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The event is aimed at disabled residents, their families/carers, and relevant organisations. There will be presentations on behalf of West Berkshire Council, service providers, and voluntary sector partners followed by a Q&A session. For this first meeting, we will be focusing on physical accessibility. The council would like to hear about residents' experience of their physical environment, the barriers they face, and how access and inclusivity can be improved, with feedback being used to help to shape services and infrastructure the district.

The event will be at the Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, RG14 5LD, 1030-12:30 on 6 August.

You can find out more and register for the event here.

If you will be attending in a wheelchair / mobility scooter, then please select the appropriate option, as this will help to plan the room layout accordingly. There are up to 60 places available to those wishing to attend in person, but there is also the option to attend virtually via Teams. If you are unable to attend the event, then you will be able to watch the recording, which we will make available on YouTube.

Four trustees took part in Hungerford Carnival on Saturday. We didn't raise much money (£32.20 plus, oddly, 400 South African Rand!), but the public exposure for the charity made it very worthwhile.

The tablets purchased through the generosity of Tesco Stronger Starts has enabled stroke survivors of Newbury and West Berkshire to improve their communication, motor skills and cognitive function. They have been a great hit with the members, with one saying "I didn’t think I would be able to use a computer but I surprised myself ... It’s really good for improving my memory!"

Two Councillors from West Berkshire Council visited Woolhampton on 9 September. Click here to see the full report.

Chair of Trustees, Victoria Kerr Davis, and Families Support Officer, Fee Forrest, chatting with the Chairman of West Berks Council, Cllr. Tony Vickers, at the Volunteer Centre's "Knowledge Event" in Shaw house, which showcased West Berks charities.

Jon Wilding completed the London Marathon on 27 April, raising over £1,500 for the charity. Jon, you're our hero!

Thanks also to everyone who supported Jon's amazing effort with generous donations.

This was Jon's second marathon (he's done Manchester, too); it seems that it will be his last, as he reports being banned from any more by the home team!

The Food Standards Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of our catering operation at Stroke Group in Woolhampton Village Hall on Tuesday. 18 March. We are delighted to say that we received a full five stars, the top rating achievable. Well done Jane (Chef, right in photo) and Wendy (Organiser, left in photo) and the volunteers who help out in the kitchen.

On January 28th, Members had a wonderful morning with the pre-prep children from Elstree, playing games which caused much friendly competition and laughter!

Local residents attended the Stroke Care for Newbury & West Berkshire coffee morning at St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury on Thursday morning, 21st November. Staff, volunteers and trustees produced a delicious array of cakes, and visitors enjoyed shopping at the bric-a-brac and knitted items stall. Many thanks to all who worked hard to make the morning a success and to those who supported us.

Members of our Stroke Group were delighted to discuss their activities with the Mayor of Thatcham. Mayor Councillor Adamantos kindly stayed to chat to all members and hear about the great benefits of the Stroke Group at Woolhampton. 

Members enjoyed a delicious lunch out and concentrated hard on their pottery painting with great results!

Stroke Care for Newbury and West Berkshire are extremely grateful to have been a chosen charity for Welford Park Snowdrops. On February 25th, despite rain and wind, many visitors to the event supported us and we had the opportunity to talk to them about our charity on our stand. You can't miss the red logo! 

Fee Forrest, our Family Support Officer, visited Falkland Grange Care Home and gave a valuable insight into the effects of Strokes and the support provided to Stroke Survivors and their families by Stroke Care Newbury & West Berkshire  

Stroke Care Newbury & West Berkshire goes from strength to strength and is celebrating 30 years - thank you to those forward looking founders and for all the years of hard work from our staff, volunteers and trustees. We held a tea party with an official cake to mark the occasion. Delicious!

We recently attended the West Berkshire Volunteer Bureau Knowledge Event and spread the word about Stroke Care Newbury and West Berkshire. HRH Duchess of Gloucester attended.

We are delighted to introduce you to Melanie Pitches, a highly experienced neuro physio, who is now part of the Stroke Care Team delivering Physiotherapy sessions fortnightly for our members. 

Sarah Papworth continues to cajole our members with her fun and lively seated chair exercise classes.

Please check out the events page and calendar to see what is coming up for more information about weekly activities.