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Canterbury CathedralThank you for visiting our website. We are proud to have as our President the Dean of Canterbury, The Very Rev Robert Willis, who takes an active interest in our Branch and hosts our Annual Garden Gathering each summer at The Deanery, within the Cathedral Precincts.

 

 

We meet on the second Friday of most months at 7.30pm in the Age Concern Building, Castle Row, Canterbury CT1 2QY.

 


Our Branch was established in 1986 and provides extra local support and advice. You have the chance to meet other people in our area and take part in the activities we have to offer, including:

 

  • Monthly branch meetings: We meet for a chat and to enjoy a varied programme of activities, entertainment and visiting speakers who talk on a range of topics including medical matters. (See our Events Section for current information).

  • Walks are arranged most months and are as short or as long as you want them to be. They are social occasions with gentle exercise, and we usually include a pub lunch or cream tea. Social events and outings are also arranged throughout the year. (See our Events Section for current information).

  • Fundraising collections: Several collections are held each year to raise funds for Branch activities and to assist those affected by Parkinson's disease. They help to run our Branch effectively and also enable us to contribute to national research activities. 

  • Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialists: We have two PDNSs who come to meetings when possible, and even walks! You can contact them with questions or problems without going through a doctor or social worker. (See our Contacts Section). 

  • Therapy groups: We offer hydrotherapy, yoga and reflexology sessions. For further details contact our Secretary, Lesley Flowerdew, on 01227 456457 or lesleyflowerdew@hotmail.com.  

  • Welfare team: Our volunteer welfare visitors have information on respite care, holidays and equipment and give advice on benefits currently available and help with completing the necessary forms.

 

If you would like any further information on our Branch and activities, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can download our full branch programme for 2008/9 in Word format here (65KB).

 

 

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Branch details

Meeting venue
Age Concern Building
Castle Row (Car Park in Castle Street)
Canterbury
CT1 2QY
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Contact details
Contact person: Lesley Flowerdew, Secretary
Telephone: 01227 456457
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