Stroke Club
Stroke Club
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The Stroke Club is a vital part of our work providing a social setting for stroke survivors as well as carers. It is an informal get together where members enjoy: speakers, entertainers, slide shows and video nights. To add variety, we often organise trips out, including a Christmas meal.
The Stroke Club is a vital part of our work providing a social setting for stroke survivors as well as carers. It is an informal get together where members enjoy: speakers, entertainers, slide shows and video nights. To add variety, we often organise trips out, including a Christmas meal.
Isolation can be a depressing problem and the club is an ideal place to meet other understanding people in a similar situation. However, we realise that not all those affected by stroke can join in. In such cases we are still here to help in any way we can.
Isolation can be a depressing problem and the club is an ideal place to meet other understanding people in a similar situation. However, we realise that not all those affected by stroke can join in. In such cases we are still here to help in any way we can.
The Stroke Club meets the first Thursday of the month 7.30pm at Sight Matters (Manx Blind Welfare Society) Corrin Court, Heywood Avenue, Onchan (unless specified otherwise). Island wide transport to and from events can be provided if required.
The Stroke Club meets the first Thursday of the month 7.30pm at Sight Matters (Manx Blind Welfare Society) Corrin Court, Heywood Avenue, Onchan (unless specified otherwise). Island wide transport to and from events can be provided if required.
*Please note that to attend the Stroke Club you need to become a member (see below)
*Please note that to attend the Stroke Club you need to become a member (see below)
Stroke Club Meetings
Stroke Club Meetings
Members of the Manx Stroke Foundation have the opportunity to attend Stroke Club meetings.
Members of the Manx Stroke Foundation have the opportunity to attend Stroke Club meetings.
📝Upcoming Meetings
📝Upcoming Meetings
✍️ 2025 Meetings
✍️ 2025 Meetings
January 2025
January 2025
Cancelled due to strong winds
Cancelled due to strong winds
February 2025
February 2025
6th February Manx Macular Support Group
6th February Manx Macular Support Group
On Thursday 6th February, we were fortunate to welcome Nigel Malpass, Chairman of the Manx Macular Support Group, to enlighten us about macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the loss of central vision, which can be debilitating. Nigel gave a comprehensive description of the anatomy of the eye pointing out the macular; and also good advice on avoidance and alleviation of the symptoms.
On Thursday 6th February, we were fortunate to welcome Nigel Malpass, Chairman of the Manx Macular Support Group, to enlighten us about macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the loss of central vision, which can be debilitating. Nigel gave a comprehensive description of the anatomy of the eye pointing out the macular; and also good advice on avoidance and alleviation of the symptoms.
He told us of the link between Type 2 Diabetes and Macular degeneration – the root cause of both being excess of sugar. He advised that we be aware of foods and drinks that have high sugar. We should avoid fizzy drinks, cola and fruit drinks. The best ‘eye foods’ are green vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, bell peppers and green apples (the green skin is a probiotic). Whole grain bread is good as are stem ginger oatmeal biscuits. He advises that we use butter and not margarine or other spreads. Chinese food should be taken in moderation and do not have alcohol with meals – before or after (in moderation) but not with the meal.
He told us of the link between Type 2 Diabetes and Macular degeneration – the root cause of both being excess of sugar. He advised that we be aware of foods and drinks that have high sugar. We should avoid fizzy drinks, cola and fruit drinks. The best ‘eye foods’ are green vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, bell peppers and green apples (the green skin is a probiotic). Whole grain bread is good as are stem ginger oatmeal biscuits. He advises that we use butter and not margarine or other spreads. Chinese food should be taken in moderation and do not have alcohol with meals – before or after (in moderation) but not with the meal.
This was an excellent presentation and we are very grateful to Nigel and the Manx Macular Support group for this information.
This was an excellent presentation and we are very grateful to Nigel and the Manx Macular Support group for this information.
March 2025
March 2025
6th March - Ian Young – film show
6th March - Ian Young – film show
On Thursday 6th March 2025, we welcomed Ian Young to the stroke club. He gave us an amazing show of photographs and videos taken over the year 2022. It began at Langness, showing herons, curlews, swans and choughs. At Fort Island there were more birds and also seals. With the use of a drone, we saw the island from a different perspective, the waters at Injebreck, snow on the mountains and beautiful clumps of gorse and heather.
On Thursday 6th March 2025, we welcomed Ian Young to the stroke club. He gave us an amazing show of photographs and videos taken over the year 2022. It began at Langness, showing herons, curlews, swans and choughs. At Fort Island there were more birds and also seals. With the use of a drone, we saw the island from a different perspective, the waters at Injebreck, snow on the mountains and beautiful clumps of gorse and heather.
There were many photographs of Peel showing the Viking festival and the carnival but also the boats. There were even underwater photographs and videos of the basking sharks. There was also a video of the tractors all lit up for their Christmas parade. There was much more and everyone was spellbound at this display of our beautiful Island. To make it even more enjoyable Ian accompanied the film with popular and appropriate tunes such as ‘My Rainbow Valley’ and ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’. A very pleasant evening was had and we will certainly invite Ian again.
There were many photographs of Peel showing the Viking festival and the carnival but also the boats. There were even underwater photographs and videos of the basking sharks. There was also a video of the tractors all lit up for their Christmas parade. There was much more and everyone was spellbound at this display of our beautiful Island. To make it even more enjoyable Ian accompanied the film with popular and appropriate tunes such as ‘My Rainbow Valley’ and ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’. A very pleasant evening was had and we will certainly invite Ian again.
April 2025
April 2025
3rd April 2025 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
3rd April 2025 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The meeting was opened by the chair, Michelle Ferrer, who welcomed everyone to the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Manx Stroke Foundation. She then called on the President, Dr Thomas, to give the opening address. Dr Thomas gave us the welcome news that the Stroke ward at Nobles is to move to a larger ground floor ward with room for treatment and rehabilitation.
The meeting was opened by the chair, Michelle Ferrer, who welcomed everyone to the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Manx Stroke Foundation. She then called on the President, Dr Thomas, to give the opening address. Dr Thomas gave us the welcome news that the Stroke ward at Nobles is to move to a larger ground floor ward with room for treatment and rehabilitation.
The annual report and the annual accounts, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, were agreed. Six trustees were re-elected to their roles and Michelle was elected as chair for the next year. Robyn was re-elected as treasurer and Maureen was re-elected as secretary. The trustees are as follows:
The annual report and the annual accounts, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, were agreed. Six trustees were re-elected to their roles and Michelle was elected as chair for the next year. Robyn was re-elected as treasurer and Maureen was re-elected as secretary. The trustees are as follows:
-Michelle Ferrer Chair
-Michelle Ferrer Chair
-Maureen Redmayne Secretary
-Maureen Redmayne Secretary
-Robyn Redmayne Treasurer
-Robyn Redmayne Treasurer
-Robert Fayle
-Robert Fayle
-Edward Kelly
-Edward Kelly
-Enid Potts
-Enid Potts
Michelle gave our thanks to two members who were standing down as trustees this year. These were Trish Lambert and Liz Forbes. Trish was a founding member of the Manx Stroke Foundation and has served as trustee for 28 years. Liz has also been a long-time member and devoted a lot of time to running the art group.
Michelle gave our thanks to two members who were standing down as trustees this year. These were Trish Lambert and Liz Forbes. Trish was a founding member of the Manx Stroke Foundation and has served as trustee for 28 years. Liz has also been a long-time member and devoted a lot of time to running the art group.
Following the meeting, the members enjoyed a buffet supper.
Following the meeting, the members enjoyed a buffet supper.
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