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 Thank 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.
Please note from 2010 our meetings will be on
a Wednesday and not Friday.
We will now meet on the second Wednesday of most months,
starting promptly 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 events and collections: Several
events and 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 now
have three Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialists covering our area
of Kent. They come to meetings when possible, and even walks! You
can contact them with questions or problems without going through a
doctor or social worker, by contacting their secretary. (See our
Contacts Section).
- Therapy groups: We offer hydrotherapy, yoga,
physiotherapy and reflexology sessions. For further details please
call 01227 452638.
- Information and Support Worker and Branch welfare
team: We now have an Information and Support Worker
covering our area as well as our Branch volunteer welfare team.
They can provide information on respite care, holidays and
equipment and can advise on the benefits currently available and
give help with completing the necessary forms. (See our Contacts Section).
If you require further information on Branch activities not shown
on these pages please contact us on 01227 452638.
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