​Stroke Association’s Charity Concert brings festive cheer to Nottingham

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​Stroke Association’s Charity Concert brings festive cheer to Nottingham

The Stroke Association is encouraging the people of Nottingham to get in the festive spirit at a fundraising concert in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Tuesday 05 December.

Lady Bay Primary School Choir and West Bridgford Social Singers will perform a wide range of songs at the celebratory concert, held at West Bridgford Baptist Church at 7pm (doors open at 6.45pm).

Joanne Burr, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “We’d love Nottingham residents to join us as we kick off the festive season with an evening of magical music, while helping to raise vital funds for people affected by stroke.

“It’s set to be a fun evening for the whole family to enjoy. The funds raised will go a long way in helping people in the East Midlands who are living with the effects of stroke, as well as their families and carers.”

Tickets cost £5 per person with refreshments available on the night.For further information or to buy tickets, call Joanne at the Stroke Association on 0115 871 2471 or email joanne.burr@stroke.org.uk. Tickets can also be purchased via www.stroke.org.uk. 

Topics

  • 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

    Vicki Hall

    Vicki Hall

    Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0161 742 7478

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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.

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