🎄 Every decoration tells a story This Christmas, add yours to our Tree of Celebration to remember, celebrate, or give thanks. Your gift helps stroke affected people to rebuild their lives — just £10 covers a week at a support or aphasia group. Donate or leave your message:

🎤 A huge thank you and well done to our Chair of Trustees for hosting the incredible Live at the Town Hall event! 🎶 It was a fantastic, fun-filled evening with a brilliant community spirit — raising an amazing £6,380 for Bristol After Stroke.

It's time to buy your Christmas cards! So why not support Bristol After Stroke with every one you send? Our A5 cards are £4.50 for ten (incl envelopes); A6 just £4.00. No message inside. Call/email us to order, or ask at your group! Image taken by Andy Edwards in Eastville Park.

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

Our 2025 Wellbeing Day proved yet another inspiring opportunity for local stroke-affected people to discover activities to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. Here's a reminder of what went on! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/giv...

Stand up for Stroke! This December, Phil Burnett is taking to the stage… for the start of what he hopes will be a future in stand-up comedy, as well as raise funds for Bristol After Stroke. Find out all about his upcoming gig here: www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/sta...

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

A brilliant example of why our #HealthIntegrationTeams are so effective! Bringing organisations together to help people like Howard, who are affected by stroke, go back to work. @sironacic.bsky.social @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/helping...

You can add years to your life... and life to your years... by going on weekly Park Walks! Our friends at Eastville ParkRun welcome everyone to go at their own pace, for as far as they can, every Saturday morning. Here's a video showing what's in store! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY2...

You are invited to our ACTion After Stroke course, this is a five-week course for anyone adjusting to a stroke. It is also suitable for carers or family members. Date: Thursday 6th November, weekly for 5 weeks (every thursday) Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Where: On Zoom

If you came along to our Wellbeing Day, you'll know what an amazing resource Redcatch Community Garden offers the local community. A space to come together, improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy workshops and activities... or just a social cake & cuppa! Do drop in!

Rackets at the ready... there's still (just about!) time to sign up to the tournament being organised by Dr Praveen Kumar for Sunday 9th November - and help raise funds for Bristol After Stroke at the same time!

It's World Stroke Day - a good time to remember that Black people in the UK are more likely to have a stroke than white people – and experience stroke at a younger age. This powerful video formed a central part of our recent Wellbeing Day and we are proud to share it here. youtu.be/WsAri6DxYxA

You are invited to our ACTion After Stroke course, this is a five-week course for anyone adjusting to a stroke. It is also suitable for carers or family members. Date: Thursday 6th November, weekly for 5 weeks (every thursday) Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Where: On Zoom

It's a week on from our fabulous Wellbeing Day... and here are just a few reminders of what a great day it was! Thank you to everyone who made it all possible - and we look forward to doing it all again next year!

Catch up with "Stroke in the news" Our fascinating monthly round-up, featuring Stroke stories gleaned from around the world... from promising new research and the emotional impacts of a stroke through to a lady who woke up with a Thai accent... www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/str...

At our Wellbeing Day last week, we were privileged to hear the compelling account of one man's stroke... and his determined journey to recover. This is Valentine's story. buff.ly/WcdXU0l

Quizzers, boppers… and anyone whose ever dreamt of driving a supercar, playing golf at The Belfry or winning a Merc! Friday 1 November at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall will be a night to remember. With music, quiz and fantastic silent auction with great prizes! Just £10 – www.bit.ly/liveatthetownhall

✨ Wow — massive thanks to Celena Lewis' Zumba Class for raising an incredible £1,917 for Bristol After Stroke! 💃🏽 Two hours of Zumba, followed by Caribbean food, raffle and karaoke bingo - what a day! Thanks for dancing up some serious impact! 🙌 www.zumba.com/en-US/p/cele...

What music motivates you? We’ve been asking group members, and those who came along to Wellbeing Day. A link to the list is below… but we’d love your suggestions as well. And if you’ve got a story behind the song you’re happy to share, we’d love to hear that too!

To support World Stroke Day (29th Oct), schools & companies can join our #StripesForStroke campaign on a day of their choice. Wear something stripey - shirt, scarf, or even a bold costume - and make a small donation to support stroke awareness & services. Every stripe counts!

We're just weeks away from a great night out – and one of our big fundraising events of the year! Come along, test your brain power, have a bop.. and drive away in a Mercedes! www.bit.ly/liveatthetownhall

This World Stroke Day (Oct 29), we’re going stripey for a cause! Join our #StripesForStroke campaign - wear your best stripes, donate, and help raise awareness + support for stroke survivors. Every stripe counts. #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness

It's not to late...to be part of our upcoming Wellbeing Day! There is so much going on to encourage & enable people to improve their physical & mental wellbeing! Date: Friday 17th Oct Where: Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN Time: 10am-2.30pm (stands from 9am)

We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant of £5,000 from the Wessex Water Foundation Avonmouth Area Community Fund. This will help support the running of our Avonmouth Stroke Support Group. Thank you so much Wessex Water!

Round-up of Stroke News This month's selection includes a highly promising AI diagnostic tool that could radically improve recovery prospects for stroke-affected people. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/rou...

84-year-old David’s epic 1,000km cycle ride for charity Cycling from the Alps to the Mediterranean would be a tough challenge for most people, but David Exell has just clocked up that distance at 84... raising an astonishing £15,000 in the process! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/84-...

Crofts End Group’s works of art make a great show The Royal West of England Academy has proved a fitting setting to display the artistic talents of our Croft End Group - and there's still tiome for you to see it yourself! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/cro...

It's not to late...to be part of our upcoming Wellbeing Day! There is so much going on to encourage & enable people to improve their physical & mental wellbeing! Date: Friday 17th Oct Where: Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN Time: 10am-2.30pm (stands from 9am)

Help us spread the word on stroke… If are confident at talking to the public and would like to help us spread the message about stroke, we’d love to enlist your help! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/hel...

After Stroke group members cast away on a desert island! So, what records would you take with you if you were cast away? Which book and luxury item? Our group members are getting the chance to choose! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/aft...

We need you to volunteer at Avonmouth! Our Avonmouth group is a wonderful, warm supportive space for stroke-affected people… and we need more volunteers to help run our activities! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/we-...

Records tumble on our “Tremendous Third” Charity Walk! This year’s Walk has proven an even bigger success, with more people taking part… and the funds raised shattering our previous best total. Read the full, amazing story here! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/rec...

Could you share your counselling story? If you feel you've benefitted from counselling from Bristol After Stroke, and would be happy to share your experience (anonymously if you prefer) and encourage others to go down this route, we'd love to hear from you. Email: [email protected]

Water walkers go the extra mile (and many more!) to raise over £7k Not satisfied with walking just six miles for our 2025 Charity Walk, an intrepid bunch of 11 BAS supporters managed 385 miles between them... around Coniston Water. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/wat...

Lead story: the wonderful dogs going walkies for BAS! One of the most magical elements of the BAS Annual Charity Walk is the sight of so many dogs joining in the fun… we catch up with Kelly and Marvin! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/lea...

Time to sign up for stripes! We're just weeks away from World Stroke Day... and we'll be marking the occasion in style with our very own "Stripes For Stroke" fundraising event – and asking schools, colleges and workplaces to show their support for local stroke-affected people.

It's not to late...to be part of our upcoming Wellbeing Day! There is so much going on to encourage & enable people to improve their physical & mental wellbeing! Date: Friday 17th Oct Where: Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN Time: 10am-2.30pm (stands from 9am)

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: Thursday 25th September Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom ‘Coming to Terms with Stroke - What Supports Emotional Recovery and Adaptation?’ To join the session click on the link to book your slot:

Magic medal moments... Some more cracking shots from our Charity Walk - this time some of the record 146 walk finishers with their hard-earned medals!

More fab Charity Walk group shots - these are from our 3-mile route ace photographer Linda... are you here?

This year's Charity Walk has smashed our target - the precise amount is soon to be revealed! - but the day was only made possible by the 30 volunteers who made it safe for everyone taking part. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A pictorial tribute to the wonderful Bristol A Capella chorus, who gave our Charity Walk such an uplifting start!

Some more great shots from our Charity Walk - this time from ace snapper Steve. Watch out soon for the big reveal of the grand total raised... will it be a record? You bet it will!

More marvellous memories from our Charity Walk, featuring some of the amazing people walking that day! Pictures from our fab photographers Helen & Steve.

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: Thursday 25th September Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom ‘Coming to Terms with Stroke - What Supports Emotional Recovery and Adaptation?’ To join the session click on the link to book your slot:

Flash, bang, wallop what a picture! Steve, one of our fab photographers, captured these smashing images at last week's Charity Walk. Are YOU in the frame?

Some more of our wonderful walkers from last week's inspiring event... are YOU here?

Some of our wonderful walkers from last week's inspiring event... are YOU here?