Second Chance Stroke Club

08/09/2026

A free social club for everyone has just started in Ixworth at the village hall.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Today a visit from Brian Last, the president of Great Barton bowls club who presented us with a cheque for £225 that the club raised for us!

21/07/2026

Lovely day out at Peter Beale's Rose Gardens in Attleborough! Excellent food, not too hot and enjoyed by everyone.

23/06/2026

Hi all! Does anyone have any spare wheelchairs that the club could have please? We had a fire alarm practice last week and it would have gone better if some of our members had access to wheels! Thank you in advance

14/04/2026

Today we said our final goodbye to Becca, our American physio. Bon voyage and thanks for everything. A new chapter awaits in Colorado with baby number 3!

31/03/2026

Today we said goodbye to Becca our resident physiotherapist who returns to the States with her air force husband and family.

Becca has been a guiding hand and inspiration to all at the club during her tenure with us.

We wish her (and family) well on their return home, and with that goes heartfelt thanks for all her help during her time with us.

26/03/2026

Well done to this week's members for production of some great Easter Cards...this is just an example from the many produced;

25/03/2026

Visit from West Suffolk Council

We were delighted to welcome representatives from West Suffolk Council on Tuesday: Jon Eaton — Families and Communities Officer (WSC), Victor Luckaniuk — Deputy Council Leader, Donna Higgins — Councillor, and Margaret Marks — Councillor. Their visit gave them a close-up view of the Support Group’s work and the difference it makes to stroke survivors in our community.

During their time with us they observed our physiotherapist leading a session, took part in the cognitive activities our members enjoy each week, and joined heartfelt conversations with several survivors. These discussions helped the visitors understand the everyday physical, emotional, and practical challenges stroke survivors face, and the ways our programmes support recovery, independence, and social connection.

We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of grant-makers such as the West Suffolk Communities Fund. Without this funding we could not sustain the full range of services we offer long term, and we sincerely appreciate the council’s interest and commitment to helping us continue this vital work.