Tempus Villages

13/08/2025

Every day at Tempus, we are reminded of the purpose behind our work.

💚We hear desperate phone calls from rugby players who can no longer function because of relentless migraines.

💚We speak with equestrian show jumpers whose brain fog is so severe it can paralyse a conversation.

💚We meet footballers who now need round-the-clock care because of brain degeneration.

These are not stories from a distant news report. They are real people. Real lives. Real consequences.

And they remind us why our work matters. 💚

Your support matters too. Thank you to those who take the time to like our posts, follow us on Social Media and tell us how much our work is needed. CTE and brain disorders from concussive episodes are now a silent epidemic.

10/08/2025

It feels like almost every day we hear about Local Authority or central government spending, that doesn’t actually benefit our communities.

We all want a safer, kinder, more neighbourly society - where young people aren’t left bored, crime is reduced, and vandalism is rare. At Tempus Community Projects (TCP) we’re frustrated by the lack of vision shown by some Local Authorities when it comes to supporting our Community Hub.

We deliver mentorship, life skills, sport and play to boost self-esteem and motivation in disadvantaged young people -but we can’t do it alone.

Local Authorities in Teesside, please engage with us so we can combine our efforts to give our young people the sporting chance they deserve.

📢 Please sign our petition and help us fight for proper funding: https://www.change.org/p/help-us-get-the-funding-for-what-teesside-deserves?source_location=search

09/08/2025

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At Tempus Community Projects, we know the huge benefits that play & sport bring to disadvantaged communities 💚

🏆 Sport boosts confidence
🤝 Builds team skills
💬 Nurtures trust & self-esteem
😊 Brings joy & camaraderie
🧠 Develops problem-solving skills
💚Reduces crime & disorder

We’re sourcing pre-owned sports equipment for our “30 Sports in 30 Days” programme to give local young people the chance to try ball games, pitch games & fun fitness challenges across a whole month! 💚

We’ll consider ALL items, from ⚽ footballs to 🏸 badminton shuttlecocks, 🏋️‍♀️ running machines to ⛳ golf putters.

If you’ve got a 🏀 basketball hoop, 🎾 tennis racquets, or anything gathering dust in the shed — contact us 📧 admin@tempusgroup.uk

Let’s give vulnerable youngsters a sporting chance 💚

08/08/2025

A Sporting Chance Starts With You 🏆
At Tempus Group, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, learn, and grow through sport — no matter their circumstances.

Right now, we’re collecting pre-owned sports equipment for the children and young people of Teesside, one of the most disadvantaged areas in the UK.

We’re currently looking for:

🎾 Tennis racquets & balls
🏸 Badminton racquets & shuttlecocks
🏏 Cricket bats & balls
🏋️‍♂️ Kettlebells & handweights
⚽ Football training markers
🚴‍♀️ Exercise bikes

We’ll consider all unwanted sports items — because your donation could be the first step in changing a young life.

📩 Got something gathering dust in the garage? Email us at admin@TempusGroup.uk.

Give your unused gear a second life. Give our young people a sporting chance. ❤️

06/08/2025

Struggling with Brain Noise, Migraines and Headaches?

Sufferers with TBI and degenerative brain conditions will know only too well that these can be a weekly struggle. This week we've been trying pure binaural beats to see if it helps to reduce the tension, the pain and the stress - and early signs are good.

What works for you? Share below! 💚

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyGmSFUPo8o

04/08/2025

Mondays are for Gratitude at Tempus

At Tempus, Mondays are a chance to say a heartfelt thank you to those who support our mission and champion our success. The roll-call is long, from household names in professional sport and the celebrity world, to dedicated volunteers who give their time, and individuals from all walks of life who send kind words of encouragement.

We value every single Facebook message, email, WhatsApp and voice note. They remind us that we’re not alone in this journey - we are part of something bigger.

Thank you for being part of the Tempus Villages. 💚 💥

01/08/2025

In Loving Memory of Graham Thorpe (1969–2024)

This week, as the inquest into his tragic passing takes place, we pause to remember Graham Thorpe - not just a cricketer of rare class, but a human being of even deeper courage. A maverick left-hander, Thorpe made the impossible look routine with bat in hand. For Surrey and England, he was the most complete batter since the Gooch-Gower era, capable of grit and grace in equal measure. His Ashes century on debut in 1993, and another on the return tour in Perth, announced a player of true substance. His unbeaten 200 in Christchurch in 2002 remains one of the finest innings by an Englishman in overseas cricket.
But it wasn’t just about runs or catches. It was about how he carried England through moments of crisis - on the field and off it. In 2002, as personal struggles played out in the public eye, Thorpe stepped away from the game. It was a powerful act of self-awareness that, at the time, few athletes felt capable of making. When he returned, he did so with quiet dignity, scoring heavily, helping England win, and ultimately finishing on the noble milestone of 100 Test matches.

Long before mental health became a central conversation in sport, Graham Thorpe showed us what bravery looks like - not in front of a crowd, but in the silence of introspection. He helped pave the way for players to say, “It’s okay not to be okay.”

He passed away, far too soon, at the age of 55. He would have turned 56 this Friday. Rest easy, Thorpey. You’ll always be remembered. not just for how you played, but for who you were. 💙🏏 Tempus

31/07/2025

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Free Ice Hockey game to raise awareness and money for Hull Fostering

This Saturday, August 2nd, the hockey community in Hull will all be coming together to raise awareness and money for Hull Fostering.

Players will be there from Hull Seahawks, Hull Jets, Kingston Sharks, Kingston Reapers, Kingston Cobras, Hull Knights, Fat Dads and Kingston Diamonds - as well as retired pro legends!

The game will showcase three periods of fast-paced and thrilling sports action alongside entertainment for all the family. In the arena car park, there'll be a military truck and stalls showing support for this important event, alongside Humberside Fire & Rescue's fire engine!

Inside the arena, the event will have raffles, 50/50, shirt off his back raffle and cake stands with all raised money for Foster Fest in partnership with Hull Fostering.

Entertainment will include Hull-born singer, Victoria Eastwood, performing her rendition of the national anthem, God Save the King. Vic will also perform end of the first period with figure skaters! End of the second period will showcase the u10s hockey team with a miniature game.

The Sheriffs and Hull Chip Spice Heroes will be facing off against each other with a 5pm face-off in limited edition team uniforms that have been designed by the event organisers alongside Bench Buddy apparel to make this event just that bit more special!

August 2nd! Event starts at 3pm, face-off 5pm! FREE ENTRY!

If you cannot make the event, there will be a free YouTube livestream on the day - there's also a Just Giving page for donations.

Charity Ice Hockey Game to raise awareness and money, August 2nd 2025, 5pm Faceoff at Hull Arena

31/07/2025

This week’s tragic shooting near the NHL offices in the United States has once again cast a harsh global spotlight on the devastating consequences of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).

Violence is never acceptable - and must always be condemned. But the su***de of the perpetrator, reported to be a former American football player, appears from worldwide media reports to be another in a heartbreaking pattern of lives unravelled by the brutal effects of CTE — a condition that can only be definitively diagnosed after death.

As we know so well at Tempus Villages, those suffering often endure unbearable symptoms: crippling migraines, night terrors, escalating rage, and emotional volatility that erodes relationships with loved ones. Many struggle to hold down work as anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline take hold.

This week, as we seek clarity on a story that is slowly unravelling, our thoughts are with all those affected by this silent epidemic, including the five innocent lives lost in New York, and the hundreds of athletes across the world who have died due to CTE’s insidious impact.

This tragedy was about more than one man’s pain. It was about how football glorifies suffering and how America ignores mental health while arming the broken

30/07/2025

When you live with suspected CTE, every morning is a gamble.

You wake up and can’t be sure how your brain will feel. Some days, you open your eyes and the exhaustion is as heavy as when you closed them. Other days, it’s a migraine morning - every sound is too loud, every light unbearable. There’s no peace, only pain.

At Tempus Group, we’ve taken these lived experiences and real-life horror stories to wellness counsellors, medical professionals, and financial backers to demand change. The current system is failing people. Shockingly, some NHS staff haven’t even heard of CTE or its symptoms.

We’re changing that. Our first Tempus Village will open in York, providing care, respect, and community for athletes and veterans with brain trauma injuries and degenerative brain conditions.

Know someone who needs this?
Join the waiting list:
📧 admin@Tempusgroup.uk
📞 0113 418 0603

A place for support. A place for independence. A place where you’re truly understood.

28/07/2025

Some of us stay silent and process our feelings quietly. Others immediately create a big, noisy drama that escalates quickly, drawing people in from far and wide.

Ever wondered why?

For some people, emotional pain feels so intense and unmanageable that it spills outward. The drama isn’t always a conscious choice; it’s a manifestation of distress that feels too big to bear silently. This can happen when:
They were never taught how to regulate emotions.

They feel unheard or invalidated, so escalation is the only way they believe they'll be noticed. The nervous system gets flooded, and rational thinking shuts down.

Sometimes, creating a dramatic scene is a way of asking (even subconsciously): “Please see how much I’m hurting.” They may feel that only big gestures will bring them words of comfort.

For people with past trauma, particularly emotional abandonment or betrayal, current situations can trigger old wounds. Their reaction might seem disproportionate, but to them, it’s tapping into layers of pain that never healed. The drama is the echo of older suffering.

If you're reading this post and can identify with it personally, there are therapies that can help and which are offered free on the NHS. When someone routinely escalates into dramatic emotional turmoil, displaying signs of underlying emotional dysregulation, unresolved trauma, or a lack of coping tools, it is important to signpost them to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) or Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - all are offered FREE on the NHS via self-referral. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies

27/07/2025

We’re incredibly proud of every single one of our sporting ambassadors; each brings their own expertise, personality, and story to the Tempus Team. But today, we’re shining a light on the unstoppable Freya Levy - a true symbol of resilience and triumph.

Diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 2010, Freya was told her football and rugby dreams were over. But she refused to let that be the end of her story. Instead, she channelled her determination into new arenas: wheelchair basketball, para ice hockey, and wheelchair rugby league.

Not only did Freya adapt - she excelled, going on to represent England and Great Britain, collecting European and World Championship medals along the way.

But Freya’s story isn’t just about sport. She’s faced homelessness, uncertainty, and despair - and yet, through it all, sport became her lifeline. A source of strength, belonging, and hope.

💥 We’re thrilled to celebrate her re-signing for the 2025–26 season with the Mohawks () in the Women’s Premier League.

WE LOVE YOU FREYA! 🏀