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Fiona's Story
12 November 2025

By Fiona Todd Today There’s a shimmering sunrise in my brain, The darkness has dissipated , Replaced by light. The tumultuous storm has burnt itself out. Today, I will do the things I’ve longed to do. Live, breather, experience joy,  Bathe in the sunlight of my innermost illumination. Until the tempest rages again. Tomorrow, Brings […]

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Members Poems reflecting their Journey
12 November 2025

On a good day I can face the challenges of the day and have clarity of thought and feelings.  I can manage my anxiety and keep it at bay, my memory is clear, and I do not falter On a good day I do not have to think about my fatigue and non-alcoholic hangover I […]

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Fatigue
12 November 2025

Fatigue affects many people at some point in time, but it’s not always understood as a significant consequence of brain injury. This type of fatigue feels completely different; more intense, longer lasting, and doesn’t necessarily seem to relate to what we have just done. And it doesn’t seem to go away after rest either… so […]

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Ben Thexton our Treasurer ran the London Marathon to raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury with a broken HIP !- no pun intended
12 November 2025

Ben Thexton is our Treasurer and a Trustee who works so hard for us. He ran the London Marathon to raise awareness of ABI he too has experienced a brain injury as has is brother, quite a stunning coincidence. Ben decided more needs to be done to research into Brain Injury as well as support […]

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Ben finishing London Marathon raising awareness and funds
12 November 2025
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HIP Zoo Trip 2025 21st June 2025
17 July 2025

What a great day we had at the zoo last Friday, the weather was good and the day filled with smiles. Lots of wonderful animals to see and great exploring such a lovely venue.

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HIP Christmas Party 2024
20 December 2024

What a wonderful time we had at our recent HIP Christmas get together at The Queen Hotel in Chester. We had a fabulous time and great to welcome our special guest George Fisher to our get together. Also congratulations to David Higham for guessing the correct number of sweets in the jar and kindly offering […]

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Sponsored walk at the beautiful Ness Botanical Gardens in memory of Beth Fisher
28 September 2024

The weather certainly did not dampen the smiles of those who attended and perhaps added to the enjoyment of a slice of cake and hot drink at the end. Well done to all those who attended and thanks everyone for your donations to HIP.

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Ian's Story
22 August 2024

The weather certainly did not dampen the smiles of those who attended and perhaps added to the enjoyment of a slice of cake and hot drink at the end. Well done to all those who attended and thanks everyone for your donations to HIP.

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Survivors stories
22 July 2024

The weather certainly did not dampen the smiles of those who attended and perhaps added to the enjoyment of a slice of cake and hot drink at the end. Well done to all those who attended and thanks everyone for your donations to HIP.

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Start Date: August 22, 2025 12:00 am

a new event

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Ness Gardens walk
Start Date: September 21, 2024 12:00 pm

Sponsored walk at the beautiful Ness Botanical Gardens in memory of Beth FisherThe weather certainly did not dampen the smiles of those who attended and perhaps added to the enjoyment of a slice of cake and hot drink at the end. Well done to all those who attended and thanks everyone for your donations to […]

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