The latest information about events, activities and day trips that are run by Headway Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
The Travelling Gallery!
Every year our Wednesday group create artwork with guidance from Art therapists and long- term Artist volunteer Helen Newton for our annual calendar. This year we are showcasing this work in honour of his Majesty King Charles III to celebrate the coronation and the commencement of his reign.
The Travelling Gallery is
being launched at legal partners Nelson’s of Leicester and they have published the invitation to the event as below:
“After the unveiling at Nelsons the Travelling Gallery heads out across Leicester City, Leicestershire County and Rutland libraries as well as Community & Civic buildings.”
Our travelling gallery will be at Nationwide Building Society in Leicester.
To read the full article, click on the following link: Headway Leicester launches Travelling Gallery of images. – Headway Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
Art Therapy with Nellie’s Art and Pippa Pixley
Join us at Headway House on the following dates for our Art Therapy sessions!
Nellie’s Art:
- Tuesday 19th November
For Christmas based activities:
- Wednesday 27th November
- Tuesday 3rd December
- Mosaics
- Pottery
- Printing
Knighton Park Tree Festival
Visit the Headway Tree at Knighton Park Tree Festival on November 30th and December 1st!
Headway House Christmas Open Day!
Get into the Festive Spirit with us on Thursday 5th December at our Headway House Christmas Open Day!
Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
The Great Adamos Magic Show!
We are sprinkling some magic into Headway Leicester on Friday 6th December!
Join us for an Abra-ca-fabulous morning of AWARD WINNING magic by Leicester magician, The Great Adamos!
If this is not your usual day, and you would like to attend, please visit the office and let one of us know!
Design your own Christmas Tree Decorations
Join Marinne in creating your own Christmas Tree Decorations!
- Wednesday 4th December
- Friday 13th December
Perfect opportunity for you to jazz up your own tree at home, or as a personalised gift for someone special to you!
Christmas Theatre Trip to My Fair Lady
“Wouldn‘t it be loverly” to join us for a Christmas Theatre outing to The Curve in Leicester to go and see the Smash Hit My Fair Lady!
We have tickets available for just £20 for Headway Leicester friends and family for the performance on Thursday 12th December at 2.15pm.
Please let Tor know if you would like to attend.
Self Care & Wellbeing Day – February 28th 2025. 9am – 3pm 
In partnership with Deborah Bircham of Live Well with Chronic Illness, we will be holding a Wellbeing day at Headway House!
Throughout the day, you will learn about various topics and techniques such as:
- The ‘Health Discovery’ Framework
- Nutrition for Health and Inflammation
- Nervous System Health
- Movement for Wellbeing
This session is specifically for our staff, volunteers and Carers.
