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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

Time: 10.45am - lunchtime
Venue: 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.

  • 2 March 2013
  • 6 April 2013
  • 4 May 2013

Contact Doreen Savin on 01227 454831 for more details.

Luncheon club

First Wednesday of each month 

Time: 12noon for 12.30pm
Venue: The Kent and Canterbury Club, Old Dover Road, Canterbury

For details please contact Derek Mottershead on 01227 453110.

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:

  • 28 February 2013
  • 14 and 21 March 2013
  • 11 and 25 April 2013
  • 16 and 30 May 2013
  • 13 and 27 June 2013
  • 11 and 25 July 2013
  • 8 and 29 August 2013
  • 5 and 26 September 2013
  • 10 and 24 October 2013
  • 7 and 21 November 2013
  • 5 and 19 December 2013

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:

  • 12 March 2013
  • 9 April 20113
  • 23 April 2013
  • 7 May 2013
  • 21 May 2013
  • June 2013

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

Buddy groups

Local friends meet on the first Monday of each month in Whitstable (contact Nora Spencer on 01227 273275) and, on days still to be arranged, in Deal/Walmer (contact Monica Nettles on 01304 363128).

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.

  • Dates TBC

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.


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