Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed a successful day’s fundraising and raising awareness of the Branch and its activities.

The splendid sum of £300 was raised at the Windlesham Village Fete by holding a bric-a-brac stall which included craft items made by people with Parkinson’s or their carers, ranging from pottery, cards, knitted items, cushions and some jewellery.  Generous donations were also given and so a final total of £300 was achieved.

In addition to the fundraising, the event raised awareness of the Bracknell & District Branch and the services it provides.

Special thanks must go to Wendy for all the preparation, setting up, and packing away that she did and also to the other members, including her grandson, who kindly volunteered their services on the day!

Photo caption: the Branch’s stall with Wendy, right, Cindy, left, and grandson Daniel

The Branch had some great fundraising news recently when it received two wonderful grants of £5,000 each. The first was a £5,000 grant from Berkshire Community Foundation and the second was a donation of £5,000 from local company FDD International Ltd.

Nathan Love, Branch Chair, commented, “We are extremely grateful to the Berkshire Community Foundation and FDD for these grants which will help us to continue to provide a range of services for our members. Research by Parkinson’s UK shows that the two best ways of treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s are through exercise and medication and so the continuing provision of these activities and services will be of great benefit to our members.”