www.ilkestonstrokeclub.co.uk

WHAT IS A STROKE?

Strokes occur in the brain. If the blood supply to the brain is interrupted a stroke can occur. The blood vessels supplying the brain can be blocked either by a blood clot or by a build-up of fat in the artery.

Stroke is the single most common cause of severe disability in the UK. Around 20,000 people in the East Midlands are living with the effects of stroke.


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. Stroke clubs are a good way for people who have had a stroke and their families to socialise, build up confidence and talk to other people who have had similar experiences.

Ilkeston Stroke Club meets on alternate Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4pm at

The Flamsteed Centre,
Albert Street,
Ilkeston.

Subsidised disabled transport is available.

We have no waiting list at present and welcome new members.



FUNDRAISING.

Our Club depends on fundraising. A large part of our income is from fundraising. If you can, please help at any of the fundraising events this year.

Providing transport for all our club activities is very costly. We help to subsidize most of these by fundraising.
£1.20 subscription for use of community transport.
Small raffles occasionally (donated prizes.)
Street or store collections.
A stall at Carnival, Midsummer Happening, Hospital League of Friends.
Application to grant-making bodies.
Individual fundraising by volunteers.
Gift Aid on subscriptions and donations.
Bequests and donations in lieu of flowers.

The annual subscription is £15 paid in two equal instalments.

We appreciate donations. Please make them payable to The Ilkeston Stroke Club, and forward them to our Hon Treasurer;
Mrs E. Smith,
22 St Mary Street,
Ilkeston,
DE7 8AB.



CONTACT.

Contact us for details of how to join and enjoy our social meetings with quizzes, bingo, and refreshments. We also organise an annual raffle, Christmas party and outings. We also organise a short break holiday in the pre Christmas period, which is taken at Llandudno, N. Wales. The event continues to be very popular with members.

You may contact the Club by TELEPHONE. Either:

June Sampson: 0115 919 5295

OR

Elaine Smith: 0115 932 1310


OR by WRITING to:
Mrs E. Smith,
22 St Mary Street,
Ilkeston,
DE7 8AB.

OR by E-MAIL to: alan3780@hotmail.com




We want to HELP. Please make contact so that we can talk.