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

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford
Save the date!
Our carol service will take place on Thursday, 3rd December, 2026 at Holy Trinity, Long Melford
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

20th April – 10th May 2027
Success After Stroke (SAS) Brushstrokes is delighted to announce a special mini exhibition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Gainsborough, one of Britain’s greatest artists.
The exhibition will be held from 20th April until 10th May next year 2027 at the front of the beautiful Gainsborough’s House Museum in Sudbury, Suffolk, the birthplace of the renowned painter.
The exhibition will showcase a wonderful collection of drawings and paintings created by members of the SAS Brushstrokes art group. Every week, our stroke survivors come together to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of art in classes led by Marnie and her dedicated team of volunteers. Their encouragement, patience and enthusiasm have helped members grow in confidence while discovering and developing their artistic talents.
Visitors will be amazed by the creativity, determination and skill on display. Each artwork tells its own story and reflects the remarkable achievements of artists who have overcome the challenges of stroke through friendship, perseverance and the joy of painting.
The exhibition is free to enter, and everyone is warmly invited to come along, enjoy the artwork and celebrate both the legacy of Thomas Gainsborough and the inspiring achievements of our SAS Brushstrokes artists.
There will be lots to see, and we are incredibly proud of the fantastic work our class has produced. We hope you will join us in supporting these talented artists and celebrating the power of creativity, recovery and community.
Venue: Front of Gainsborough’s House Museum, Sudbury, Suffolk
Admission: Free