge 10.30 to 12pm (family members)
Bookings are being taken for all these events for service users and family members.

Headway were invited to have coffee with the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Terry Hall and her consort, her husband John. They entertained us for just over an hour in the splendor of the Lord Mayor’s parlour. This invitation followed a visit made by the Lord Mayor to West Lodge.
The meeting was a very informal event where the Lord Mayor spent time talking to the service users and family members over a cup of tea or coffee and delicious biscuits. Information was shared about Headway and what we do at Portsmouth, …