Thanks to Renée Phippen’s first aid training in her job as a virginatlantic flight attendant she immediately realised that her mum was having a stroke and called 999. Renée and Vaishali have shared their story in an emotional video to raise awareness. stroke.org.uk/about-us/press…

The ducks at Blenheim Palace are exceptionally well trained. “Follow me lads, single file!”

“Any colour you want, so long as it’s black…” fascinating to see this 1915 Model T Ford close up at the East Grinstead Town Council classic car show today

It’s tempting, but I’m resisting the urge to photoshop the road sign out of this otherwise gorgeous photo of Sackville College. Full marks to the East Grinstead Town Council gardeners for the wonderful hanging baskets in #EastGrinstead !

Every day 240 people wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Stroke Association is there for every stroke survivor and their loved ones for as long as it takes.

Aurora Borealis over our next door neighbours’ house in #EastGrinstead The horizontal white streak on the right is a Norwegian flight from Gatwick to Stavanger…

#northernlights Aurora Borealis over #EastGrinstead. The horizontal white streak on the right is a Norwegian flight from Gatwick to Stavanger…

2,000 sign a petition to save a 'vital' post-stroke care service in Devon. Three-time stroke survivor Bob is 'devastated' that Stroke Association charity support will cease to exist in December after NHS Devon cancels funding. Full story ITV News West Country ⬇️itv.com/news/westcount…

Countdown to the Christmas lights switch on at the Big Reveal in #EastGrinstead

Sun slowly sinking in the west, seen from the terrace in front of the house at Standen, a National Trust property near #EastGrinstead. A simply serene place to spend an autumnal Friday afternoon with my wife…

Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals from across NI attended the premiere screening of a new documentary last night which highlights the unacceptable part time state of thrombectomy services in NI 💜📷 You can watch the documentary here - stroke.org.uk/northern-irela…

Lovely to hear singers from #EastGrinstead’s ChoirandKo with Karen O'Connor launching this evening’s VE Day celebrations on St George’s Field with a mash-up of Bob Marley’s One Love/People Get Ready. Wartime favourite Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy coming up soon! About East Grinstead

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Here are a few bars of ‘We Sail the Ocean Blue’ from some “sober men and true”. (And ladies). Want to hear more? Then come along to our concert performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at Chequer Mead this Sunday (6 July) at 5pm. Tickets: chequermead.co.uk/book-online/?s…

Wonderful to see Emma Cole, the excellent compere of East Court Live , honouring the success of the Lionesses by recreating Chloe's Euro winning penalty to cheers from the crowd. Here’s an action replay, complete with that famous Chloe Kelly skip!

Author Neil Harman, who is himself a stroke survivor, weaves his own experiences into those of six sporting personalities who have had a stroke. It's a compelling read.

Up early to witness the rare conjuction of #Venus and #Jupiter in the Eastern sky. They appear close together but while Venus, the brightest, is 115 million miles away, Jupiter is 552. Photo taken hanging out of the bedroom window. Time for a cuppa, a crumpet and back to bed.

2 Years ago I suffered a haemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure I’m one of the lucky ones I survived. Grateful to still be here and able to play games gamification of recovery will be key moving forward Stroke Association ✅Check your blood pressure! #StrokeSurvivor

It's deeply wrong to take pleasure at #ScottMills dismissal. It can impact the whole family. We were horrified when my brother was sacked for stealing from his job with the council's roadworks dept. But to be honest, when we looked in his bedroom the signs were all there.