We meet on:
The third Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm to 9pm
Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT
Group co-ordinator: Michelle Davies
I am a neuro-occupational therapist with over 10 years qualified experience, currently working at St. George’s Hospital in Tooting. I joined Headway in 2015 facilitating the then newly formed Croydon Group. I spend most of my spare time at my allotment but also enjoy camping, mountain biking, surfing and snowboarding.
Topics for 2019 (may be subject to change):
- January: Achievements in 2018 and setting goals for 2019
- February: Recent experiences from our service users (led by Noelle Blake)
- March: Grow your own! It’s time to get sowing for bumper vegetable crops and flowers this year. All resources will be provided. Take home the seeds you sow or leave them with us for the Headway allotment
- April: (to be confirmed)
Topics in 2018:
- January: Review of 2017 and goals for 2018
- February: Headway Laween Saadi presents neuroplasticity
- March: “Grow your own” – compost, pots, and seeds provided
- April: How you tell people you have had a brain injury?
- May: Current affiars
- June: Fatigue management
- July: Board game night
- August: no group
- September: The therapeutic use of journals (Sue Hughes)
- October: *Change of topic* Pizza and social
- November: Crafty Christmas – join us for Christmas crafting
- December: no group
Location and transport information:
- Please use the Sports Reception Entrance (venue is fully accessible)
- Nearest bus stop – Regina Coeli School (405, 455)
- Parking is available at this venue