by Ellen Pirie | Aug 7, 2022 | Front Page News, News
Fifty 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 steam train departed from Alresford station, calling at Ropley, Medstead and Four Marks, before briefly stopping at Alton, and then returning to Alresford. While on board, the members enjoyed a delicious lunch which included salmon quiche and strawberries and cream.
Everyone enjoyed the delightful ride through the heart of the Hampshire countryside, and thanks must go to the organisers of the trip and the volunteers at The Watercress Line for making the event such a success.
by Ellen Pirie | Aug 7, 2022 | Front Page News, fundraising, News
The Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch have held two successful collections at local Tesco stores over the summer. These have been our first face to face fund-raisers since the COVID restrictions were lifted.
The first was a collection at Tesco Martins Heron store which raised the grand sum of £403 as well as providing useful information about Parkinson’s and the Bracknell Branch to many interested customers. This was a great effort by all concerned and the Branch would also like to thank the shoppers for their generosity and Tesco for allowing the collection to be held at the store.
Our second collection was at the Tesco Warfield store where generous shoppers donated £670. This included an amount donated through a cashless card reader which will no doubt become a regular feature of future collections as more and more shoppers no longer carry cash with them.
Branch Secretary, Will Hague commented, “These collections were a great effort by all concerned and the Branch would like to thank the shoppers for their generosity and also Tesco for allowing the collection to be held at both the Warfield and Martins Heron stores. The customers at the stores are always very generous towards our cause and the funds raised will help subsidise activities for our members which help alleviate their condition of Parkinson’s.”
by Ellen Pirie | Apr 8, 2022 | Front Page News, Information, News
We have been advised of a promotion with Everyone Active Leisure centres through which people with Parkinson’s, and some carers, can have free membership!
The membership entitles use of the gym, swimming pool, and group exercise classes and so is very generous.
Further details, including how to register, are on the attached link including some useful FAQ’s
https://wwweveryoneactive.com/promotion/parkinsons/
The nearest Everyone Active leisure centre for most of our members is the one in Bracknell and so that is very accessible.
There don’t seem to be any criteria about having to live in Bracknell and so hopefully all our members could apply.
This seems a great opportunity for you to do some more exercise at little or no cost and so do consider taking advantage of it.
by Ellen Pirie | Oct 14, 2021 | Front Page News, Information, News
AbilityNet are a charity that provide a range of free services relating to use of computers, the internet and smart technology for disabled people, their family and friends, their employers and other people who care for them.
They can provide help either via the telephone or they have a network of volunteers that can provide help in your own home.
Contact AbilityNet via:
Phone: 0800 048 7642
Email: enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
Find out more about their volunteers and request a free home visit at abilitynet.org.uk/at-home/about-our-volunteers
by Ellen Pirie | Oct 4, 2021 | Front Page News, Information, News
The Branch is currently trialling a subsidised Counselling Service for its members, carers, and those widowed under which counselling support and advice can be given.
For more information please see this page
by Ellen Pirie | Aug 30, 2021 | Front Page News, News
Whilst attending the Physio sessions at Forest Park with their partner, Carers will also have the opportunity twice a month to use the Lounge to have an informal get together with tea and coffee in a relaxed environment. The Lounge is available for us to use on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
The Lounge will be booked from 1 – 3.30pm and so, if you are a Carer, please feel free to attend the session to enjoy some company and chat with your fellow Carers.
