Our stroke group moves location
After over four years of hosting our group meetings and other Stroke Association activities, it's time to move on to new pastures and to say 'farewell' to the Velmore Centre.
Published 17/09/2018
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Rising to the fearless fundraising challenge
Maddy Sansom from Chandlers Ford is no stranger to donating her time and energy to the causes she believes in. A few years ago she cut off her beautiful long hair in aid of the Little Princess Charity, who provide real hair wigs for children with cancer.
Published 03/09/2018
Welcome to our new Speech and Language Therapist
Chrissy Bibby is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, with 10 years of experience working with stroke survivors.
Published 09/02/2018
We wish you a Merry Christmas
There was an almost family atmosphere for our annual group Christmas Party on 14 December 2017, with fifteen of our stroke survivor members and seventeen supporters (volunteers, carers and guests) all determined to enjoy themselves.
Published 04/01/2018
Stroke survivors get creative at Poppies Crafts
Our talented stroke survivors once again demonstrated how it's possible to learn new skils and to have lots of fun, no matter how challenging it may be.
Published 07/10/2017
The Inner Wheel Club of Itchen Valley runs highly successful Vintage Tea Party to raise funds for us
Graciously hosted by a member of the IW Club in her beautiful home and gardens, over 80 guests enjoyed a vast assortment of traditional English tea treats, from delicious sandwiches to homemade cakes and scones.
Published 23/07/2017
Stroke Survivors compete at Eastleigh 'Hollywood Bowl'
Ten brave Stroke Survivors joined our spring outing for a fun and social afternoon at the Eastleigh Ten Pin bowling centre, encouraged and assisted by our team of volunteers.
Published 26/05/2017
Celebrating Make May Purple for stroke
The group had a great turnout for our Make May Purple for stroke day with a colourful array of purple outfits, decoration and food. The star of the show was the cake baked by Liam Stapleton, our champion marathon runner, and of course it reflected the colour of the day.
Published 16/05/2017
Our Stroke Support Group continues to expand
The meeting on 23 February reflected the increasing success of the group with a record amount of attendees. Two new members were welcomed and it was noted they had past stroke group experience and were directed to the Chandlers Ford Group for the speech therapy expertise provided.
Published 08/03/2017
Eastleigh stroke survivor completes Great South Run for the Stroke Association
Father of three, Liam Stapleton, from Chandler's Ford, has successfully completed the Great South Run in less than two hours for the Stroke Association.
Published 29/10/2016
Generous Donation by the Chandlers Ford Methodist Women's Fellowship
Each year, the Fellowship collect over a twelve-month period and donate the proceeds to support local charitable organisations. Our group was selected following a visit last year to one of our meetings by Barbara White, Fellowship chair, and member Pat White.
Published 15/09/2016
Stroke survivor runs to raise funds for the Stroke Association
Liam is one of our inspirational stroke survivors who attends our Stroke Support Group in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
Published 16/08/2016