Huntingdonshire Aphasia Support

Huntingdonshire Aphasia Support (H.A.S.) meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 2.00 - 4.00pm at The Coneygear Centre in Huntingdon. Aphasia is caused by damage to the part of the brain which is responsible for the understanding and production of language. Common causes include stroke, severe head injury, brain tumour and other neurological conditions. It can leave those afflicted with very little or no language. H.A.S. offers people living with aphasia (whatever the cause), and their family, friends or carers, an active, social and fun get together. Each meeting consists of different activities from music to art, speakers or games, and quizzes. This year has also seen the return of H.A.S. and its members to holding regular afternoon teas and meals in local garden centres and restaurants. Recent visits have included Dobbie’s and Hartford Mill in Huntingdon. Christmas for the group is a particular highlight, with many members getting together for a festive meal and raffle at a local pub. Previous Christmas meals have been at The Windmill in Somersham and the Black Bull in Godmanchester. Next year we are hoping to restart our annual boat trip on the Ladybird Boat Cruise along the River Great Ouse. The boat accommodates wheelchairs as well as foot passengers and is a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing excursion. If you would like further information about the group, please contact: Anna Bratby, Secretary, 01480 891977, Email: cambsanna@hotmail.com