A very big Welcome to Different Strokes (Portsmouth)
We are a group of 'younger' Stroke survivors and carers. We live locally in Portsmouth and in adjacent Boroughs such as Gosport, Fareham and Havant (However, our borders are not 'set in stone'). We are very happy to offer support to others who have experienced a stroke (including their families/carers). Those who do 'surf in'; are asked to pass on news of our activities to stroke survivors who do not have access to the internet!
We hope you can gain something from our own experiences and we love to meet new people and offer practical and emotional help wherever we can.
Our aim is for you to feel at home and among friends.
To discuss our activities, or even just for a chat, please phone
Di on 023 92 617 139 (If no response; Di may be at work so try again after 6pm) or Doug on 023 92 374 235 (If it doesn't go to ansaphone after 6 or 7 rings; it means Doug is at home but still trying to get to the phone - don't hang up!)
or simply go to our 'Contact Us' page where you will find the appropriate codified e-mail address.
Doug Laybourne
Members: See the 'Breaking News' near the bottom of this page...
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In the meantime...
ARE YOU A STROKE SURVIVOR with a seemingly paralysed limb (hemiparesis); or a person suffering from a phantom limb which gives you pain?
If the answer to ether is, YES Then go straight to our 'Links' section and scroll to the bottom where you will find, "Phantoms in the Brain".
Click on the word 'video'.
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COMING SOON
Don't forget that our next Pub Social Evening is on, Monday 28th May 2012* (except Bank Holidays) at the Golden Hind public house, Copnor Road, Portsmouth (7-9pm). * Please note; that refurbishment work will commence soon, to improve the Pub. It is expected to re-open again for patrons, on the 25th May).
Tuesday 8th May 2012 is our next day for swimming at the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth (11-12am).
Wednesday 9th May 2012 is our next Seated Exercise day at the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth (2-3pm), and...
Thursday: 10th May 2012 at Fareham Leisure Centre (12-1pm)...(But not on school breaks).
BREAKING NEWS
Our next due Social Evening at the Golden Hind in Copnor Road, Portsmouth, which was to have been, on Monday 14th May, has been 'shunted right' to Monday 28th May 2012; because the pub will soon be closed for refurbishment.
It is due to re-open for its Patrons on, Monday 25th May 2012!
Our thoughts continue with Lee Baldwin our Tuesday swim instructor, whose boyfriend, Russ, has also been struck down by a Stroke. Thankfully Russ is now progressing towards rehabilitation. We wish him and Lee, every success with this.
A NOTICE From our Secretary, Di Summers:
RACE NITE
FRIDAY 11TH MAY 2012
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CLUB
74 WESTERN WAY
FAREHAM, PO16 0NS
John Cheetham has arranged for the Club to hold this extra Race Nite evening for the Group, in addition to those they have already allocated in their normal diary of events.
Because they have gone to so much trouble we do need a really good turn out to show our appreciation and support.
Food will be available on the night and John will need numbers of all those attending including how many will require to order a meal by Friday 4th May.
Di Summers
Secretary
Portsmouth Group
78 Stamshaw Road
EPortsmouth
PO2 8LT
Tel: 023 92617139
FUND RAISING
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON: Sunday 22nd April 2012: Claire Warburton completed the London Marathon in a time of: 4hours and 30 minutes, despite both a leg and a hip giving her great, discomfort !
VERY WELL DONE - WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU - HAVE A GOOD REST & SLEEP WELL - YOU DESERVE IT.
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MT KILIMANJARO 9th September 2011: The Seal sisters, Nicky, Becky and Kay climbed this mountain on behalf of a hospital in Malawi and for our Portsmouth group. To date 6.1.12 the amount raised locally is: £493.00 plus an anticipated £1,000.00 from the Seal sisters own fund-raising efforts! We banked that 'huge' cheque on 10th February - WELL DONE Nicky, Becky and Kay and, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
THE BUPA GREAT SOUTH RUN 30th October 2011: Terri Mays, a neighbour of John and Cherry, ran this half marathon on behalf of Help for Heroes and ourselves. To date 28.11.11 with great support from John and Cherry the amount raised is: £350.60
We are eternally grateful for the excellent support of all these generous-spirited people. THANK YOU
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