20 Faces of Headway (part 1)
CRISTINA, CO-ORDINATOR SINCE 2013 What do you like most about working at Headway? “I feel very lucky to work here and be part of such an amazing community of individuals. Members, volunteers and staff: all of us contribute to make this place so unique. It makes me really proud when we’re able to share the amazing […]
Behind The Scenes: Headway Feast London
THE FOOD As ever, this morning there were enticing smells coming from the Headway kitchen, but today was particularly special as long time HEL supporter and baker, Pete Smith, was showing members a thing or two about crisp breads… we had a quick catch up with him between bakes: Hey Pete! What are you guys up to […]
Headway at 20 – a timeline
Thursday 12th March 1998 marked the official day Headway East London first opened its doors to members. To mark the occasion we’ve put together a little potted history of the last 20 years to celebrate just how much we’ve grown….. Want to support our work for 20 more years? Donate to our £20k in 20 days […]
The Women of Submit To Love
It’s #InternationalWomensDay and to celebrate, we’re taking a closer look at the work of some of our inspiring female artists. We’re particularly proud of our female artists at Headway, so we decided to share them with you! Here are two women who’s meticulous detail and refreshing perspective will stop you in your tracks. First up…. SAM JEVON Sam’s unique […]
Guest blog – “Stroke of luck” Part two
Before I had the stroke I was working on a screenplay with the guy who directed this video, The Scientist, by Coldplay. I thought it was the best video ever made. Not because of the song. I can take or leave that. But the way it’s made: backwards, but with Chris Martin singing the right way. […]
Guest blog – “Stroke of luck”
It’s August 1981. That’s me, on the left. I was 17, but I looked about 12! We were called the Rhine River Three. Our singer looked good but I’m afraid he couldn’t sing. In the days before autotune that mattered. Why am I showing you this, other than to get a laugh? Well, this was me then. And this […]
Headway & Five Points : A New Partnership
As part of our mission to foster community spirit and develop relationships with local businesses, this January, Headway East London reached out to our Hackney neighbour, The Five Points Brewing Company, to see how we could work together. As a result, we are thrilled to announce that they have chosen us as one of two charities they will […]
Artist Tony Allen at the E5 Bakehouse
For the past month Submit to Love Studios artist Tony Allen has had his work displayed in the E5 Bakehouse; a local artisanal bakery and café in London Fields. During the final month of its display, we take a look at the artist and his most interesting work. Tony is one of our most prolific artists at […]
Headway Eats & CLS: a partnership
This February 8th, 40 lucky diners will indulge in a three-course meal, cooked, served and eaten alongside brain injury survivors-turned burgeoning chefs; but this time with “The Headway Music Box”; a sonic interactive object created by CLS, as the centre piece. The project aims to provide the members an unrestricted, accessible route into music, as well as build upon CLS’s spiritual exploration […]
A look inside Headway East London’s Relaxation Group
One of the many therapeutic sessions at Headway, the relaxation group has been around since ancient times. Well, not that far back… but it’s a Headway East London golden oldie so Kitty Edwards, our intern, thought she’d give you a new perspective inside the popular session! A tranquil space in Headway’s bustling day centre, the […]