Phil Moore, volunteer at the Stroke Club, at the 10th Anniversary of Mary’s community centre

Phil Moore, volunteer at the Stroke Club, says ‘Mary’s has provided a haven for the many disabled people we have had attending over the years’. The Stroke Club meets weekly at Mary’s in Upper Street

We enjoyed our lunch of sandwiches and home made lemonade at Freightliners Farm – in the shade of the fig tree – then watched pigs and goats keeping cool in the barn. A huge thank you to Liz at the farm!

Freightliners Farm July 2019

At our lunch session – Terry receives his award for winning the ‘One Last Thing’ photography competition run by Gentle Dusk to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week 2019

Terry receives ‘One last thing’ photography Award from Gentle Dusk May 2019

Staff and volunteers at Islington Museum helped us to enjoy a fascinating visit during half term, to see local history displays including the special exhibition ‘Islington Faces’.

At Islington Museum May 2019

We enjoyed a leisurely lunch at The Vineyard while Mary’s Community Centre hosted a polling station. Thank you to the very helpful staff at The Vineyard.

At the Vineyard May 2019

At our AGM we wore lilac and purple to mark Action on Stroke month

Annual General Meeting May 2019

After lunch Phil led an informative training session on safeguarding

Safeguarding training session March 2019

After lunch we enjoyed an entertaining and interactive session with Connaught Opera singers

Glenn Wilson of Connaught Opera March 2019

Representatives from the London Fire Brigade came for a Fire Safety and Well visit, advising on safety in the home and answering questions. Several members arranged a home visit.

London Fire Brigade Fire Safety and Well discussion February 2019

We enjoyed lunch at The Vineyard while Mary’s Community Centre hosted children’s half-term activities. Thank you to very helpful staff at The Vineyard.

South Islington Stroke Club

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