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We could not be more delighted to be a charity partner of the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2019. Our sincere thanks to our charity patron Noel Thompson and local stroke survivor Dale Biggerstaff for helping us launch our new partnership. If you haven't gave it much thought yet, consider joining #TeamStroke and walk or run to support nearly 37,000 people affected by stroke living in Northern Ireland today. Check out the full story on Belfast Live

The Orchard Women After Stroke group invite you to support them by purchasing a special hand-made candle at a cost of £10. Proceeds of this candle will go to fund the group's future activities and help them in their wirk to raise local awareness of stroke. To order your candle, just get in touch with the Orchard Women After stroke Facebook page.

What will you bake this October? Ian taught himself to bake one handed after his stroke and regularly bakes for the Bangor Stroke Support group as well as his friends and family. Our annual fundraiser Give a Hand and Bake starts this Monday 22 October, why not have a few work mates or friends and neighbours round for a cupcake and a coffee and fundraise for stroke, the sweet way. Sign up now at http://www.stroke.org.uk/gah

What a nice positive story for a Monday! Bethany is one of the UK’s youngest stroke survivors and, despite two strokes last year at the age of 13 months, Bethany has now taken her first steps. Read more about our Childhood Stroke Support Service, available for children, families and young people affected by stroke in childhood. https://www.thesun.co.uk/…/britains-you ngest-stroke-surviv…/ https://www.stroke.org.uk/…/childhood-s troke-support-service

Celebrity TV chef and food creative Rachel Khoo is joining us to encourage you to #GiveAHand and Bake this October. This month, sign up and fundraise for people affected by stroke and the best bit is, you can help whilst enjoying something yummy! It’s a piece a cake. https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/…/celebri ty-chef-rachel-khoo-…

We’d like to say a great big thank you to all at Killeen Hardware for supporting the Stroke Association at their recent Trade Fair and Breakfast morning. A fantastic event and an amazing £493.65 raised. Pictured are Helen Graham and family who were instrumental in the organising of this fundraising event. This fantastic sum of money will help us support stroke survivors and their families here in Northern Ireland.

Tune into to BBC Radio 5 live today between 1-1.30pm to hear an interview with inspirational stroke survivor Clodagh Dunlop #beatinglockedin Clodagh is sharing her experience of stroke & recovery #lifeafterstroke
Listen live here https://www.bbc.co.uk/5live

1 in 5 stroke survivors say the emotional impact of stroke is hard to deal with. As today is #WorldMentalHealthDay we wanted to remind you that the Stroke Association's #MyStrokeGuide is a free, online community that provides trusted information & support for stroke survivors and their families. My Stroke Guide can help support recovery, no matter where you live, 24/7. Check it out https://bit.ly/2NluA55

Thanks to Ballygowan Community Voices who held a summer concert and raised £1000 for the Stroke Association. Here is Madeline, our Regional Fundraiser, collecting this generous donation!

The independent inquiry panel which is reviewing neurology services by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has announced details of its public engagement process. You can find the questionnaire & more details here --> https://neurologyinquiry.org.uk/key-docum ents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ir eland-45785405

The Stroke Association NI is one of five charities to have been chosen to partner the Belfast Marathon in The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2019. For the first time it will be held on a Sunday and it will have a new flatter faster route taking in some of the iconic sights of Belfast City. Join #TeamStroke and get those running shoes on to help raise funds for Stroke Association.

What will you bake this October? Stroke survivor and keen baker Kim Calhoun says, “After my stroke I was baking nearly every day. It was like therapy for me. Baking has really helped my recovery both mentally and physically. My specialities would be Pavlova and banana bread!” Do you have a speciality or favourite treat you like to bake? Tell us about it in the comments below #GiveAHand and Bake. http://www.stroke.org.uk/gah

We have 13 stroke support groups that meet right across Northern Ireland. You can search for your local group by visiting our website. This week, Lady Sylvia Hermon MP for North Down, called in to talk with members of our Bangor stroke support group. Members found it very interesting chatting to her about life as a Westminster MP and members were able to share their own experiences of living life after stroke. A relaxed informal conversation was enjoyed by all and we’d like t...o thank Lady Sylvia Hermon for calling in to visit. https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support /peer-support We have 13 stroke support groups that meet right across Northern Ireland. You can search for your local group by visiting our website. This week, Lady Sylvia Hermon MP for North Down, called in to talk with members of our Bangor stroke support group. Members found it very interesting chatting to her about life as a Westminster MP and members were able to share their own experiences of living life after stroke. A relaxed informal conversation was enjoyed by all and we’d like to thank Lady Sylvia Hermon for calling in to visit. https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support /peer-support
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Now this sounds interesting, anyone going? Part of Belfast International Arts Festival In Stroke Odysseys, stroke survivors perform alongside professional musicians, singers and dancers to tell their stories: of who they are, who they were, and the journey they’re on.

Stroke can change your life in an instant. Whether it’s happened to you or someone close to you, our My Stroke Guide is here to help support recovery. Soon after his stroke, Rick was referred to My Stroke Guide, and helped out with testing the website while it was being developed. Even though he was further along in his recovery when he started using the website, Rick quickly saw My Stroke Guide as a new opportunity to learn more about stroke, and to practise his communication skills. “My Stroke Guide is important to me. It’s a marvellous tool to foster communication, and I am much more confident. My writing has improved a lot through answering questions and supporting the other users.” Take a look. https://strk.org.uk/2MNBVNs

Take a look at the video from the launch of the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2019 from a couple of weeks ago. Our thanks to Stroke Association NI charity ambassador Noel Thompson for joining our Director Barry Macaulay in speaking on the day and sharing why he thinks you should consider joining #TeamStroke and running or walking for everyone living life after stroke. Early bird rate available until end of October20189 .

Our online #MyStrokeGuide community connects you to thousands of others so you can share stories and tips and find out how they manage stroke recovery. Three years after her stroke, Claire discovered My Stroke Guide. “Reading comments from other people who were feeling the same as me helped me to realise that I wasn’t the only one. I would recommend it to carers too. I couldn't express how I was feeling to my mum, so I told her to go on the forum. She read the messages from stroke survivors and carers and that helped her to understand what I was going through.” https://strk.org.uk/2MNBVNs

Fantastic group of staff and volunteers who provide support, advice and social opportunities for stroke survivors and their families

Fantastic group of staff and volunteers who provide support, advice and social opportunities for stroke survivors and their families

Fantastic group of staff and volunteers who provide support, advice and social opportunities for stroke survivors and their families

Fantastic group of staff and volunteers who provide support, advice and social opportunities for stroke survivors and their families