Stroke Club - Temporally Suspended While We Secure New Premises
Stroke Club - Temporally Suspended While We Secure New Premises
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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.
May 2025
May 2025
Afternoon Tea at Rowany Golf Club 1st May
Afternoon Tea at Rowany Golf Club 1st May
Thirty-three members journeyed to Port Erin for an afternoon tea at Rowany Golf Club. We were made very welcome and enjoyed a lovely selection of sandwiches, pastries and cakes. But the scones, with cream and jam. were the piece de resistance. There was plenty left for those who wished to take home a doggy bag. The view from the Rowany was lovely and the weather stayed dry although we did have a bit of a battle against a blustery wind! A good afternoon was had by all.
Thirty-three members journeyed to Port Erin for an afternoon tea at Rowany Golf Club. We were made very welcome and enjoyed a lovely selection of sandwiches, pastries and cakes. But the scones, with cream and jam. were the piece de resistance. There was plenty left for those who wished to take home a doggy bag. The view from the Rowany was lovely and the weather stayed dry although we did have a bit of a battle against a blustery wind! A good afternoon was had by all.
July 2025
July 2025
3rd July Roc Vannin Choir
3rd July Roc Vannin Choir
We enjoyed a toe-tapping mix of rock and pop given by the Roc Vannin choir at our club night on 3rd September. They gave a fabulous concert of old and new, beginning with Joni Mitchells ‘Both sides now’, then Queen’s ‘Under Pressure’ and followed by medleys of Beatles hits, Bon Jovi and others then moving up to date with a medley of Lady Gaga’s hits. All this culminated with a fantastic rendition of Cold Play’s ‘Viva la Vida’. Mandy Griffiths conducted a fabulous concert and Chris Jagus accompanied excellently on the piano. All in all, a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
We enjoyed a toe-tapping mix of rock and pop given by the Roc Vannin choir at our club night on 3rd September. They gave a fabulous concert of old and new, beginning with Joni Mitchells ‘Both sides now’, then Queen’s ‘Under Pressure’ and followed by medleys of Beatles hits, Bon Jovi and others then moving up to date with a medley of Lady Gaga’s hits. All this culminated with a fantastic rendition of Cold Play’s ‘Viva la Vida’. Mandy Griffiths conducted a fabulous concert and Chris Jagus accompanied excellently on the piano. All in all, a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
August 2025
August 2025
7th August - Cilla Platt: Beekeeping
7th August - Cilla Platt: Beekeeping
The room was buzzing with interest when Cilla Platt came to speak about bees and beekeeping on 7th August 2025. Cilla took up beekeeping after her father died leaving all his beekeeping equipment. She joined the Beekeepers Federation and, as there was no training on the island, she set up a course eventually training 40 people per year. She told us about different bees and pollinators and the importance of woodlands, herbs, dandelions and fuchsia as well as other flowers. There are some that are not important to bees such as daffodils or gorse. Her description of the life of the bees within their hive was fascinating and showed how organised they are – each knowing their job. We are fortunate here on the island that we don’t have the foreign hornets such as the Asian Hornet, that can decimate colonies of bees. It is a worrying threat. However, our healthy bees give us wonderful honey. A very enjoyable evening was had thanks to Cilla her wonderful stories and illustrations.
The room was buzzing with interest when Cilla Platt came to speak about bees and beekeeping on 7th August 2025. Cilla took up beekeeping after her father died leaving all his beekeeping equipment. She joined the Beekeepers Federation and, as there was no training on the island, she set up a course eventually training 40 people per year. She told us about different bees and pollinators and the importance of woodlands, herbs, dandelions and fuchsia as well as other flowers. There are some that are not important to bees such as daffodils or gorse. Her description of the life of the bees within their hive was fascinating and showed how organised they are – each knowing their job. We are fortunate here on the island that we don’t have the foreign hornets such as the Asian Hornet, that can decimate colonies of bees. It is a worrying threat. However, our healthy bees give us wonderful honey. A very enjoyable evening was had thanks to Cilla her wonderful stories and illustrations.
September 2025
September 2025
4th September Afternoon Tea at Babbages Bistro
4th September Afternoon Tea at Babbages Bistro
This year’s Autumn outing took us to Babbage’s Bistro in the Mountain View Innovation Centre on the Jurby Road, Ramsey. This venue was new to most, if not all, of us. We sat on tables of four in a bright and airy room and enjoyed a lovely tea of varied sandwiches, cakes and scones. A very special guest attended with her mother and Aunt. Eight-year-old Marlo had spent much of her summer holiday walking the Raad ny Foillan (coastal path) and raised £2000 which she donated to the Manx Stroke Foundation. She was presented with a little gift as a thankyou for her wonderful achievement. A very enjoyable afternoon was had for all.
This year’s Autumn outing took us to Babbage’s Bistro in the Mountain View Innovation Centre on the Jurby Road, Ramsey. This venue was new to most, if not all, of us. We sat on tables of four in a bright and airy room and enjoyed a lovely tea of varied sandwiches, cakes and scones. A very special guest attended with her mother and Aunt. Eight-year-old Marlo had spent much of her summer holiday walking the Raad ny Foillan (coastal path) and raised £2000 which she donated to the Manx Stroke Foundation. She was presented with a little gift as a thankyou for her wonderful achievement. A very enjoyable afternoon was had for all.
October 2025
October 2025
2nd October - Manx National Heritage
2nd October - Manx National Heritage
On the cold, wet and blustery evening of 2nd October, we welcomed Alison Fox from the Manx National Heritage. She gave us an illustrated tour of the artifacts in the museum covering 10,000 years through the Mesolithic age (8000 BC – 4000 BC), Neolithic age (4000 – 2000 BC), Bronze age (2000 – 500 BC), Iron age (500 BC – AD 500), Viking age (AD 850 – AD 1265) through to the Medieval age (1266 – 1765) and finally to the 1800’s.
On the cold, wet and blustery evening of 2nd October, we welcomed Alison Fox from the Manx National Heritage. She gave us an illustrated tour of the artifacts in the museum covering 10,000 years through the Mesolithic age (8000 BC – 4000 BC), Neolithic age (4000 – 2000 BC), Bronze age (2000 – 500 BC), Iron age (500 BC – AD 500), Viking age (AD 850 – AD 1265) through to the Medieval age (1266 – 1765) and finally to the 1800’s.
The Giant deer has been in the museum from the beginning although the first giant deer was removed (smuggled) to Scotland by the Duke of Athol. However, Peter Kermode, the first curator of the museum, set out and found another! When the airport’s runway was extended in 2008 an archaeological assessment of the area was carried out and discovered signs of early human habitation going back to 8000 BC. In Perwick Bay one of the oldest pieces of jewellery was found – a necklace made from an oyster shell. Tools and spears made of flint were found on the beaches. Moving on to Neolithic times evidence of farming and permanent settlements were found. Jewellery made of gold and jet from the Bronze age are also on display in the museum.
The Giant deer has been in the museum from the beginning although the first giant deer was removed (smuggled) to Scotland by the Duke of Athol. However, Peter Kermode, the first curator of the museum, set out and found another! When the airport’s runway was extended in 2008 an archaeological assessment of the area was carried out and discovered signs of early human habitation going back to 8000 BC. In Perwick Bay one of the oldest pieces of jewellery was found – a necklace made from an oyster shell. Tools and spears made of flint were found on the beaches. Moving on to Neolithic times evidence of farming and permanent settlements were found. Jewellery made of gold and jet from the Bronze age are also on display in the museum.
There are so many artifacts that have been found over these periods and the glass and amber necklace of the Pagan lady is a most amazing find. There were many finds of coin collections going back to the Medieval age. All of these items can be viewed in the museums around the island. Alison’s presentation finished with accounts of Sir William Hilary and the artifacts from the boats. It was a whistlestop tour of 10,000 years but Alison had us all spellbound.
There are so many artifacts that have been found over these periods and the glass and amber necklace of the Pagan lady is a most amazing find. There were many finds of coin collections going back to the Medieval age. All of these items can be viewed in the museums around the island. Alison’s presentation finished with accounts of Sir William Hilary and the artifacts from the boats. It was a whistlestop tour of 10,000 years but Alison had us all spellbound.
November 2025
November 2025
6th November
6th November
Sir William Hillary (1771 -1847) was the subject of the talk given by Trevor Gibbs on Thursday 6th November. Sir William was born into a Yorkshire Quaker family and had a colourful life. He was 1st Baronet, at one point he raised a private army because of unrest in Europe but this was costly and, because of his lifestyle, he had many debts. He lost the family farm and became estranged from his wife. In 1808 he fled to the Isle of Man, away from his debtors. He lived at first on Prospect Hill and could see the waters and the many boats out at sea. He could also see the ships and witnessed the storms that wrecked many ships and took so many lives. He made friends with the local fishermen and encouraged them to help ships in distress – he also went out himself many times even though he could not swim. He persevered and campaigned to form the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck which later became the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which has celebrated its 200th Anniversary this year. His legacy to the world has been the saving of thousands of lives. Trevor’s talk was very informative and gave us a verbal picture of an amazing man.
Sir William Hillary (1771 -1847) was the subject of the talk given by Trevor Gibbs on Thursday 6th November. Sir William was born into a Yorkshire Quaker family and had a colourful life. He was 1st Baronet, at one point he raised a private army because of unrest in Europe but this was costly and, because of his lifestyle, he had many debts. He lost the family farm and became estranged from his wife. In 1808 he fled to the Isle of Man, away from his debtors. He lived at first on Prospect Hill and could see the waters and the many boats out at sea. He could also see the ships and witnessed the storms that wrecked many ships and took so many lives. He made friends with the local fishermen and encouraged them to help ships in distress – he also went out himself many times even though he could not swim. He persevered and campaigned to form the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck which later became the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which has celebrated its 200th Anniversary this year. His legacy to the world has been the saving of thousands of lives. Trevor’s talk was very informative and gave us a verbal picture of an amazing man.
December 2025
December 2025
Christmas Lunch Thursday 4th December
Christmas Lunch Thursday 4th December
On Thursday 4th December 2025 the Hawthorn Inn, once again, hosted our Christmas lunch. Thirty-seven members and guests enjoyed a wonderful two course meal. The staff were very helpful and attended to everyone’s needs. The room was filled with the happy sound of conversation as people took the opportunity to find out all the skeet. Once again, a special raffle took place with twenty prizes to be won. This was certainly a good start to the Christmas festivities.
On Thursday 4th December 2025 the Hawthorn Inn, once again, hosted our Christmas lunch. Thirty-seven members and guests enjoyed a wonderful two course meal. The staff were very helpful and attended to everyone’s needs. The room was filled with the happy sound of conversation as people took the opportunity to find out all the skeet. Once again, a special raffle took place with twenty prizes to be won. This was certainly a good start to the Christmas festivities.
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