May events

What’s On in May 2026 at Headway Huddersfield & District

May 2026 is shaping up to be a busy and enjoyable month at Headway Huddersfield & District, with a mix of in‑person and online activities designed to support people living with brain injury, along with their families and carers, across Calderdale and Kirklees. As always, new members are very welcome, whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning to a familiar session.

🎩 Wednesday 6 May – Drop‑In Session & Hats for Headway

We kick off May with our first Wednesday drop‑in session at Lindley Methodist Church Centre.

This session will have a fun and creative focus as we get ready for Hats for Headway Day. Members are invited to:

• Bring a favourite hat

• Make a hat during the session

• Take photos wearing hats to help raise awareness for Headway

It’s a relaxed, sociable session where you can chat, create, and enjoy time with others who understand life after brain injury.

📍 Lindley Methodist Church Centre, Lindley, Huddersfield🕖 7:00pm

💬 Monday 11 May – Communication Café (New Date)

Due to the Bank Holiday, our Communication Café, kindly hosted by Rose Speech Therapy, will take place on the second Monday of the month.

This supportive session offers opportunities to practise communication skills in a friendly, pressure‑free environment, with guidance from speech and language professionals. It’s ideal for anyone experiencing communication changes after brain injury.

📍 Community Rooms, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield🕥 10:30am

🧘 Thursday 14 May – Chair‑Based Yoga (Online)

Our second Thursday yoga session takes place online via Zoom, led by Michelle.

This gentle, chair‑based yoga session is designed to support:

• Relaxation

• Movement

• Balance and wellbeing

You can join from the comfort of your own home, making it accessible for those who prefer or need online sessions.

💻 Online via Zoom🕒 3:45pm

🌳 Wednesday 20 May – 3rd Wednesday Outing: Greenhead Park

Our third Wednesday outing takes us outdoors to Greenhead Park in Huddersfield, where we’ll be visiting Huddersfield Pétanque Club.

Members will have the opportunity to enjoy two guided sessions of pétanque, a gentle and sociable game played with steel balls. No experience is needed, and the sessions will be fully supported, offering a great chance to enjoy fresh air, light activity and good company.

📍 Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, HD1 4EB🕧 12:30pm

💻 Wednesday 27 May – Online Drop‑In

We round off May with our fourth Wednesday online drop‑in session.

This is a general online chat for members who cannot get out and about, offering a chance to connect, catch up and stay involved from home.

💻 Online via Zoom🕖 7:00pm

Join Us

Whether you’re living with brain injury, supporting someone as a family member or carer, or thinking about joining Headway for the first time, we’d love to welcome you. Our activities are designed to be inclusive, understanding and supportive, with options to take part in person or online.

For more information about any of our sessions, visit https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/events-1 or get in touch with the team.

We look forward to seeing you in May! 💙