Where: At home and work in Gloucestershire

When: October 23 to 29, 2017

People across Gloucestershire are being called on to roll up their sleeves, grab a mixing bowl and bake to raise vital funds for stroke survivors.

TV chef Rachel Khoo has joined The Stroke Association to invite everyone to host their own Give a Hand and Bake sale, all with the aim of raising some serious dough for the charity. The money raised will help fund world-leading research that will help to save lives and change the story for stroke survivors.

Rachel said: "The Stroke Association does fantastic work to change the story for stroke survivors.

"So join us this autumn and let's get stuck in with Give a Hand and Bake. This fabulous charity fundraiser is the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen. My comfort crumpets with quick coulis are just the thing to wow friends and work colleagues so that you can raise vital funds for the charity's work."

Andrew Cook, Executive Director of Income Generation at the Stroke Association, said: "Across the UK, more than a million people are rebuilding their lives after stroke.

"By taking part in Give a Hand and Bake, you could help stroke survivors and their families get their lives back on track.

"As a charity dependent upon funds, we'd love people in the South West to have some fun and bake up a storm with friends, family or colleagues this autumn. The money raised will help make sure stroke gets the attention it deserves and fund innovative research into stroke care and treatment."

Give a Hand and Bake Week takes place from October 23 to 29. Visit www.stroke.org  to find out how to take part.