Thank You Beccy!

Thank You Beccy!

by | Sep 4, 2026 | Front Page News, Information, News

After 15 years’ service, Beccy Oliver held her final Physiotherapy sessions for members at Forest Park this week.
 
 
During the sessions, Beccy gave a short speech in which she expressed how much she had enjoyed providing the sessions during her tenure. She also thanked the Branch for arranging the sessions as well as all those who had attended over the years and made the experience such fun.
 
Thank you to those of you who contributed to the funds to purchase some thank you gifts for Beccy.
 
As a result of your efforts, Sarah was able to acquire a number of gifts which she presented to Beccy following her speech.
 
 
The gifts were;
 
  • Antler soft sided suitcase for all her travels
  • A National Garden gift voucher
  • 2 pairs of earrings
  • A photo frame with a picture of all her family
 
So a fond farewell to Beccy and thanks to Sarah for arranging the presentation.
 
 
The attached photos show Beccy making her farewell speech and a group photo of those present.
A Perfect Day Out With The Watercress Line

A Perfect Day Out With The Watercress Line

by | Jul 29, 2026 | Front Page News, News

Forty-four members of Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed a relaxing afternoon’s excursion on the Mid-Hants Steam Railway – The Watercress Line.

The heritage diesel train departed from Alresford station, calling at Ropley, Medstead and Four Marks, before briefly stopping at Alton, and then returning to Alresford. The passengers would usually make the journey by steam train but diesel had to be used owing to the fire risk posed by steam in this extremely hot and dry weather.

While on board, the members enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea which included a selection of sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, cakes, scones, jam and cream, as well as a plentiful supply of tea and coffee.

Everyone enjoyed the delightful ride through the heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside, and thanks must go to Keith for organising the trip, to Mel for generously funding the afternoon tea and to the volunteers at The Watercress Line for making the event such a success.

Hole in One for Bracknell Parkinson’s Branch!

Hole in One for Bracknell Parkinson’s Branch!

by | Feb 8, 2026 | Front Page News, fundraising, News

Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch’s fundraising for 2026 got off to a great start recently when it received the sum of £4,230 from Sarla Read of Sonning Golf Club.

Sarla was the Lady Captain at Sonning Golf Club in 2025 and chose the Bracknell Parkinson’s Branch as her charity of the year and raised this magnificent sum from a number of activities including various raffles and a race night.

Will Hague, Secretary of Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch, said, “On behalf of the Branch, I would like to thank Sarla for this magnificent sum and for all her efforts last year in arranging the fundraising events which helped to achieve this. The monies will be used to help subsidise activities for our members which help to alleviate their condition of Parkinson’s.”

Sarla said, “I was delighted to support such a good cause.”

Photo Caption: Will presenting Sarla with a commemorative certificate to mark her donation.

Parkinson’s Branch fundraising success at Bracknell Waitrose

Parkinson’s Branch fundraising success at Bracknell Waitrose

by | Sep 13, 2025 | Front Page News, fundraising, News

The Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently had a very successful collection at Waitrose, Bracknell. We raised the magnificent  sum of £454 as well as raising much awareness of the work of our Branch and Parkinson’s UK.

Fundraising activities such as this enable us to subsidise the services we provide for our members and also to support the aims of Parkinson’s UK.

We would like to thank Waitrose, Bracknell, and in particular, Lucinda Saywell, Community Matters Activator, for making us so welcome on the day and for allowing us to fundraise in their busy store.  Our thanks must also go to everyone who generously donated money to us and to the Branch members who volunteered to help with the collection during the day.

Photo caption: Will Hague, Branch Secretary with the Branch stand.