It is a place where

stroke survivors

can relax and

‘be themselves’



About

How we began

The Northfield Stroke Club club was established in 2008 by our founder member Lesley Pattenson and is managed entirely by volunteers, (operational volunteers to run the weekly clubs and a committee to manage the club and ensure that it is professional and compliant) . The club does not receive any statutory funding but the committee applies for funding for projects and to deliver services to our members.

It is open to anyone who has had a stroke or TIA and their families and carers. We have a varied programme of events and activities throughout the year. All our activities aim to improve the health and wellbeing of stroke survivors care givers and families.

As the Northfield Stroke Club developed it changed it’s name to South Birmingham Stroke Club as our membership grew to include members from across the south areas of Birmingham.

A couple of years ago the Stroke Association asked us to establish a club in east Birmingham as there was a need in the Yardley area. This club is developing slowly to provide a service for those stroke survivors living in the East area of Birmingham.

At our last AGM , the club changed it’s name to South and East Birmingham Stroke Clubs in preparation for charity registration later in 2026.

Our clubs 

The South Birmingham Stroke Club meets every Wednesday morning from 10.00am to 12 noon, at Reaside Community Centre, Ormond Road, B45 0JD.  It is accessible by the no.63 bus.

‘It is a place where stroke survivors can relax and be themselves’.

The East Birmingham Stroke Club meets every Tuesday morning 10.00am to 12noon at St. Giles Church Sheldon, 149 Church Rd, Birmingham B26 3TT   It is accessible by the no.72 bus

There is more information in our latest annual report

View our latest here ANNUAL REPORT April 25 to March 26 FINAL VERSION FOR PRINTING

Activities include:

  • Mental stimulation through social interaction, games, quizzes and activities, and talks on unrelated topics many of which have opportunities for learning and/or reminiscence;
  • Appropriate gentle physical exercise and relaxation; information about ways of accessing help or resources through talks, Q&A and individual support from speakers from a range of statutory and third sector support agencies;
  • Social interaction, development of friendships and sharing of experiences with other members; fun and enjoyment through entertainers including singers, comedians and theatre groups, all of which encourages interaction and participation;
  • General therapeutic activities including members’ Karaoke singing, arts and crafts, theatre workshops, Qi gong, Tai Chi , gardening,  percussion plus specific health related activities including regular blood pressure testing, talks on nutrition, fire and personal safety etc.
  • Trips out to places of interest including the National Memorial Arboretum, ten pin bowling, botanical gardens and pub lunches enables social interaction and the development of friendships and sharing of experiences with other members. Most of all it is about finding companionship and friendship with other people who understand what life is like after a stroke
  • Every year we celebrate special events like VE Day and Christmas with a lunch or buffet and for entertainment professional performers like Helen Pearson and Spoz (former poet laureate)

 

The buildings for both clubs are accessible and there are ample car parks

We charge £3 per week which covers refreshments and entry into our weekly raffle.

Additional charges are made for some external trips, although some are covered or subsidised.

Ring and Ride can be arranged for both clubs we can help you to set up an account with them

or you can register using this link https://forms.ringandride.org/registration

 

 

 

If you would like to join us, it is advisable to get in touch first in case we have an outing planned.

Call or text our chair Donna on 07450 574953 or email her on donna.northfieldstrokeclub@outlook.com

We’re proudly connected to a wider community of people affected by stroke through the Stroke Association’s Stroke Group Network. This means we’re sharing resources, best practice and expertise with stroke support groups, organisations and individuals across the UK. Learning from each other enables us to deliver the very best support to stroke survivors, their families and carers.

Both of our clubs have been funded by Birmingham City Council’s Neighbourhood Network Schemes.(NNS)

NNS Northfield and Edgbaston have funded us to deliver a project called ‘ARTS4STROKE’ SOUTH

NNS Yardley have funded us to deliver a project called ‘ARTS4STROKE’ EAST

Both projects are going well please visit http://www.arts4stroke.org