A Midsummer Celebration of the 1792 Harp Festival

21 June 2018

Join us for an evening of Harp Music and a talk on the era, with Dr Éamon Phoenix, James Patience & Family

When:  21st June 2018, Wine Reception and Prize Ballot 7pm, Performance 7.30pm - 9pm

Where:  First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary Street; Oldest church meeting place in Belfast and founded by co-founder of the United Irishmen.

Tickets:  £10

To purchase contact 02890705125 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Book early to avoid disappointment

Brain Injury Matters proudly presents “Introduction to Sensory Integration”

8 June 2018

Camphill Community Glencraig
4 Seahill Road, Holywood, BT18 0BD

Overview
This 1 day (9-5pm) course will be led by a tutor from the Sensory Integration Network & delivered here in Northern Ireland.  It will provide an overview of sensory integration & neuroanatomy, & explore how sensory integration impacts on the daily function of both children and adults.  The programme is tailored to meet the needs of staff in healthcare & education delivering a broad-base introduction to sensory modulation difficulties with practical management strategies.

Audience
Clinical staff (including occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, social workers, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, play therapists & music therapists) and education staff (including teachers, classroom assistants, SENCOs and educational psychologists).

Includes
Light lunch and refreshments/Free car parking/Course manual/Attendance certificate for CPD and Free Gold or Silver membership (valued up to £70 per person)

Costs
Early bird (bookings on or before 01/03/2018):  £130
Standard booking: £150
**Places are limited so early booking is recommended**

To book a place or for further details contact Fiona on 02890705125 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The tutor for the course is Amy Stephens MRCSLT, Lecturer, UK based.  Amy is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at the University of Southampton Audiroty Implant Service (AIS), working as part of a multidisciplinary team with service users who are deaf and their families/carers, scross the lifespan.  She has a clinical specialism in Sensory Processing (SPD) and offers differential diagnosis and strategies to support service users and colleagues at the AIS and across the South of England.  Her role at the University also includes a small amount of teaching for undergraduate Audiology students and speaking at training days for local professionals.  She contributes to ongoing research projects with colleagues, and has been a long-standing and active member of both the AIS and National working parties for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD).

Fancy a climbing challenge for Brain Inury Week?

19 May 2018

Brain Injury Matters are hosting a climb up Cavehill on Saturday 19th May.

Brain Injury Week provides the ideal chance for everyone who cares passionately about enhancing the lives of brain injury survivors to come together for a week of campaigning and raising awareness.  Our climb up Cavehill will be the final event for the week so please join us and promote the services we provide for survivors of brain injury.

The event will start at 1pm, starting and finishing at Belfast Castle.

Registration fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship: £75

To register your place please contact Treasa on 02890705125 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Family Event at Todds Leap

12 May 2018

Have you a child aged 8-12 years with an Acquired Brain Injury?  Then we may have an event which would appeal to you.

Brain Injury Matters are excited to invite you and your family to attend a free morning workshop and free fun outdoor activity day for the whole family.  The event will take place on Saturday 12th May 10am to 4pm at Todds Leap. Ballygawley, Co.Tyrone, BT70 2BW

The morning will feature 3 workshops tailored for parents, child and siblings of children with an ABI.

1) Parent workshop will explore a child’s transition from primary to secondary education.
2) Child workshop will help identify and build strategies to help ease this transition.
3) Sibling workshop will explore life around having a sibling with an ABI.

Refreshments and lunch are provided on site.  Following lunch, families are invited to take part in exciting instructor led outdoor activities at Todds Leap.  For further information on Todds Leap visit http://www.toddsleap.com

As there are limited spaces for this event, places will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.  Please phone a member of the Family First Team on 02890705125 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Friday 9th March to reserve your free space or to find out further information.

An evening of relaxation and wellbeing at Belfast City Hall

8 May 2018

Brain Injury Matters are hosting a Carers’ Evening at Belfast City Hall on Tuesday 8th May.

The evening will focus on the health and wellbeing of carers who often neglect their own health whilst caring for someone.
On the night, carers will be treated to;
Relaxation/Aromatherapy massages;
Reflexology;
Cupcake decorating;
Beauty treatments;
Hot Chocolate stall;
Breathing techniques;
Workshops for diet, exercise and holistic wellbeing;
Information stalls;
Live acoustic guitar as well as food and drinks.

Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 02890705125 to register for this event.

Red Rose Ball

16 February 2018

Brain Injury Matters Red Rose Ball will take place on Friday 16th February 2018 at La Mon Hotel and Country Club.

Save this date for your Valentine’s weekend and bring your loved one along for this fantastic event.  You will be greeted with a wine reception, followed by a tasty 4 course meal.  Entertainment will be provided by The Manouche Boys and the Gipsy Cats.

A table costs £600 for 10 tickets.  To reserve your table contact Fiona on 02890705125 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Join us for an evening of history&music in the beautiful&historic Harbour Commissioner’s Office

25 January 2018

A Conversation with Dr Eamon Phoenix

Dr. Eamon Phoenix a Senior Lecturer in History at Stanmillis College, Belfast will be hosting a talk on the 1798 Rebellion at the Harbour Offices on Thursday 25th January 2018. A former research fellow at the Institute of Irish Studies, Queen’€™s University, Belfast and sometimes Archivist at St Malachy’€™s College, Belfast, he has published a number of scholarly articles on modern Irish history and a school textbook. He has written extensively on historical issues for the Irish Times and Irish News and is a well-known broadcaster.

All proceeds from the event will go towards Brain Injury Matters free services for Acquired Brain Injury survivors.

The event will begin at 7pm with a Wine Reception for guests (the wine reception is sponsored by Winemark) and is hosted by the BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster Noel Thompson.  The event is due to end by 9pm.  To book your tickets (£10 per person) contact 02890705125 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sports 4 U

18 January 2018

Brain Injury Matters are launching the Sports 4 U programme on Thursday 18th January.

The Sports 4 U Programme is a physiotherapy and exercise led programme for individuals aged 16 plus who experience mild to moderate, post acquired brain injury symptoms.

The aim is to provide a time limited physical exercise programme for individuals who wish to improve their fitness level, increase their weekly routine and make new social contacts.

The programme will take place at:
Orangefield Presbyterian Church
Castlereagh Road
Belfast

Thursdays 11am - 1pm

Pre-registration for this programme is essential.  Contact Brain Injury Matters on 028 9070 5152 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Showcasing arts and crafts at The Arc Christmas Craft Fair

9 December 2017

Participants from our Arts for Enterprise Programme will be selling their festive arts and crafts at the Arc Christmas Craft Fair.

The Arts for Enterprise Programme began in September and participants have been diligently working at making Christmas decorations to sell at craft fairs.  Not only have they developed the skills for creating high quality arts and crafts, but they have also acquired enterpreneurial skills, marketing and PR abilities as well as gaining workplace skills in a supportive team environment.
The participants are very excited to showcase their creations and sell to the public.  So if you are free on Saturday 9th December, we would love to see as many of you there to support the Arts for Enterprise team at the ARC Centre (7 Donegall Street Place, Belfast).