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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.

Branch meetings

Second Friday of most months, 7.30pm-9pm
Age Concern Centre, Castle Row, Canterbury - view map 

• 10 September 2010
  Talk by Dr David Flood, Director of Canterbury Cathedral Choir
• 15 October 2010
  Talk on the current research into Parkinson's, by a member of the Parkinson's UK Research Team.
• 12 November 2010
  A social evening. Come along and enjoy our quiz and raffle for fun and funds.

Coffee mornings

First Saturday of most months, 10.45am
The Miramar, Beltinge, Herne Bay CT6 6PX - view map

Informal gathering. Chat about things that concern you, and share ideas and experiences with others. Refreshments provided.

• 4 September 2010
• 2 October 2010
• 6 November 2010
• 4 December 2010

Skylarks singing group

Second and fourth Tuesday of most months, 4pm-5.30pm
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.

• 14 September 2010
• 28 September 2010
• 12 October 2010
• 26 October 2010
• 12 October 2010
• 9 November 2010
• 23 November 2010

Exercise classes

We also hold:

• Weekly yoga, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, bowls and gym sessions
• Monthly reflexology and walks

Walks

All our walks are checked for wheelchair accessibility. It would be helpful but not essential, to know beforehand if you are planning to come along, so the pub or tea shop can be given numbers.

In the event that you require a lift, please contact Beatrice on 01227 766782 or b.j.shire@kent.ac.uk a couple of days before.

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.

Other events

Friday 20 August 2010 - Lunch at King Ethelbert Inn, Reculver
12noon

Lunch to be followed by the possibility of trying a tandem or tricycle ride, or a walk in the Country Park. Bus no 7 from Canterbury/Herne Bay stops outside. Please let Nora on 01227 273275 know if you plan to come.

Monday 30 August 2010 - Annual Fun Day - from 10am all day
Canterbury Bowling Club, South Canterbury Road, Canterbury
 
This local bowling club have kindly allowed us to have a Parkinson’s information stand at their annual fun day.

There will be taster bowling sessions for beginners, and also matches to watch at this beautiful ground. Our stand will include demonstrations of Japanese 'Origami' and Chinese brush Calligraphy, and for 50p you can give this a try.

There will also be a jazz band, cakes stalls and many other interesting charity stalls. So, do please come along with friends and family to enjoy this Bank holiday event and give us your support.

Wednesday 1 September - Herne Bay 'Buddy Group' Meeting
11am
Macari's Ice Cream Parlour at the Bandstand on Herne Bay sea front

We are hoping to set up small 'buddy groups' in various areas of our Canterbury Branch District, for people with Parkinson’s who live in these locations.

Our initial meeting is for people with Parkinson's who live in Herne or Herne Bay areas. So if you fit this criteria, and are interested in being part of a very local support group please do come along and join us to find out more.

Tuesday 14 December - Annual Carol Service at St Mildred's Church, Canterbury
3pm

Further details of this event to follow.

 

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