Phoenix Strok Club

A stroke can have a devastating impact on not only the person who has suffered it but also on their partner. The Phoenix Stroke Club is launching an unique service called ‘New Beginnings’ to help couples live better together following a stroke. At the course couples are given a topic to discuss or an activity … Read more

Iain Campbell is running three marathons to raise money for Phoenix Stroke Club, where he has volunteered for the last 10 years. Iain is running the three marathons in the space of just seven weeks. He will start with the Brighton Marathon on 9 April followed by the Virgin Money London Marathon on 23 April … Read more

Jill Wakeman, a member of the Phoenix Stroke Club, has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association in recognition of her courage and determination. Mother of three, Jill Wakeman had a life-changing stroke in July 2013 which left her unable to talk or move the right side of her body. … Read more

We are fortunate to receive a very generous donation from the Dragon Clay Club.   We are grateful to Sue Shore who hosted the recent charity event at her farm in Colgate. Here is a photo of our Trustee, Don Burstow, collecting the cheque.

The Monday to Wednesday group members enjoyed a trip to Tilgate Park in August.  We were shown a range of animals and creatures including a massive stick insect, an owl, a cockroach and a snake.  We enjoyed a delicious lunch in a barn before wandering around the animal enclosures.  We were also lucky to have … Read more

Jill Wakeman, a member of Phoenix Stroke Club, successfully completed this year’s London Marathon on 24 April and is raising money for the stroke club. Jill suffered a stroke in July 2013 leaving her with no movement in the right-hand side of her body and incapable of saying anything other than ‘no’.  On leaving hospital … Read more

We have been fortunate to receive a huge and generous donation of £800 from the Dog and Bacon Golf Society.  The Treasurer, Steve Pennington kindly came to the Club to present the cheque.  A big ‘thank you’ from all the members, staff and volunteers.

A big thank you to Horsham Rotary Club for donating the money for our lovely new Freezer! Photo by Becoming Green