Stroke News' is a free quarterly magazine aimed at those who have had a stroke and the people who care for them. Though the one last year put paid to his role as Heartbeat's loveable rogue Claude Greengrass, retirement is out of the question. The Stroke Association has given almost one million pounds to help fund eight new projects in the latest round of research grants.
Gardening is one of Britain's favourite pastimes, and having a stroke is no bar to digging away.
In fact, gardening can help with recovery, as it provides stimulation, exercise and raises confidence and self-esteem.