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Chosen charity collects cheque from Collaborate Network

Thanks so much to all the members of Collaborate Networking Luton for the £1000 cheque presented at the latest networking meeting at Luton Hoo. Collaborate is a non-profit business networking group where a proportion of members fees are donated to us, their chosen charity member. Thanks so much all, and if you do want to join Collaborate, please contact Ron Overton www.collaboratenetworking.co.uk

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Way of the Roses cycle challenge

Richard, Jason, Ken and Carl with support from General Manager Stephen from Gist Ltd were the team behind a massive cycling challenge in aid of The Hospice of St Francis, Headway Luton and Headway UK. They completed the Way of the Roses cycling route. The cycle route is a 170-mile (274 km) journey that starts in Morecambe Bay, winds its…

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The Benefits Of Music After A Brain Injury

The Benefits Of Music After A Brain Injury It is well known that playing a musical instrument benefits the brain, as this video explains: Like many Headway groups and branches, music forms part of the service on offer to clients. Playing an instrument helps with memory, fine motor skills, concentration and focus. Playing in a group also brings other benefits…

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Exercise With Scott & Maria

Exercise With Scott & Maria Scott Hills from Hills Physical Development with Maria from Headway Luton demonstrate exercises for the legs and arms. Maria demonstrates the standing postures and Scott the seated. If you want to skip to the section you want, click on the following timestamps to go straight there:00:00​ Introduction01:50​ Legs and lower body18:00​ Arms and upper body30:00​…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Elisabeth

Elisabeth volunteered to staff a stall at the Hightown Festival on 6th July 2019. She sold plants and vegetables grown at her allotment, as well as designing a fun ‘guess the potato variety competition‘. We asked her why she volunteered for Headway Luton. “When I was around age 19 in the 1970s, I left Sweden to come and work in…

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