A SEA of purple is set to fill Arrow Valley Country Park this weekend when the Stroke Association holds its Resolution Run.

The route, which takes in the 900 acres park's surroundings, boasts the Forge Mill Needle Museum, a protected ancient monument of medieval Bordesley Abbey, Abbey Stadium to the north and Washford Mill to the south.

People of all ages and abilities can still sign up for a 5km, 10km or 15km course at the run on Sunday.

One of those taking part is Chris O’Brien, 32 - less than six months after a life-changing stroke.

Chris, from Alcester, was at home in October 2017 when he lost his sight briefly and felt a sharp pain in his head, before vomiting and feeling disorientated.

The father of one said: “There were no classic stroke symptoms, so I didn’t think too much of it and didn’t do anything to begin with.

"Three days later, I was still feeling unwell so I went to my GP who suspected I might have had a stroke. I was sent to Warwick Hospital where I had a CT scan, which confirmed my worst fears.”

Chris’s stroke has affected his sight and speech, and also left him with memory problems as well as severe fatigue.

However, Chris has since returned to his role as a funeral director and has vowed to take on the Stroke Association’s 5km Resolution Run at Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch, on February 25.

He’ll be joined by his 15-year-old son Lennon, who will take part in the 15km run.

Entry fee is £16.

All runners receive a technical running t-shirt and medal.

For more information about entering or volunteering, visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/resolution, email resolution@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 330 0740.