Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed another fun activity as part of their Christmas festivities when they held their annual Christmas party. The event was very popular with over 40 members and their partners attending the festive gathering.

Bimbi, from Berkshire Music Trust, and who runs the Branch’s fortnightly Singing Café sessions, provided the musical entertainment with some carol singing with festive favourites, such as ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’, ‘Mistletoe and Wine’ and, of course, ‘Jingle Bells’.

The evening concluded with a raffle comprising ten great prizes and which raised an impressive £225 for the Branch. Thanks must go to Wendy for arranging all the raffle prizes and for presenting them so attractively.

Light refreshments and mince pies were also served during the evening.  Thanks must again go to Wendy for organising the food and also to her team of helpers who assisted on the night.

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A delicious buffet prepared by Wendy

Members enjoy a festive singalong

A tempting array of raffle prizes

Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed a delicious festive Christmas lunch at The Oakingham Belle, Wokingham.

The annual Christmas lunch was attended by over forty members, carers and several service providers.  A very big thanks must go to Wendy for making all of the arrangements, and to the efficient and professional team at The Oakingham Belle who made the meal so enjoyable.

Members of Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed visiting the bustling Winchester Christmas Market, which is situated in the historic grounds of Winchester Cathedral.  Inspired by the German Christmas Markets, the pretty wooden chalets offered a variety of high-quality shopping opportunities.

Members were also able to spend further time at leisure in the historic city and enjoy other attractions or start some Christmas shopping in its wide range of boutique shops and independent stores.

Thanks must go to Keith and Kathy for organising the trip, and to Mel for funding the coach through her zipwire challenge last year.

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The Winchester Christmas Market set in the stunning location of Winchester Cathedral.

Dear Member,

I hope all is well.

I thought I would share with you that we have been recruiting for a permanent replacement for our Treasurer.

From the New Year, we will have a new Treasurer, Emily Bryant, and I am sure you would all like to welcome her onto the Committee in such an important role.

By way of introduction, Emily would like to send the following message to you all;

‘Hi Everyone! I’m Emily and I’m excited for this opportunity to work with yourselves as a volunteer Treasurer. I’m currently studying for my accounting qualifications and am looking forward to learning a lot and working towards such a good cause.’

I will endeavour to keep you all posted and, in the meantime, I send you all my best wishes.

Best regards
Nathan
Chair
Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch

Members of Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea which was kindly hosted by Wendy.  The weather was gloriously sunny and around 25 members had a wonderful time, sitting outside in Wendy’s lovely garden and enjoying the excellent tea, sandwiches and cakes, and of course each other’s company.

Special thanks must go to Wendy and her helpers for making the event such a success.

On the hottest day of the year, on Monday, 12th August, instead of their usual monthly Branch meeting, over 20 members of the local Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch gathered at South Hill Park for an informal and light Afternoon Tea.  Relaxing in the shade, they were able to catch up with friends and enjoy their own light refreshments as well as the occasional, very welcome ice-cream and tea and coffee from the excellent South Hill Park cafe.

An enjoyable time was had by all with some new members also attending and getting to know their fellow Branch members.

Photo caption:  Enjoying the shade at South Hill Park