Stroke clubs and support groups in Gloucestershire and Somerset

Find out about groups in Gloucestershire and Somerset that are affiliated to The Stroke Association, and the locations of others that are not.

More information can be obtained by contacting our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 email info@stroke.org.uk

Bath Stroke Support Group
 This group meets in two venues:

  • Bath group meets Wednesdays at the Sulis Club, Claverton Down Road
  • Paulton group meets Thursdays in the Turner Room at Paulton Hospital.


Bridgwater Speech After Stroke Club - The Heather Club
 Meets on Fridays from 10:30am-2:30pm at the YMCA, Frian Avenue. Members take part in communication and physical exercises, and social activities. We enjoy artwork and an exhibition of members' paintings was held in Bridgwater Library. We also enjoy several outings each year and have a skittle match with the Yeovil Club.

Bristol - Brushstrokes Stroke Club
 Meets on Thursdays from 10am-12pm at the Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead.
This art group uses painting to help the recovery and rehabilitation of people who have had a stroke.

Burnham and Highbridge Stroke Club
Meets on Tuesdays from 10am-2:30pm at Morland's Hall, Morland Road.
We enjoy playing games and socialising, as well as going on several trips out in the summer.
In 2003 the club received the Queen's Jubilee Award after being nominated by one member's carer. We were invited to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace as a result.

Chard and Crewkerne After Stroke Group
Meets at Chard Rugby Club every Tuesday from 10:30am-2:30pm providing a light lunch for members and helpers. This group concentrates on improving the communication skills of its members.  

Cirencester Stroke Club
Meets on Mondays from 9:30am-12pm at the Community Room at Beech Grove Court.
This friendly and social group enjoys remedial exercises, craftwork and games. Several trips are also organised and, where possible, the main carer is also invited.

Gloucester Stroke Club
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11am-1pm at Broom House, Baneberry Road, Robinswood.
We try to arrange a speaker for each meeting, and also have quizzes and bingo. Trips out are organised between meetings.

Lydney - Forest of Dean Stroke Club
Meets fortnightly on Mondays at the Springwater Centre in Lydney.

Stow on the Wold and District Stroke Club
Meets every other Monday from 2:30-4:30pm at the Market Place, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Club meetings include good discussions as a result of our regular news quiz.

Stroud Stroke Club
Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 2-4pm at Beeches Green Heath Centre.

Taunton - Clovermarle Stroke Club
Meets on Tuesdays from 10am-3pm in the Albemarle Assembly Rooms.
We enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, and a speech therapist recently joined us.  

Thornbury and District Stroke Club
 Meets on alternate Thursdays in the Jubilee Hall, Alveston. We are a sociable group and celebrated our 26th birthday in July. We have weekly swimming sessions and a small art group. From September to April we also have an indoor Bowls group.

Wellington Stroke Club
 Meets on Mondays from 10am-2:30pm at the Courtfield Community Centre.
We have a cooking and carpentry section plus our own specially adapted Minibus. 

West Somerset Stroke Club - Minehead
 Meets on Wednesdays from 9am-2pm in St John's Hall, North Road.
The club recently bought a clavinova so that members could continue to enjoy their music. Our craftwork is also popular, painting or making our own birthday cards. We go on a number of outings during the year too. 

Western Active Stroke Club - Weston-Super-Mare
 Meets on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm at St Savior's Church Hall, Locking Road.
We have an activities co-ordinator and enjoy listening to visiting speakers. A number of outings are also organised.

Wincanton Stroke Club
 Meets every Wesdnesday from 10:30am-3:30pm at the Wincanton Red Cross Centre.
Meetings include a two course meal prepared by helpers. The group enjoy quizzes, games and regular exercise sessions.

Yeovil Stroke Club
 Meets on Fridays from 10am-2pm at St Peter's Church Hall.
We start meetings with light physical exercise before the programmed event for the week. Members can enjoy a two course lunch, which is prepared and served by our voluntary helpers. Several outings are also arranged during the year.  

Non-affiliated clubs

There is also a non-affiliated group in Wells.