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Created: 05 January 2024

A PIONEERING club that was launched in Erewash 40 years ago is to get a visit from the borough’s mayor – as the social hub marks an amazing four decades of providing invaluable help and support to survivors of strokes.

The independent Parklands Stroke Support Group has become a haven for people of all ages determined to rebuild their lives. It hosts events such as games, bingo, quizzes, sports and exercise.

Over the years it has welcomed a string of guest speakers as part of its mission to offer practical advice. The group also organises meals and trips.

Erewash Mayor Councillor Frank Phillips will help celebrate its 40^th birthday by paying a visit on Friday 5 January with his wife Pamela – a fellow councillor who is the Mayor’s Consort.

The couple will head to Petersham Hall in Long Eaton’s Grasmere Road, which is where the club meets. The Mayor said:

"It is an honour to salute the Parklands Stroke Support Group, which has proved to be a terrific boon for so many people.

“It is somewhere for survivors to get crucial information as they seek to get on with their lives. People who have suffered strokes are always welcome for a cup of tea, a biscuit and a chat – plus there is support for carers and relatives.”

The group, which is keen for new volunteers to help with its work, confirmed: “We are always happy for new members to join us.”

For more information contact the group’s leader Anne Bartle on 07582 689772.

The Mayor will also be paying a civic visit on Thursday 11 January to an Ilkeston firm that is a world leader in hi-tech fabrics.

Baltex, based on Burr Lane, supplies a wide range of industries including healthcare and the military. Products range from medical scrubs and protective gear to Kevlar and even bomb blast netting for curtains.