Carmarthenshire stroke groups in sporting challenge
Competing for a sporting cup was the latest challenge for members of stroke support groups from across Carmarthenshire.
The three local Stroke Association communication support groups - based in Carmarthen, Llanelli and Llandysul - joined together to compete for the Communication Cup.
The event was organised by the Stroke Association and Carmarthenshire Council’s sports development team.
Now an annual event for local people who have survived a stroke, the participants paired up for a boccia tournament at Parc Y Scarlets.
After some friendly competition, the Carmarthen pair of Carl Coates and Thomas Griffiths emerged victorious, beating Llandysul pair Hilary Roberts and Vony Jones.
The Stroke Association’s Christine Wheeler-Jones said:
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event. It can be very competitive but taking part in sport and activities like this can really help with aspects like movement.
“Many of those who take part make a huge effort to be able to play but get so much out of it in terms of development and socialising.”
County executive board member for leisure services Cllr Clive Scourfield said:
“It is tremendously heartening to see the effort being made by stroke victims to help get their lives back on track and the fact that they are not forgotten. It is encouraging also to see them have the opportunity to socialise in this way and display a competitive ability that stands them in good stead to combat and overcome their health issues.”
For the groups to take part in regular games, they were given a Sport Wales community chest grant of £350 to ship the specialist boccia set over from Germany.
Sport Wales Senior Regional Officer for Carmarthenshire, Carwyn Young commented:
“This is a classic example of how sport can impact positively on health and well-being. Community chest can make activities accessible to clubs and groups in our community regardless of age or abilities. It’s pleasing that the funding is being put to such good use.”
The three local Stroke Association communication support groups - based in Carmarthen, Llanelli and Llandysul - joined together to compete for the Communication Cup.
The event was organised by the Stroke Association and Carmarthenshire Council’s sports development team.
Now an annual event for local people who have survived a stroke, the participants paired up for a boccia tournament at Parc Y Scarlets.
After some friendly competition, the Carmarthen pair of Carl Coates and Thomas Griffiths emerged victorious, beating Llandysul pair Hilary Roberts and Vony Jones.
The Stroke Association’s Christine Wheeler-Jones said:
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event. It can be very competitive but taking part in sport and activities like this can really help with aspects like movement.
“Many of those who take part make a huge effort to be able to play but get so much out of it in terms of development and socialising.”
County executive board member for leisure services Cllr Clive Scourfield said:
“It is tremendously heartening to see the effort being made by stroke victims to help get their lives back on track and the fact that they are not forgotten. It is encouraging also to see them have the opportunity to socialise in this way and display a competitive ability that stands them in good stead to combat and overcome their health issues.”
For the groups to take part in regular games, they were given a Sport Wales community chest grant of £350 to ship the specialist boccia set over from Germany.
Sport Wales Senior Regional Officer for Carmarthenshire, Carwyn Young commented:
“This is a classic example of how sport can impact positively on health and well-being. Community chest can make activities accessible to clubs and groups in our community regardless of age or abilities. It’s pleasing that the funding is being put to such good use.”
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