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Stroke clubs.

Stroke Clubs are local groups for those affected by stroke, including stroke survivors and carers. They aim to provide a regular meeting place for people to come together and share their experiences as well as opportunities to take part in a programme of activities.   However we cannot offer any guarantees over wether or not a particular group is suitable for younger stroke survivors. Please contact your local organiser. Alternatively you may wish to start up your own group. 2nd chance can help you do this and has a affiliation programme for groups suitable for younger stroke survivors. Mansfield Stroke Club Meets at The Stanhope Centre, Rock Valley, Mansfield, on the afternoon of the fourth Monday of each month. Activities include social meetings, bingo and days out. Market Harborough and District Stroke Club Meets every Thursday from 9:30am-1:30pm at The Baptist Church, Manor Walk, Coventry Road, Market Harborough. Join us and take part in a wide range of activities including speakers, games and outings. Melton Stroke Club Meets fortnightly on Thursday afternoons from 12-3pm at Melton Mowbray Working Men's Club. The club covers the Melton Borough and meetings include bingo, quizzes and raffles. Monthly day trips are also arranged from April-October.   Moving On Stroke Club (South West London) The club meets in four venues - weekly in Roehampton and monthly in Hampton Hill, Richmond and Teddington. Members are welcome to attend any of the sessions. The club provides an opportunity for people who have had a stroke and their carers to meet in an informal atmosphere. A full programme of activities, that are all chosen by members, is offered including outings, entertainment, bowls and exercises. Members can also share ideas and information, and enjoy the sociable company. email: strokeinfo@aol.com phone: Gill Ritchie on 020 8979 5877 Macclesfield and District Young Stroke Society Venue: The Flowerpot, 1 Congleton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7UF Meeting time: Every second Monday of the month, except August. Activities: This social group is particularly aimed at people of working age, but all ages are welcome. Monthly activities are arranged and carers are very welcome. John Evans, the organiser of this group died suddenly in April 2008. The Stroke Association would like to express their sympathies to all of John's family and friends. John was a popular stroke club organiser at The Stroke Association, and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Peter Stephenson is now the organiser of the group. Website: www.madyss.co.uk Macclesfield Stroke Club Venue: The Mayfield Centre, Mayfield Avenue, Macclesfield SK11 7SS Meeting time: Every second Wednesday (monthly) 7-9pm Activities: Social group with talks, demonstrations, pub outings, raffles Organiser: Ms Heather Collins   Manchester For more information about the following stroke clubs call 0845 3033 100 or email info@stroke.org.uk Castle Street Day Centre Stroke Club Different Strokes (Manchester) North Manchester Hospital Stroke Club Star Stroke Group.   Maghull and Aintree Stroke Club Venue: Christopher Taylor House Meeting time: Bingo, quizzes, occasional speakers and outings. Activities: Tuesdays (weekly) 2-4pm Organiser: Mrs Dorothy A Lavery Merseyside Stroke Network Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk Malvern District Stroke Club Meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 2:30-4pm at The Social Education Centre, Geraldine Road. Activities include games, outings and talks. Market Drayton and District Stroke Club Meets every third Monday at 2pm at Market Drayton Methodist Church. Mayfair Stroke Group (Church Stretton) Meets on the second Thursday of the month from 2-4:15pm at Mayfair Community Centre.   Morpeth Speech After Stroke Club Meets every Tuesday from 10am-2pm, at St. Christopher's House, Kirkhill, Morpeth. A referral from a Speech and Language Therapist is required to attend this club.

DISABILITY SPORTS IN WALES

Disability sports wales The Disability Sport Wales National Community Development Programme is a joint initiative between the Sports Council for Wales, the Federation of Disability Sport Wales and the 22 local authorities across Wales. The scheme is aimed at developing quality community based sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled people throughout Wales. Maesteg Badminton Club Mainstream Club open for people with all disabilities Maesteg Canoe Club The Club runs weekly Kayaking sessions. Juniors and seniors with a disability are very welcome. Maesteg Celtic RFC Inclusive mainstream club Maesteg Judo Club Maesteg Judo Club provides inclusive sessions for juniors and seniors with a disablity. Maesteg Squash Club Mainstream club open to children with disabilities Mardy Junior Football Club Mardy Community Centre Margam Archers Merthyr Dragons Football Club Merthyr Dragons Football Club is a very friendly and experienced football club. Mid Wales Rifle Club Moelwyn Boccia Club Adults Pan Disability Boccia Club Mondays 7pm - 9pm Contact Eluned Jones Môn Independents Môn Independents Multisport Club Monmouth Cricket Club Chippenham Sport Ground Monmouth Seals Session for Pan-Disability -  mainly adults. Monnow Swimming Club Currently inclusive session with non-disabled participants: Elite-Disability sport. Moving On Moving On is a football and rugby group based in Conwy for Adults with learning disabilities. Multisport - Eastern Leisure Centre Sessions for adults with a learning disability Multisport - Juniors Dragon Sports Club This club offers the chance for children with a disability, their siblings and friends to try a variety of sports in a friendly, supportive environment. Multisport for adults (boccia / football) Multisport sessions are run by the centre staff on Tuesdays from 1. Multisport for adults - (boccia / football / kurling) Sessions are run by the centre staff on Mondays from 1. Multisport for adults - (cricket / skittles / kurling / etc) Inclusive Sport Project Multisport Gateway Club Mencap supported club Multisports Club, Rhyl Sessions for children of all abilities at Rhyl Leisure Centre.

DISABILITY LINKS (ENGLAND & WALES)

Motorsports for the disabled Lists disability motor sports and sites relating to the disabled.   Endeavour Club Involving people with a wide range of disabilities in a program of car and motorcycle events and experiences including rallying, hill climbs, auto tests, navigation and trials. Disabled music by and for people with disabilities. Sites for disabled music and performers should be for those who are active on the disability arts scene or are specifically therapeutic or educational services in the music field. May include details of musical therapy. The Moby Project A charity to create a free mobile recording studio facility for the disabled. Contains guestbook.   Music is Magic Hindhead Music Centre in Surrey introduce their courses for children with disabilities. The Drake Music Project Drake Music enables disabled children and adults who are unable to play conventional musical instruments to compose and perform their own music.   Living My Song Dedicated to exploring ways in which everyone can discover and express their own musical personality.   Music and the Deaf A unique charity that brings music and the performing arts to deaf people. Includes training workshop details, newsletters and a deaf musicians forum.   SHARE MUSIC Courses develop and exploit the energies of a new company comprising disabled and non-disabled participants.   YAMSEN Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs. Working to bring music, happiness and joy into the lives of those who will benefit most from it.

ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES:

Here you will find an ever growing list of artists and crafters, associations, directories, societies, guilds art and craft  supplies that can help you start up and develop your particular passsion.   Also open to indevidual artists and crafters who are invited to submit details of their business allowing them a shop window to advertise their products and wares.  SORRY ! NO ENTRIES YET.

Other useful info:

Mencap Sport www.mencap.org.uk     Mobility Advice Line www.mobility-advice.org.uk     My Wavelength www.mywavelength.com     WHERE ELSE CAN I GET HELP? Maytree Based in London, Maytree offers a place of safety for befriending and support to those who are feeling suicidal. http://www.maytree.org.uk/   MIND MIND is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, and works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. www.mind.org.uk MADYSS Informal monthly meetings and social events for younger stroke survivors and their carers within a framework of mutual support. They have events, outings social functions, quiz nights, funding events. Friendly club. More information on the website. AFFILIATED TO THE STROKE ASSOCIATION. Government Office for the North West – Certificate of Achievement 2007. Outstanding contribution to the Community. ‘Commendable’ – Stroke Club of the Year 2007 MAVIS (Mobility Advice & Information Service) Its aim is to achieve policies and provision for public transport users, pedestrians and motorists that are acceptable, accessible, available, affordable and secure. MediPAL MediPAL is a Medical ID card, on hard wearing plastic that shows medical information. Mobility Information Service Its mission is to be the UK's foremost resource for physically disabled people who drive or want to drive. Motability Motability is a national UK charity, which helps disabled people and their families to become more mobile. It was set up on the initiative of the Government in 1977, to provide vehicles and powered wheelchairs to disabled people. Moving Forward We are a new UK based patient association for people with spasticity, their carers and health care professionals.

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