Category Archives: Branch news

October 2024 newsletter

Here is a link to the October 2024 newsletter. It has several long links in it which should take you to the relavent information. Specifically there are some ideas about exercise! It includes a quote from Chris Whitty, Chief Medical … Continue reading

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February 2024 Newsletter

Click here to view our Feb 2024 newsletter It has several links on it and I hope you find it easier to follow those here, rather than from your paper copy.

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Christmas lunch

We had a great turnout for our Christmas lunch at the Tweseldown pub in Church Crookham. This is the first time we have celebrated with a lunch rather than an evening meal and we all enjoyed it. Staff were excellent … Continue reading

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Paul Mayhew Archer : The Incurable Optimist

On June 9th , we were honoured to host Paul Mayhew Archer who presented his “Incurable Optimist” show. Paul is a comedy writer best known as the co-writer of The Vicar of Dibley. Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 … Continue reading

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Cream Tea for World Parkinson’s Day

To mark World Parkinson’s Day in April, we held a Cream Tea at the Key Centre in Elvetham Heath. The idea of having a cream tea came from the Oxford branch. Not sure why it was chosen but it was … Continue reading

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Camberley collection result

A message from Alan McMichael Thank you all for your support at yesterday’s collection in Camberley.   It was good to get out and once again show our colours for Parkinson’s.   I thought it was a little quieter than in past … Continue reading

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Parkinson’s cafes

There are two Parkinson’s cafes locally. The branch runs one at Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot GU11 2PT on the fourth Friday of each month 10:30 – 11:30 Join us for an informal cuppa and chat. Ask for Annie There is … Continue reading

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Tea Tent for Farnham Farmers’ Market

Many thanks to everyone who contributed goodies to our tea tent at the Farnham Farmers’ Market. As you can see, we had quite a spread! Not quite as many customers as in previous years. Even so, we did a steady … Continue reading

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Afternoon tea at North Hants Golf Club

Our Afternoon Tea at North Hants Golf Club in August was a great success! 70 people came, and enjoyed a lovely setting with a delicious tea : sandwiches, scones and cream, then cakes with as much tea as you could … Continue reading

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Ukelele concert

What is the best compliment a group can get at the end of a concert? A member of the audience coming up and asking if they can perform at another event! This is what happened when Kevin Manley brought a … Continue reading

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