These are a few of the photos taken at the Stroke Support Hub Launch last Thursday… a big thank you to Claudia Griffin Photography for giving her time for free.

Thank you also to Mayor Jim Brown who officially opened the new Stroke Support Hub. Along with local councilors, Committee members, clients, family and friends, staff and volunteers who all helped make the Launch of our new hub a great success .

The group of 2024!

Today was the last day of our Tuesday Stroke Survivors Group. Lots of fun, happiness, laughter and even a few tears but, a fantastic day.

We had a good old sing-a-long with the wonderful Magenta Slipperz which everyone loved! – Thank you Magenta Hartley Hartley Music

We understand there are a few nerves about the start of the new groups next week but, Magenta sang a great song which meant a lot to us all and will definitely become our new mantra…. “Don’t worry bout a thing, ‘Cause every little thing is gonna be all right”

A committee is a group of people who meet to make decisions
or plans for a larger group or organisation that they represent
– COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary –

Our volunteer committee at Douglas Drive are a group of people with a passion for the centre and the work we do and want to see the centre continue to thrive into the future.

• Do you have a background or experience in business or fundraising?
• Maybe you have a skill in form filling, applying for grants, social media or producing newsletters?
• Or maybe you have practical skills or knowledge which you feel could benefit the centre.

Fancy joining the team? If you feel this could be for you, please feel free to contact us for an informal chat to find out more.

We also have our AGM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 2:30pm which is open to all, and will be an insight into the centre and how the committee operates.

With only 4 weeks to go till both our new groups start our new fliers have arrived!

Our new Day Care Group starts on – Tuesday 10th September 2024.

and our * NEW * Stroke Support Hub launches on Thursday 12th September 2024

If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 01438 357227 or email admin@douglasdrive.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you!

The New Douglas Drive Stroke Support Hub is launching on

Thursday 12th September 2024.

The aim of The Stroke Support Hub is to offer a safe, informal space whereby those living with the effects of Stroke can meet and socialise.

With a café style set up, they’ll be the opportunity to take part in games and activities or, just chill and chat with friends.

*Places are now available*

If you are interested and would like to find out more, or would like to book a place for this group, please call us on 01438 357227 (Office hours are 8:30 – 2:30 Monday to Wednesday)

We look forward to hearing from you!

6 weeks today our third
Elderly Day Care Group will start!

As a Dementia Friendly organisation, we also welcome those living with early to moderate Dementia

Tuesday 10th September 2024

** Places Available **

If you’re interested to find out more or, would like to book a place for this group, please contact us on 01438 357227 (Office Hours Monday to Wednesday 8:30 – 2:30)

We look forward to hearing from you 🙂

Issue number 14 of our Douglas Drive Newsletter is out now including exciting changes coming to Douglas Drive in September 2024 … Enjoy 🙂

With the group stages finished, it’s time to start taking down a few of the flags…

#packedawayreadyforeuro2028