Carols by Candlelight December 2026
Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford
Save the date!
Our carol service will take place on Thursday, 3rd December, 2026 at Holy Trinity, Long Melford
BrushStroke Festival of Art
SAS Brushstrokes Exhibition is back!
Saturday 14th March – Saturday 21st March, Sudbury
We are delighted to announce the return of the much-loved SAS Brushstrokes Exhibition, showcasing a wonderful collection of new work by SAS members alongside talented local artists.
Venue: The Arts Centre, St Peter’s Church, Sudbury
Opening hours: TBC
The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday 14th March and throughout the following week until Saturday March 21st (closed on Wednesday 18th March until 15.00).
Special Event:
Ticketed private talk including lunch by Frances Christie from the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow – a very special highlight on Wednesday 18th March. Contact [email protected] for more details if you might like to attend.
All paintings and ceramics will be for sale, raising funds for SAS, so do come along to support the artists and enjoy a vibrant celebration of creativity.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Carols by Candlelight
What people said…..
Wow what a wonderful evening. Beautiful singing, great variety of choir, ensembles, readings and great input from members of SAS , volunteers, staff etc. So lovely to have such great singing in that lovely church! The church looked beautiful with the greenery and candles. All together a lovely evening to get in the Christmas spirit with an amazing full church.
Member
Congratulations on a wonderful carol service yesterday. The church looked beautiful with the candles and greenery and the choir and readers were wonderful
Member
Spring Term 2026
Spring Term 2026
Starts Tuesday 6th January
Wednesday 7 January
Art starts
Friday 16 January
Carers Meeting 9.30 am—12.00 noon. All welcome
Nails
Tuesday 27 January
Music with Patricia Mason 11.00am—12.00 noon
We would love it for all members to try and attend.
Tuesday 10 February
Moving & Handling/Safeguarding/SALT:
All Vols to attend
Lunch 12.00 –12.45 pm Training 12.45—4.30 pm
Tuesday 17 February
Carers Meeting 9.30 am—12.00 noon. All welcome
Nails
Pancake Day!
Wednesday 18 February
No Art – Blood Donors day
Friday 20 February
Friday Members Committee 9.30 am
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday Members Committee 9.30am
Friday 27 February
Nails
Tuesday 3 March
Housekeeping 12.15pm
Wednesday 11 March
No Art — Brushstrokes setting up
Brushstrokes Opening Night: Sudbury Arts Centre (St. Peter’s Church)
Tuesday 17 March
Brushstrokes Members Morning 9.30– 12.00 noon Sudbury Arts Centre (St. Peter’s Church)
No session at Stevenson Centre
Friday 20 March
Carers Meeting 9.30 am—12.00 noon. All welcome
Nails
Sunday 22 March
Brushstrokes ends
Tuesday 24 March
Trustees Meeting 12.15pm
Friday 27 March
Beauty & the Beast: tbc
Friday 28 November
End of Term
Diary Dates
Tuesday 14 April
Summer Term Starts
Wednesday 15 April
Art Starts
Tuesday 19 May
AGM
Tuesday 14 July
Sailing Day at Woolverstone
Friday 24 July
End of Term
Weekly Schedule
- Regular activities at The Stevenson Centre EVERY Tuesday & Friday commencing at 9.30 am – 12 noon from Tuesday 6 January - Friday 27 March 2026 unless otherwise stated. Please be aware these activities can be subject to change.
- PHYSIOTHERAPY: Every Tuesday & Friday mornings at 9.30 am - 12.00 noon with Jeanette or Nick for individual help. Boot Camp (Chair exercises) 9.30 am—10.15 am on Tuesday and Friday.
- SALT: Every Tuesday at 11.00 am for conversation group & Friday at 9.30 am for conversation group and 11.00 am for Discussion Group with Chris and Clare.
- WELLBEING THERAPY: Pam Lawrence will be with us on Tuesdays and Friday (by appointment only) from 6th January to 3rd March and will offer meditation group 10.15—10.30 am before coffee. Pam will be on extended holiday after 3 March until the beginning of summer term.
- CARERS MEETINGS: Carers meetings organised with Fran and Lynne—see calendar dates above.
- ART GROUP: Every Wednesday at The Stevenson Centre with Marnie, Bridget and others. New members always welcome.
- GUITAR MAN – Richard: Every Friday from 11.00 am – 12.00 noon for singing group.
- BRAIN TRAINING & COGNITIVE THERAPY: Games & quizzes on Tuesday at 11.00 am - 12.00 noon.
- NAILS: Please book your slot with a volunteer on the day that either Sam or Sally come in. Voluntary contributions are very welcome.
Operetta performed by Keith Lewis
SAS Event 2025 – Operetta performed by Keith Lewis
14th September Priory Hall, Hadleigh
A Concert and picnic tea took place on 14th September at Priory Hall, Hadleigh. The marvellous tenor, Keith Lewis, sang magnificently with Andrew Leach on the piano. The narrator was Rebecca Goss . They told the story of the relationship between Clara Schumann, Robert Schuman and Johannes Brahams. Sadly Clara Schuman died of a stroke. The afternoon was a sell out and a huge success. £6,000 was raised for SAS.
SAS 25th Anniversary
SAS 25th Anniversary
This year marks a very special milestone for us — our 25th anniversary! We had an incredible celebration on Tuesday, the 24th, at Nedging Barn, graciously hosted by James Buckle.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event unforgettable. Here’s to many more years of success together!
Members Leaflet
Members Leaflet
An active and motivated self-help support charity where the members are helped in their efforts towards rehabilitation, independence and confidence building.
The charity was founded in 2000 and has 60 members at any one time. The charity is run by trustees, therapists and volunteers with two part-time staff.
The year is split into three terms. We have a member’s committee which gives the members an opportunity to share ideas and have a say in what the charity provides.
A carer’s support group meets regularly at the Stevenson Centre.
There are also outings organised each term to include sailing, and trips to pubs, theatres, gardens and other places of interest.