Events

Fundraising Events

As well as seeking ongoing funding for Headway Oxfordshire services, we are specifically seeking funds at this time towards a Minibus. Transport which would enable more people with an Acquired Brain Injury to access the services and facilities at the Oxford centre.

Cream Tea and Cakes Extravaganza - Friday 24 June 2011

Headway Oxfordshire are delighted to hold a Cream Tea and Cake Extravaganza in the grounds of Headway at 4 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington, Oxford.  Come along anytime between 1.00 and 4.00 p.m. and enjoy cream tea, scones and cakes home baked by staff, volunteers and Headway members - in return for a small donation to Headway.  Thanks to our volunteer, Erin Hawkins, for arranging this

London to Paris Cycle Ride - 6 July 2011

Thanks to James Livermore, neuro-surgeon trainee at the JR Hospital, who is undertaking the London to Paris Cycle Ride in support of Headway Oxfordshire.  See his fundraising site at www.doitforcharity.com/jameslivermore

 

Charity Dinner - Friday 22nd July 2011

A MurdSherlock Holmeser Mystery Charity Dinner will be held at the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon Road, Oxford at 7.00 p.m. on Friday 22 July 2011.  During a 3-course dinner you will be presented with a chilling Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery to discuss and solve with others.   The evening promises intrigue and great fun!  Various prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.  Tickets £40 per person available from Carole Newbigging, fundraiser@headway-oxford.org.uk tel 01865 326263.  Tables of 8-10 people may be reserved.  Cheques payable to Headway Oxfordshire.

 

Snowdonian Marathon - 29 October 2011

Thanks to James Pearce of Charlbury, who is undertaking the Snowdonian Marathon in support of Headway Oxfordshire. James underwent extensive brain surgery in January 2011, but has now returned to work as a taxi-driver.  Always a keen runner, and member of his local running club, Jim has completed the Snowdonian Marathon five times before.  Having now regained his former stamina, we thank him for his support of Headway Oxfordshire, and wish him the best of luck.  Full details of the event is at http://snowdoniamarathon.com   See Jim's fundraising site at www.justgiving.com/james-pearceo   James has also been nominated to carry the Olympic Torch through Oxfordshire - what an honour if he were successful!   Well done James.