ReConnect Gloucestershire

11/06/2026

We had a fantastic time today at at Oxstalls Sports Arena (Oxstalls Sports Park)! 🌟

It was wonderful to see such a wide range of support available for community wellbeing, and we really enjoyed chatting with so many inspiring organisations.

A big thank you to Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Gloucestershire ICB, Gloucestershire County Council, volunteers and everyone involved in organising such a valuable, well-run, and uplifting event - we’re so glad to have been part of it!

10/06/2026

We are on the search for a new volunteer for our Churchdown Aphasia Choir. Are you kind and patient with a people centred approach to providing support? You role will involve helping the music therapist deliver the session, offering friendship to the members and of course singing along as you show the slides the choir uses. Contact [email protected] for more information or give us a call on 01453 619 620. Alternate Monday afternoons from 13:45.

10/06/2026

Join us tomorrow at Oxtalls Sports Park, Gloucester from 9:30am to 2:30pm!
We’re excited to be part of , showcasing the fantastic groups we offer to people affected by stroke and aphasia across Gloucestershire. 💚💛

We're nearly set for Big Health Day tomorrow (June 11) at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester.
We'll have inclusive activities in the hall, and outside as well, stalls and health checks in the arena. We also have eight workshops and seminars on signing and communication, dementia awareness, healthy eating, reasonable adjustments, annual health checks, deaf awareness, chair exercises and healthy relationships.
These are all free - if you'd like to come to one or more workshops, please use the booking link in the comments.
Big Health Day is a free annual event for people with a physical or learning disability, sensory loss or mental health support needs.
It aims to be a fun and inclusive event which encourages people to participate in sport, physical exercise and social activities and to engage with services and organisations which can provide support.

Inclusion Gloucestershire Active Impact Gloucestershire County Council Hartpury

05/06/2026

Thank you, The Forester, for spreading the word!
We are very excited about our new group in the Forest of Dean! 💚

Stroke survivors, carers and family members are being invited to attend a new support group.

Story link in the comments.

03/06/2026

Volunteers don’t just support our work at ReConnect Gloucestershire, they help shape it and give it a heart.

Our volunteers bring lived experience of stroke or aphasia, volunteering insight and challenge to how we think, plan and deliver our work ensuring we remain 'fit for purpose'. It makes our work better, more inclusive and more grounded in real experience. This is our unique strength.

With 60 volunteers we wanted to say 'thank you'.

Your kindness, insight and passion has not gone unnoticed..........

01/06/2026

We're launching a new Stroke Support Group in the Forest of Dean!

We're opening a New Stroke Support Group in Coleford - a friendly, relaxed space for stroke survivors, family members, and carers to meet, share experiences, and support one another.

If you or someone you love has been affected by stroke, you're warmly welcome to join us.

📅 Starting: 16th June 2026
🗓️ When: Tuesday mornings, fortnightly
📍 Where: The Main Place, Coleford, GL16 8RH

Come along for a cuppa and a chat. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. 🤝

👉 Sign up here: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/9b380ef2/
Or message us if you'd like more information.

Please do share this with anyone who might benefit. 🙏

29/05/2026

Reconnect will be there to provide info for stroke survivors, people with aphasia and their families. Come and say hello 👋

We have eight workshops and seminars taking place throughout the event at our next Big Health Day on June 11.

We have workshops on signing and communication, dementia awareness, healthy eating, reasonable adjustments, annual health checks, deaf awareness, chair exercises and healthy relationships. These are all free - if you'd like to come to one or more, please use the booking link in the comments.

Big Health Day is a free annual event for people with a physical or learning disability, sensory loss or mental health support needs. It aims to be a fun and inclusive event which encourages people to participate in sport, physical exercise and social activities and to engage with services and organisations which can provide support.

As always the day at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester will feature a range of inclusive sports and activities, free health checks and dozens of information stalls.

28/05/2026

🎉 We're delighted to share some exciting news: ReConnect has been named a FINALIST in the Best Project category at the Cirencester Community Awards 2026! 🏆

The Cirencester Community Awards, organised by Cirencester Radio in partnership with Cirencester Community Development Trust, celebrate the incredible charities, organisations, community groups and individuals who give so much to support this wonderful town. We are truly honoured to be recognised among them.

Having already been providing befriending support to stroke survivors in the area, we opened the Cirencester Stroke Support Group in October 2025 - a service that was so greatly needed in the area. Since launching, we have been proud to offer a welcoming space for stroke survivors and their families right here in the heart of our community.

This recognition belongs to every single person who has supported, volunteered, attended, and believed in what we're building. Thank you!

21/05/2026

🌿 Introducing our Wellbeing After Stroke Group!

A warm, welcoming space for stroke survivors, families and carers to explore wellbeing together through creative and meaningful activities.

We'll be trying things like 🎶 music, 📸 photography, 🎨 creative expression, 📖 stories and 🌿 nature wellness, with gentle movement for those who'd like to join in.

Our first session is on Tuesday, 26th May, and we'll be exploring the power of words in our everyday lives.

No experience needed, just an open mind! 🪻🌼

Get in touch to find out more.

19/05/2026

💜 This May, we are Making May Purple!

Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke and to champion the support that survivors and carers so urgently need.

Stroke Association is calling on everyone to Make May Purple this year, and the participants of our Inpatient Art Group on Peakview Ward at the Vale Hospital answered the call beautifully! They made their creations in purple and did an absolutely amazing job. 🎨

Thank you to every one of them, to the brilliant ward staff, and to our wonderful Rebecca, group lead. Together, we can help more people affected by stroke. 💜