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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.
South Pembrokeshire Stroke Club
Meet on the third Thursday of each month
at The Cricketers, Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock, for social activities and a cup of tea. To find out more contact the Stroke
Helpline on 0845 3033 100.
Swansea Stroke Swimming Club
Meets
to exercise every Thursday from 11:45am-12:45pm at the Ysgol Crug Glas Hydrotherapy Pool.
You do not have to be a swimmer
as it's the exercise that is important to help damaged limbs and muscles. Please contact the Stroke Helpline on
0845 3033 100 to find out more about us.
Southend Stroke Club
The club meets
on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 8-10pm in St Marys Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS2 6NA
Members enjoy social activities such as quizzes, speakers and outings.
Saffron Walden and District Stroke Club
This
supervised exercise group meet on alternate Wednesdays at Saffron Walden Commmunity Hospital from 1:30-4pm.
South West Herts Stroke Scheme
The
group is also known as Croxley Green Stroke Club and meets every Wednesday from 9:45-11:30am at Croxley Baptist Church, Baldwins
Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.
St
Albans and Harpenden Stroke Club
The club meets every Tuesday from 10:30am-12:30pm at Christchurch Hall,
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire.
This stroke club is for people who have communication needs following a stroke.
The Stroke Association Stowmarket Support Group
This
group supports people who have communication needs following a stroke and meets each Thursday from 10am-12pm, during term
time. The group meets at The Hillside Community Centre in Stowmarket.
Success After Stroke
Club
The main meeting of the club is held on Tuesdays from 9:30am-12:30pm. It also meets at various times on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. All meetings are at The Stevenson Centre, Broom Street, Sudbury, Suffolk.
Sherwood Stroke Club
Meets every other Friday from
10:30am-2pm at The United Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane, Sherwood, Nottingham.
Join us for social meetings, speakers,
entertainers and outings. Refreshments are provided.
Spondon and District Stroke Club
Meets
every other Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm at Spondon Village Hall.
Join our small friendly club for social meetings,
outings, our Christmas party and visits to other stroke clubs.
Stroke Support Group (Nottingham)
Meets once a month on Thursday evenings
from 7-9pm in Sherwood Hall, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road Nottingham.
Come and join us for a cup of tea and
a chat, and to take part in a wide range of activities including trips out.
South Islington Stroke Club (Islington and neighbourhood)
Meets on Thursdays
from 12-2pm at St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre, Upper St, Islington, London N1 2TX
Meet people, practice speech and enjoy
a light lunch. The club also offers movement to music, games, talks and occasional outings, as well as general
support and encouragement.
Stroke Action (Enfield)
Meets at The Visitors Centre, Pymmes Park, Victoria
Road, Edmonton.
The club offers support, therapies and social activities to people who have had a stroke and their
carers.
email: stroke.action@virgin.net
website: www.total-healthcare.org.uk
St. Austell - One Stop Further Stroke Club
Meets: alternate Fridays 2-4pm at the Cuddran
WI Hall, Holmbush.
We enjoy various activities, craft work and the occasional trip out. We also often team up with
the Bodmin group.
Sidmouth Stroke Club
Meets: the second Tuesday of each month 2:30-4:30pm at Trumps Court,
East Street.
We are a small group who enjoy a social get together and the occasional trip out.
Stow on the Wold and District Stroke Club
Meets every other Monday from
2:30-4:30pm at the Market Place, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Club meetings include good discussions as a result of our
regular news quiz.
Stroud Stroke Club
Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month
from 2-4pm at Beeches Green Heath Centre.
Salisbury Stroke Club
Meets on Wednesdays from 1:45-3:45pm at Milford Manor
Rest Home, Shady Bower, Laverstock.
Salisbury - The Onward Club
Meets on alternate Thursdays from 10am-12pm in
the Communal Lounge of Hedley Davis Court in Cherry Orchard Lane.
We have games and quizzes and do some artwork, and
there is always time for a chat. Several outings are arranged each year.
Shaftesbury - Blackmore Stroke Club
Meets on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2pm at
the New Remembrance Hall, Charlton.
We have speakers, do exercises, enjoy lunch and even take the opportunity
to have a manicure. At the moment the club has 25 members, who are supported by 10 helpers.
Swanage Stroke Club
Meets on the third Saturday of each month at the Swanage
Day Centre.
We have 40 members and in between meetings we go on a number of trips around the area. The Beach Hut (No.22)
on Swanage Sea Front becomes a daily meeting place for members during the summer months.
Swindon Stroke Support Group
Meets on Thursdays from 7-9pm at Lower Stratton
Methodist Church Hall, Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret.
The social evenings involve a chat with varied games and bingo.
We have monthly local trips and some all day outings. An annual holiday is organised for everyone irrespective of disability
or needs. This is subsidised and those members who cannot attend are taken out for a meal instead. This
group won The Stroke Association's 'Life After Stroke Awards' club award for 2006.
Sandbach and District Stroke Club
Venue: Community Centre, Union Street, Sandbach,
Cheshire CW11 4BG
Meeting time: first Monday (monthly) 7:30-9:30pm
Activities: Social support provided, organised outings
and informative speakers.
Organiser: Ms Marie Leddy
Stockport Brushstrokes (Art Workshop)
Venue:
Dialstone Centre, Lisburne Lane, Offerton, Stockport SK2 7LJ
Meeting time: Mondays 1:30-3:30pm (weekly) term time only.
Activities:
An art workshop for stroke therapy and occasional outings to art exhibitions.
Organiser: Sara Stabb
Stockport Stroke Support Group
Venue: Torkington Community Centre, Torkington Road, Hazel
Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 4PY
Meeting time: second and fourth Thursdays (fortnightly) 7-9pm
Activities: Games,
speakers, and organised outings.
Organiser: Mrs O Tynan
Speakability (Kendal)
Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk
Speech After Stroke Scheme (Workington)
Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email
info@stroke.org.uk
Stick and Wheel Club (Kendal)
Call 0845 303 3100
for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk
Salford Stroke Club
St Georges Centre, Cromwell Road, Salford,
Manchester, M6 6SB
Meeting time: First Tuesday 7:30-10pm
Activities: Social activities include games and outings.
Therapies include speech and gentle exercises.
Organiser: Mrs J Davin
Speakeasy
Venue:
Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AJ
Meeting time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weekly) 10am-12pm, term time
only
Activities: Range of activities for people with communication including computer courses and an art group.
Organiser:
Ms A Hibbert
www.buryspeakeasy.org.uk
South Wirral Stroke Club
Venue: Whitby Sports and Social Club, Dunkirk
Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6QF
Meeting time: second Thursday (fortnightly) 7-9pm
Activities: Various social activities.
Organiser:
Mrs Honor Ledder
Southport Stroke Club
Venue: St.
Patricks Social Centre, 35 Marshside Road, Southport PR9 9TJ
Meeting time: third Thursday (monthly March-November) 7:30-9:30pm
Activities:
Informative talks and one coach day trip per month
Organiser: Mr W Ardren
St Helens and
District Stroke Club
Venue: Pilkington House, Sling Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JZ
Meeting time:
fourth Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm
Activities: Variety of social activities.
Organiser: Mr Foster
Shrewsbury and District Stroke Club (Bicton Heath) Meets on the first Friday of the month
from 2-4pm, except August and December, at Bicton Heath Community Centre. Solihull Stroke
Club
Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-2pm at the United Reformed Church Hall, Faulkner Road. Spade Hammer and Pen Stroke Club (Erdington) Meets on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at
the Spade Hammer and Pen Day Care Centre, Slade Road. Activities include discussions, dominoes, cards and
singing, with bingo at 1:45pm. From 9:30am-2:30pm there is a breakfast of tea and toast, and a lunch and pudding. Stafford and District Stroke Club
Meets on Tuesdays from 9am to 3pm at The Thirlmere Centre,
Thirlmere Way. Activities on offer include games, outings and speakers. Stone and
District Stroke Club
Meets Wednesdays from 10:30am-2:30pm at Lotus Court, Oulton Road. Stourbridge
Stroke Club
Meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 12-2:30pm at New Road Methodist Church
Hall. Stroke Support West Midlands (Wolverhampton) Meets on Saturdays
from 11am-1pm at West Park Day Hospital. Strokes R Us (Newcastle-under-Lyme) Meets
on the first Wednesday of each month at The Borough Arms Hotel in Kings Street. This is a self-help support group for the
under 65's. Activities include outings, holidays and swimming. Sutton Coldfield Stroke
Club
Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:30am-3:15pm at the United Reformed Church,
Brassington Avenue. Activities include games, outings, crafts, cooking and speakers.
Sheffield Stroke Club North
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at Sheffield's
Northern General Hospital.
The group enjoys the theatre, musical evenings and bingo. Outings are also often organised,
including a huge Christmas Party. The group caters for the needs of both stroke survivors and their carers.
Stroke Club Juniors (Hull)
One of the first stroke clubs primarily for younger stroke survivors.
They meet at The Avenues pub on the first Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm. The group focuses on stroke issues in their
area and are proactive with the stroke planning board and the community stroke team. They also enjoy outings and speakers
to their group on a regular basis.
S.E.N. Stroke Support Group
Meets on the third Monday of each month from 1-3pm, at Bedlington Residents Association, 16 Station Street, Bedlington
Station.
Speakeasy Gateshead
Meets every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm, at
Marigold Court, Old Fold, Gateshead. A referral from a Speech and Language Therapist is required to attend this club.
Stroke North Wallsend
Meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1-3pm,
at North Tyneside Carers Centre, Neptune Road, Wallsend.
South Tyneside Speech After Stroke Club
- Tuesday - 10:30am-3pm, at Saville Lodge, Saville Street, South Shields
- Thursday - 10:30am-2pm, at St Mary's Sheltered Accommodation, Eldon Street, South Shields
- Thursday - 1-3:30pm, at Chuter Ede Community Association, Galsworthy Road, South Shields.
New members must be referred by a Speech and Language Therapist.
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