The Brain Charity: Activities 2022

Activities 2022

Tea, coffee and company

Monday 10.30am-12.30pm

Anyone with a neurological condition, their friends and carers are welcome to join us at our regular coffee mornings.

There will be a mixture of advice and information available along with the opportunity to meet up with other people who have neurological conditions, to share experiences and have a chat. We often have special speakers too.

Refreshments are free and there’s a nice relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy. If you’re interested in volunteering with us you can also find out what we have to offer and what’s involved in becoming a member of our team.

This coffee morning will be held in The Brain Charity centre and will also run simultaneously online over MS Teams for people who prefer to join us from the comfort of home.

To reserve your spot please email us to let us know if you’re attending online and we’ll send you the login details.

If you have any problems getting on to MS Teams, just get in touch with our information team for help: info@thebraincharity.org.uk

Shared Reading

Monday 12pm - 1pm

Do you like reading? This session provides readers with the necessary support to allow them to enjoy materials they may not be able to read on their own.

Come and have an awesome reading experience.

If you have any questions about this group please call us on 0151 298 299 or email us.

Laughter Yoga

Monday 1pm - 3pm

Join our exciting 6 week laughter yoga class to improve your breathing, health and wellbeing. It’s long been said that “laughter is the best medicine”, so why not put that theory to the test with laughter yoga at The Brain Charity.

These exercise sessions aim to cultivate joy and bring out your inner child – so if you fancy having a laugh with us, email us today!

If you have any questions about this group please call us on 0151 298 299 or email us.

Art club

Monday 10am - 12pm

Do you want to bring out your creative side? Be a part of our enriching, relaxing arts sessions – featuring painting, photography, collage, drawing and more.

Participants can join online or in-person.

To reserve your spot please email us to let us know if you’re attending online and we’ll send you the login details.

If you have any questions about this group please call us on 0151 298 299 or email us.

Neuro-versity

Wednesday 11am – 1pm

Neuro-versity - a super, six week immersive and fun curriculum led by our very own employment team from our Liverpool HQ.

Through personalised career advice and guided weekly sessions, you and your classmates will learn various tips and tricks including:

• Recognising your skills, boosting your career ambitions, and setting professional goals
• Employment tips including bespoke CV and job application help
• Self-confidence to empower you to go for new opportunities
• Live job/training course searching
• Interview practise including how to sell yourself and your skills
• Introductions to hiring employers, training providers or placements
• Mock interviews and site visits
• A graduation ceremony on completing the course.

 Suitable for anyone interested in:

• A new work opportunity, gaining a qualification or new skill through training, a volunteering placement
• Exploring self-employment or becoming economically active
• Gaining self-confidence and socialise with others

The course is free, but participants need to live in Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St. Helens, Sefton, or Wirral areas), be aged 18-65 and claim an unemployment benefit.

Sound fun? Be quick! The first session starts on Wednesday 12th January 2022. Sign up today.

Contact our employment team to find out more: employment@thebraincharity.org.uk or 0151 298 2999.

Head Matters: Carnival of Community

Wednesday 16th March 10.30am- 4pm

Head Matters is The Brain Charity’s annual open day, where you can find out all about how we can support you – no matter whether you are completely new to The Brain Charity or are a regular visitor.

The theme for Head Matters 2022 is Carnival of Community – where we will be exploring what brings us together, how being part of a community is essential and how we can strengthen our own communities.

We will soon be announcing an exciting array of stall holders and experts leading talks and activities on the day.

If you have any questions, please email events@thebraincharity.org.uk

The Fabric District Festival

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6th - 8th May 12pm - 11pm 

The Fabric District Arts Festival takes place over the weekend of May 6th to 8th 2022 in venues across the Fabric District – including The Brain Charity.

The theme of this year’s event and exhibitions is ‘hidden treasure’.

The Fabric District Arts Festival is proud to be inclusive and accessible.

Follow the Fabric District on social media for updates or find more information on their website here.