Events - Canterbury and District Branch

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Details of all the events listed below and more, are to be found in our regular newsletter. Contact Jean Whitehead on 01227 452638 to be added to our mailing list.

If you find an event that interests you do come along and join us, or contact Jean for more details.

Miramar coffee mornings

10.45am - lunchtime
Miramar, 165 Reculver Road, Herne Bay CT6 6PX - view map

Informal great social occasions. Meet with members from all over the district. Chat about things which concern you, and share ideas and experiences with others. Refreshments provided.

4 February 2012
3 March 2012
7 April 2012
5 May 2012

Contact Doreen Savin on 01227 454831 for more details.

Therapies

Physiotherapy

Sessions are on Mondays at 5pm in the Physiotherapy department of Kent and Canterbury Hospital - view map. Contact Derek Mottershead on 01227 453118 or email dmottershead11@btinternet.com.

Hydrotherapy

For people with Parkinson's - every Wednesday from 5pm in the Physiotherapy department of Kent and Canterbury Hospital - view map. Contact Beatrice Shire on 01227 766782 or email b.j.shire@kent.ac.uk.

Reflexology

At the Age Concern Building, Castle Row, Canterbury, one Thursday morning each month on the following dates:

23 February 2012
19 April 2012

45 minute slots for each person need to be booked. Contact and booking: call Jean Whitehead on 01227 452638 or email jean.whitehead1@tesco.net.

Skylarks - our very popular singing group

Age Concern Centre, Castle Row, Canterbury - view map

Singing can be a great benefit to people with Parkinson's, so why not come along and join us? It doesn't matter if you think you can't sing. Partners and carers welcome. There is a small fee of £3 payable on the night. The sessions are held at 4pm on the following dates:

7 February 2012
21 February 2012
6 March 2012
20 March 2012
3 April 2012
17 April 2012

Contact Roger Clayton for more information on 01227 710326 or email rogerclayton196@btinternet.com

Buddy groups

Meet in Whitstable, Herne Bay and Deal. Contact Tony Lord on 01227 379402 or email lord.tony@sky.com if you would like to join or, with help, start a group.

Branch holiday 2012

Sinah Warren, Hayling Island from 30 April - 4 May 2012
The cost is approximately £350.

For more details, contact Derek Mottershead on 01227 453118 or email dmottershead11@btinternet.com

Walks

All our walks are checked for wheelchair and mobility scooter accessibility.

We welcome suggestions of venues for future walks, also good pubs or tea shops that are wheelchair friendly. Whilst the exercise is an important part of the experience, a chance to chat and share ideas over food and drink, is just as important.

27 January 2012 - Walk in Chilham

Should you need a lift, or can offer one, please contact Beatrice Shire on the details below.

Please tell Beatrice Shire a few days before if you plan to come, so the pubs can plan for roughly the right number. Contact her on 01227 766782 or email b.j.shire@kent.ac.uk.

Other events

Lunch Club - 'Third Wednesday'

12.30pm for 1pm
Kent and Canterbury Club, Old Dover Road, Canterbury - view map

2 course lunch and coffee (£10). Dates:

15 February 2012
21 March 2012
18 April 2012

For more details contact Derek Mottershead on 01227 453118 or email dmottershead11@btinternet.com

Collections

29 February 2012 - Morrison's, Canterbury
21 April 2012 - Canterbury City Centre

For details contact Jim Gibbons on 01227 456749

Meeting with Parkinson's nurse and the information support worker
25 April 2012

2pm-4pm
Howfield Manor Hotel, Ashford Road, Canterbury - view map

Contact details to follow.

Guys and Dolls - 5 May 2012

2.15pm
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury - view map

Matinee musical with tea in the Dominican Priory after the show.