Members of Holsworthy’s stroke club were recently entertained by Simon Dell, a volunteer at Lundy Island, who has also written books about it.

He took the members on a virtual tour of the island, and afterwards they were treated to tea and cakes supplied by Waitrose. Waitrose representative, Marilyn, told the group that her managers were interested in helping the Stroke Club gain more recognition in the area.

A spokesperson from the group said: “We have been very privileged to have been accepted to benefit from Waitrose’s green token scheme and received a cheque for £786.”

The money will go towards trips out for the members and to let people know where they are and what they do.

Holsworthy and District Stroke Club is a friendly support group for people who have suffered a stroke or TIA and their partners, they meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Holsworthy hospital.

During the last year they have had speakers on the history of Holsworthy, the Fair Arm of the Law (police women over the years), a talk on reindeer and also had a visit to meet reindeer.

They have been taken around Scotland on a kayak by the means of a visual slide show, visited various garden centres for lunch, (always making sure all venues are suitable for wheel chairs and people with walking aids).

During the Christmas period They had lunch at a pub in November and a Christmas Party in December, with games and Christmas food. In February they were entertained by Simon Dell, who took the members on a virtual tour of Lundy Island, after which members were treated to tea and cakes supplied by Waitrose.

The spokesperson said: “We have been very privileged to have been accepted to benefit from Waitrose’s green token scheme and received a cheque for £786.”

The money will go towards trips out for the members and to let people know where they are and what they do.

Anyone wishing to know more about the club, contact Chris Powell on 01409 281620 or email [email protected]