Our branch had an awareness stand at Frimley Hospital to mark World Parkinson’s Day on 11th April. The stand was organised by one of our Parkinson’s Nurses Evphi Kalkantera who is pictured right alongside Will Hague and Wendy Richardson. It was a very useful event and we had a number of very interesting conversations throughout the day.
Bracknell Parkinson’s group enjoyed a lively and upbeat start to their annual Christmas party this year when they were entertained by members of Camberley u3a ukulele group.
The talented and enthusiastic ukulele players performed a number of Christmas classics, including ‘White Christmas’ ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ and ‘Jingle Bells’, as well as modern hits, such as the lively ‘Feliz Navidad’, Shakin’ Stevens’ ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’, Wizzard’s’ ‘I wish it could be Christmas Everyday’, and Slade’s ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’. Their joyful performance put everyone in the mood for the Christmas festivities.
This musical interlude was followed by a delicious buffet, prepared by members of the Bracknell Parkinson’s group. The event concluded with a raffle and a Christmas message from the Branch Chair.
Thanks go to Wendy for arranging the catering and the raffle and to the Camberley u3a ukulele group for the entertainment.
Bracknell Parkinson’s group recently enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch at The Oakingham Belle, Wokingham.
This was a new venue for the annual Christmas lunch which was attended by over forty members and their carers. Thanks must go to Wendy for all the arranging, and to the lovely team at The Oakingham Belle who made the meal so enjoyable with their efficient and professional service.
Despite some very heavy rain showers we had a successful collection at Longacres in Bagshot on Saturday 3rd September. We raised £379, and our new card reader was extremely useful.
Our thanks to everyone who generously donated money to us and also thanks to the branch members who were involved during the day.
Members of Bracknell & District Parkinsons Branch recently enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea which was kindly hosted by Wendy Richardson in her garden. Altogether 26 members attended and had a great time sampling the excellent tea, sandwiches and cakes whilst also enjoying each other’s’ company. A special thank you must go to Wendy and her helpers for making the event such a delightful occasion.
