A GAZETTE appeal for an Ilkley Stroke Club saviour has brought both good news and bad news.

In last week's issue we reported on the threat to the county's very first stroke club, established in 1979.

Current club organiser Barbara Walker-Sharp is planning to call it a day at the end of this year but she is determined her departure should not mean the end of the club.

Mrs Walker-Sharp is delighted with the messages of support she has received since the story appeared last week. The bad news is that no-one has yet stepped forward to volunteer to replace her.

"I am very grateful to the Gazette for the wonderful article. I just hope someone out there now comes forward," she said.

Anyone wanting to help save this organisation should contact Mrs Walker-Sharp on 01943 607333.

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