Bracknell and District Branch
Bracknell & District Branch
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The news is listed with the most recent events in the top left below and later events published further down the page, or on subsequent pages by choosing a link at the bottom of the page. To open an item, click on the title, the image (if one is present, or the “read more” link. The item will open full screen revealing the details of the item.
While some events may be listed below, you can also check our calendar which contains the latest information on the weekly activities of Parkinson’s Bracknell and District Branch. You can locate that page by following this link: Parkinson’s Bracknell Diary.
New Working Age Social Group
A new Working Age Group has been set up in Berkshire for people with Parkinson's and their partners. It meets in The Waterside pub in Woodley on the third Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8.30pm. Join us for a chat and mutual support. See Diary or this webpage for...
Jingle All the Way!
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....
All Aboard the Oakingham Belle!
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...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
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...
New Treasurer
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...
Afternoon Delights
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...
Lazy Monday Afternoon
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,...
What a Beaulieu-ful day!
On a beautifully sunny day, thirty-five members of Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch enjoyed an exciting day at Beaulieu, home to Palace House and the National Motor Museum. Members were able to visit the exhibits in the National Motor Museum, including...
Members show off their Boxercise moves!
Bracknell & District Parkinson’s Branch recently enjoyed a presentation about Boxercise, a form of non-contact boxing, from Molly Hale and her colleagues from Places Leisure, Wokingham. The presentation covered the benefits of physical activity for people with...
Fundraising at Windlesham Village Fete
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...
Bracknell Branch celebrates World Parkinson’s Day
Thursday 11th April was World Parkinson’s Day (WPD) and the Branch marked the day with a Potter for Parkinson’s event around South Hill Park, Bracknell. The theme for WPD was Make it Blue and so members, families, friends, and even pets!, were invited to wear blue and...
Fantastic Fundraising News
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,...
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