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Thornbury & District Stroke Support Group

Affiliated to the Stroke Association
Registered Charity Number 1129777

The Group was formed during the International Year of the Disabled in 1981, it has been supporting victims of stroke in the area ever since, and is affiliated to the Stroke Association.

The aims of the group are:

To relieve the needs of persons who have suffered a stroke, in particular by the

provision of support, advice, recreation and other leisure time occupation to

such persons, their carers and families with the object of improving their

conditions of life

The Group at present supports 30 stroke victims with 45 volunteers, the volunteers organise the various activities and provide transport. New volunteers are always needed particularly those willing to provide transport.

The activities attract good support from members and consist of::

1. Weekly swimming sessions at the Thornbury Leisure Centre during their medical swimming hour.

2. In the summer months fortnightly visits and outings to places of interest.

3. An annual 4/5 day holiday to the John Groom Hotel at Minehead.

4. From September to April weekly meetings are held in the Jubilee Hall Alveston.

Social meetings and talks, alternating with an Art group.

5. Fortnightly indoor bowls is another winter activity.

All these activities are very important in the rehabilitation of stroke members and very rewarding for those volunteers who help.

Financial support from local organisations and donations are a major help in enabling the group to support those in need in our own community, and help our own fund raising activities.

2010 Winter/Spring Programme

Due to adverse weather conditions it was necessary to cancel our first two meetings for this period.

21st January Trevor Fry of Radio Bristol

28th January Art

4th February A Magic Lantern Show

11th February Art

18th February Bring and Buy

25th February Art

4th March Five Alive (A singing group)

11th March Art

18th March Mike Rowland - “A Fair Cop”

25th March Art