Margie’s Fijian Feast
“I learned to cook by watching my grandmother and sister. In Fiji, I enjoyed eating Shepherd’s pie and fish cooked in coconut milk. I just love food! Talking about food is like music to my ears. Even when there is nothing in the house I can put things together and make something good to eat. […]
Welcome A-Board!
Bisila Bisila Noha is a Spanish London-based ceramic artist, who co-directs Lon-art Creative, an organisation that offers a platform for everyone to create, collaborate and reflect upon social issues through the arts (with a strong focus on women). She also has a background in Translation and International Relations, and has vast experience in Project Management: […]
Donovan’s Rice and Peas Recipe
“I don’t measure anything, because I just know it.”…but here are the rough quantities to make enough for four: Ingredients 3 or 4 spring onions (‘scallion’) A few sprigs of fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic A few whole allspice berries (‘pimento’) 2 cups of rice (basmati or […]
Welcoming our new Chief Executive Anna
Anna brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having worked in the social care field for over 20 years across both the voluntary and statutory sectors. She has previously managed services for people in the community, and worked as a commissioner in adult social care. Anna also has direct experience of working with Headway East […]
An update to Headway East London services – January 2021
(5th January) In a challenging start to the year, the government have just announced a new nationwide ‘stay at home’ order to help curb growing Covid-19 infection rates across the country. Whenever such a change to guidance is announced, Headway East London must review its practices and act swiftly to best ensure the health and […]
2020 – What I Miss, Don’t Miss, Won’t Miss and Won’t Forget (Part 2)
Dundalk play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium Sean What I miss…My family, festivals, concerts, frequent travel…and the pool table and craic around it. What I don’t miss…Unbridled generosity with coughing and germs What I won’t miss…Being packed like sardines on public transport What I won’t forget…Dundalk playing Arsenal !!! The hard times, the good times, […]
2020 – What I Miss, Don’t Miss, Won’t Miss and Won’t Forget
Rosy getting out the house this summer, in Ramsgate Rosy What I miss…Headway lunch & supper clubs; live music in sticky-floored music venues; also how quiet London was at the beginning of lockdown – for cycling around, it was a dream! What I don’t miss…Lots of planes in the sky. What I won’t miss…Socialising in […]
Sam & Laura – Memories of Family Felines
Earlier this year, during the first national lockdown, we introduced you to member Laura and Support Worker Sam; whilst they usually spent their sessions going to the cinema or out for coffee, they’d been getting incredibly creative over Zoom whilst at home – reasulting in some amazing stories (which you can read the first of […]
Welcome To My World – Marie Claire
I had my own business as property maintenance. It was a very successful business, around Canary Wharf. My daughters were only 10 and 20 years old when I had my ABI. I had a berry aneurism, that I inherited from my dad. It burst. I went to hospital twice; first time I was sent back […]
If Ifs and Ands Were Pots and Pans
If Ifs and Ands Were Pots and Pans There’d Be No Work For Tinkers I’m getting older and I’m scared I’ll never reached my full potential, Don’t wanna end up by being cared for In a home that’s residential. The sands of time are running out there’s no way I can halt them, The hands […]
