December 2018

email: [email protected]

web: epilepsyoutlook.org.uk @EpilepsyOutlook @EpilepsyOutlookInfo - SUPPORT – INFORMATION – ADVICE – AWARENESS TRAINING – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - OUTLOOK AWARDED

BY NATIONAL LOTTERY GRANT We can announce we’ve been awarded £9,765.00 by the National Lottery for development

and outreach work.

Our manager, Jacqui Gettings is thrilled that our charity has been awarded the funding.: “It is national recognition for the work we are doing - we are more than pleased with this award.”

2019 Calendar on Sale Local illustrator and art club member Keith Robson has created this 2019 Calendar to raise funds for

Epilepsy Outlook.

These calendars - complete with his pen and ink drawings of stonework - are £2.50 and available from our shops or by contacting us directly at our

Park Road Office.

Keith Robson We’d like to thank Keith for his continuing support.

The Management Committee and all at Epilepsy Outlook would like to wish you all MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

CALL EPILEPSY OUTLOOK NOW … (01429 if outside ) Epilepsy Outlook December 2018 Volunteer with a Life in Art GET CREATIVE Local Artist and We host three creative groups at our Illustrator Park Road Centre that are open to all. KEITH Art Group Our established Art Group continues to grow and ROBSON Prosper - and is always looking for new members. So, fancy learning techniques in drawing and painting pastels with artist / tutor Keith Robson? Let us know! We would like to introduce our “artist in residence” - Tuesday—9:30am to 2:00pm Keith Robson — a supporter of our charity and member Thursday (Evening Class)—7pm to 9pm of our art group. Friday—9:30am to 2:00pm Keith has spent his life writing and illustrating comics such as 'Topper', 'Buster', 'Starblazer', 'Beano' and 'Dandy' as well as children's books including novels, humour, textbooks and

teaching resources.

A freelance illustrator, artist, model maker and workshop Fancy learning a new hobby? leader - Keith’s work takes him across groups, from primary or just want a chat and a cuppa? schools to care homes. He tutors individuals and small groups Wednesday from 10am.

in drawing/ painting skills from his Hartlepool studio.

Card Making Class

Working with Epilepsy Outlook He is a keen member of our Art Group, editing its Facebook Our Card Making Class caters for all abilities. page. He also be drew portraits for shoppers for our Epilepsy Completed cards can either be purchased by Week event at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre on May makers, or sold in our charity shops to raise funds. 26th. Thursday 1pm—4pm Evening Class All materials are provided free to members. Keith runs an evening class at our Park Road Centre. Annual membership is just £6. This class takes place on Thursdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm (01429)297007 for more information (Call 01429 297007 for more information)

WHAT IT IS… WHAT IT DOES…

AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO… Epilepsy Outlook supplies Awareness Training Epilepsy Drop in Group sessions to promote understanding of the condition of Epilepsy Outlook has a user led drop-in group - for those epilepsy to groups and organisations.

with epilepsy who may require support .

The sessions deal with the definition and impact of the Mondays 12pm to 4pm condition and what to do when a occurs. Activities include, crafts chat and games etc - and visits A certificate is issued on completion. to local attractions (e.g.: Beamish and the Historic Quay) Call us now on 01429 297007 For more information phone (01429) 297007 EPILEPSY OUTLOOK—MAKING A DIFFERENCE SINCE 1987 Head office address:- 79 Park Road, “The Arches”, Hartlepool TS24 7PW Office: 01429 297007 (For advice and general enquiries) Epilepsy Outlook Shop: 01429 297008 (For Shop donations and shop related queries) is a Registered Charity

Email: [email protected] Website: www.epilepsyoutlook.org.uk Number 701140