Bristol After Stroke

16/06/2026

It's Loneliness Awareness Week, organised by our great friends Marmalade Trust. Here's a fab initiative happening here in Bristol.

https://buff.ly/UFrSDW9

Knitting Together creates opportunities to meet up with others – people can join in without even leaving their own home. At its heart, it’s a simple invitation to make something small - a finger puppet - and become part of something much bigger.

Knitting Together Making connections one stitch at a time What is Knitting Together?At its heart, Knitting Together is about creating gentle opportunities to connect with others, spark conversations and feel part of a community, wherever you are.It’s an open invitation to make something small - a ...

15/06/2026

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news. The wonderful John James Bristol Foundation will once again be supporting our Charity Walk and every penny you raise will be matched, up to £10,000. Their generosity will help us make an even greater impact for people affected by stroke.

To make the most of this incredible opportunity, you can set up your own sponsorship page when you buy your tickets here:
https://buff.ly/qaBH2en

Or, if you prefer, you can create a JustGiving page:
https://buff.ly/LA79mzs

A huge thank you to the John James Bristol Foundation, and to everyone taking part. Together, we can double the difference we make for stroke‑affected people this year.

15/06/2026

Our CEO Rebecca had a lovely weekend, welcoming people on the BS4 Arts trail. Thank you Dona B. Drawings for letting us be part of your weekend.

14/06/2026

🧠You’re Invited: Stroke Information Talk 🧠

📅 When: 25th June 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30–1:30pm
📍 Where: Zoom

Join us for our next Stroke Information Talk, where we will be talking about Rewiring the Brain After Stroke, Understanding Neuroplasticity and Recovery.

This session will explore the science of neuroplasticity and what it means for recovery after stroke. We will discuss how the brain changes following injury, the principles that drive successful rehabilitation, and why factors such as repetition, practice, motivation, sleep and physical activity are so important.

Click the link to find out more and book your place!

Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers

13/06/2026

Sally returns after 16 years… to be our newest volunteer!

Our latest recruit will be a very familiar face to many people reading this… Sally Lockwood has returned to volunteer with us at our Avonmouth Group. Read her story here!

https://buff.ly/PKAJs0r

12/06/2026

The first of three Royal West of England Academy art workshops took place on Wednesday at Crofts End group!

The focus of the workshops are to link in with an exhibition at the RWA called Dance Out, which features live movement performances and looks to explore 'drawing into movement' with participants at the workshops focusing on experimental mark making inspired by our own movements!

12/06/2026

Here at Bristol After Stroke we are blessed with volunteers who make a positive difference to the lives of local, stroke-affected people. Here is Gareth Thomas to tell his remarkable story of stroke, recovery and giving back...

11/06/2026

Claire Angell has been spreading the word to an international audience on harnessing the lived experiences of stroke-affected volunteers to shape and improve health and care services. Here is her remarkable story!
https://buff.ly/sudMfiD

10/06/2026

We have some fabulous volunteers here at Bristol After Stroke. Here's one of them – Dave Sugrue – explaining what got him started... and what he gets out of being part of the unique Bristol After Stroke Community.