STROKE survivors in Crewe have been teeing off to aid their recovery in a series of golf courses to mark Stroke Awareness Month.

At the weekly sessions, held at Malkins Bank Golf Course in Sandbach, nine stroke survivors have access to an hour’s coaching session on the driving range.

The first of two Get into golf five-week courses is running (until Wednesday, May 18) during the Stroke Association’s national awareness month “Make May Purple”.

However, these sessions have been so popular that a second course for local stroke survivors will now run in June.

The Get into golf programme has been specifically tailored to stroke survivors and participants are asked to contribute £10 to the five-week course.

Sean Hammill, county officer for the Cheshire Golf Development Group, has praised the Sandbach club for their support of the project.

“The response has been fantastic and we look forward to seeing those taking part continuing to make progress in their recovery and enjoying the long-term health benefits golf can bring,” he said.

“Malkins Banks offers all the right facilities for newcomers to the sport and the club was keen to support this initiative.”

For further information about the Get into golf programme, please contact Hilary Belshaw, Information, Advice and Support Coordinator at the Stroke Association in South Cheshire on 01270 589 168 or email hilary.belshaw@stroke.org.uk