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COMMUNITY
DORCHESTER
SOCIAL
STROKE CLUB
For the last 10 years, the Dorchester Social Stroke
Club has provided an amazing service as a social
club for people who have suffered a stroke.
T
he club organises activities that aim to restore confidence,
which may have been shattered by the illness, and also aims
to assist in social and speech rehabilitation.
The club provides a stimulating environment where all
members receive physical and mental exercise including
interaction with others.
They meet every Thursday in the Magna Housing Residents Hall
in Lubbecke Way, Dorchester. The organisation was started by Jackie
Sherfield in September 2007, who has a deep knowledge and experience
of the devastating effects of stroke.
Jackie says: “There is no doubt that a stroke is life changing for the
survivors and carers - but it certainly isn’t game over, unless you let it be.
I have been involved in half a dozen stroke clubs and speech groups and
the experience has been life enhancing. I have met inspired leaders, great
volunteers, dedicated professionals, devoted carers and, of course, brave
survivors - all working to beat the aftermath of stroke, while having a
good time together and supporting each other.”
Speaking at the recent 10th birthday celebrations, Jackie adds: “Our
primary role is to give support to stroke survivors and their families.
We have chosen to do this in a social environment, but there is a very
serious side to our purpose.”
For more information please call 01305 257464 or visit
dorchestersocialstrokeclub.org.uk
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GO GIRLS
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Hospital Foundation, support women, their families
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O Girls was launched in March 2015 and supported by patron,
Phillippa Clunes, the wife of Doc Martin and Men Behaving
Badly actor Martin Clunes.
Their aims are to help support women with gynae cancers,
raise awareness of these diseases and campaign for earlier
diagnostics and improved treatments. The GO Girls run frequent events in the
area to raise money.
For more information please call 01305 255719 or visit gogirlssupport.org
Association
POUNDBURY
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
The PRA meets regularly to discuss the needs of
Poundbury’s residents, planning concerns and day-
to-day issues.
The elected committee is involved with a range
of community projects. New residents are invited
to join the committee for a welcome coffee
meeting held regularly at the Engine Rooms. If
you are interested in becoming involved, please
contact the PRA on 01305 341415 or the website
poundburyresidentsassociation.uk
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