March 2025

March Carers Meeting

By |March 19th, 2025|

A reminder that Headway Ayrshire hold monthly Carers Meetings on Tuesday evenings. These are held in Ayr and Hurlford, alternatively. The date of the next meeting is as follows:

Tuesday 25th March: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sutherland House, 123 Prestwick Road, Ayr, KA8 8NJ.

If you are interested in attending Carers Meetings, please call our office on 01292 618090 for […]

Cognitive Education Courses Begin

By |March 17th, 2025|

Our Cognitive Education Course is underway at both South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups and Clients are enjoying the opportunity to participate.

 

A fantastic Donation in Recognition from South Ayrshire Council

By |March 13th, 2025|

South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell welcomed representatives from Ayrshire charities to County Buildings in Ayr on Monday 10th March to present donations on behalf of South Ayrshire Council.

 

South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell said: “It’s an honour to present these donations on behalf of the Council to wonderful Ayrshire based organisations. The efforts of Headway Ayrshire do not go unnoticed […]

First Aid Training for the Headway Ayrshire Team

By |March 10th, 2025|

The Headway Ayrshire Team recently completed First Aid training. The course was extremely informative and perfect for our needs – and a lot of fun too! Although it’s something we hope never to have to put into practice, we are all feeling up to the task should the need arise.

 

Calling All Artists and Photographers!

By |March 6th, 2025|

Calling all Artists/Photographers! Something to get your creative juices flowing….

Headway UK have announced that they are running their Christmas Card Competition again. Following the success of winners from Headway Luton & Headway Gloucestershire last year, this year they are opening up the competition to both local Headway charities & volunteer-led branches, as well as Headway service users. There are […]

February 2025

BRAW 2025

By |February 26th, 2025|

BRAW 2025 – Friday 20th June 2025 to Sunday 22nd June 2025

 

Headway members, family members and carers are invited to attend this year’s BRAW residential weekend.

The “Best Relaxation and Activities Weekend” takes place at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, from Friday 20th June to Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Activities include, massage, reiki, music, arts& crafts, walking football, orienteering, and more.

Find out […]

Kiltwalk 2025: Good Luck Brian

By |February 19th, 2025|

Headway Ayrshire Client and South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group member, Brian Taylor is taking part in KIltwalk 2025, raising funds for Headway Ayrshire.

We would like to wish Brian the very best of luck with his training and to say we’re all rooting for him on the big day!

 

If you’d like to sponsor Brian, you can do so via his […]

Headway Ayrshire Welcomes Student, Ainsley Murdoch

By |February 19th, 2025|

Headway Ayrshire have been delighted to welcome Ayrshire College Health & Social Care Student, Ainsley Murdoch for a 9-week placement at our South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group.

Ainsley has fitted in really well at the Group and is making a great contribution.

 

A Fantastic Achievement From Louise

By |February 13th, 2025|

Thought we’d share this beautiful piece of Diamond Art, created by Headway Ayrshire Client Volunteer, and East Ayrshire Community Group member, Louise Kirkwood.

Well done Louise for producing such a lovely piece of work – it must have taken a lot of patience!

 

Headway Ayrshire at the Inner Wheel Club of Ayr Coffee Morning

By |February 12th, 2025|

 

Headway Ayrshire Manager, Jayne McClymont, and Community Outreach Support Officer, Linda Cathie, were delighted to be invited to the Inner Wheel Club of Ayr coffee morning on Saturday 8th February. It was a pleasure to share information about the Charity’s mission and services with Inner Wheel, who are an all-female organisation promoting friendship and encouraging community service. We are […]