Press release - 13 November 2017 09:18

Local celebrities line up for Stroke Association Christmas carol service

The Stroke Association’s annual Christmas carol service will this year take place on Friday 1 December at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street.

The charity’s star-studded evening, will include festive readings by TV favourite Chris Tarrant, gold medal Paralympian Megan Giglia, and Call The Midwife star Victoria Yeates.

Chris Tarrant said: “I know first-hand how devastating stroke can be and I am delighted to be joining The Stroke Association for their annual Christmas Carol Service. The Stroke Association does such an amazing and invaluable job of supporting and campaigning on behalf of stroke survivors and their families. I hope we raise the roof and also raise funds and awareness for stroke.”

Gabi Field, Head of Community and Events Fundraising for the Stroke Association, said: “Our carol service is always a great opportunity for friends and family to enjoy the Christmas spirit and support a brilliant cause. The funds raised will make a huge difference to the lives of people living with stroke, and we’re all looking forward to special performances from Chris Tarrant, Megan Giglia and Victoria Yeates.

“Around one in three stroke survivors have difficulty speaking and understanding, leaving them feeling lost for words. Events like these are so important: the funds raised will help us be there for even more stroke survivors, helping them rebuild their lives.”

Doors will open at 7:00pm. Ticket prices are £20 and £12 for concessions. For more information, please visit www.stroke.org.uk/CarolService or call 020 7940 1347

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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.

Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

Contacts

Angela Macleod

Press contact Communications Officer Scotland press and Stroke Association research communications angela.macleod@stroke.org.uk 0131 555 7244

Laura Thomas

Press contact Communications Officer Wales Laura.Thomas@stroke.org.uk 07776508594

Ken Scott

Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands ken.scott@stroke.org.uk 0115 778 8429

Daisy Dighton

Press contact Press Officer London and East of England daisy.dighton@stroke.org.uk 02079401358

Martin Oxley

Press contact Press Officer South of England martin.oxley@stroke.org.uk 07776 508 646

Vicki Hall

Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services vicki.hall@stroke.org.uk 0161 742 7478

Scott Weddell

Press contact PR Manager Stroke policy, research and Northern Ireland scott.weddell@stroke.org.uk 02075661528

Katie Padfield

Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising katie.padfield@stroke.org.uk

Out of hours contact

Press contact Media queries press@stroke.org.uk 07799 436008

Kate Asselman

Press contact Artist Liaison Lead kate.asselman@stroke.org.uk 07540 518022

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The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.