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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 2d

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!

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 2d

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...

Round-up of Stroke News - September 2025

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 3d

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-...

84-year-old David’s epic 1,000km cycle ride for local stroke-affected people

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.

www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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

www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 5d

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)

This year’s Wellbeing Day…. your chance to “Give it a go”!

An incredible opportunity to share experiences and explore inspiring new ways to improve our physical, emotional and mental health.

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 6d

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-...

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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.

www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 7d

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]

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 9d

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 11d

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...

Water walkers go the extra mile (and many more!) to raise over £7k

Not satisfied with walking just six miles for our Charity Walk, an intrepid bunch of 11 BAS supporters managed 385 miles between them...

www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 13d

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.

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 14d

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)

This year’s Wellbeing Day…. your chance to “Give it a go”!

An incredible opportunity to share experiences and explore inspiring new ways to improve our physical, emotional and mental health.

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 16d

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:

Life After Stroke - Coming to Terms with Stroke: Emotional Recovery

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

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 16d

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!

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 17d

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 17d

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!

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 18d

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 20d

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!

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 21d

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

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 23d

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:

Life After Stroke - Coming to Terms with Stroke: Emotional Recovery

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

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Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 24d

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?

Bristol After Stroke @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social · 25d

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