Eastern England news and events
Events
Young Persons' Event - Sunday 5 September 2010, 10am-4.30pm
"Mind, Body and Soul" looking after the whole you
Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hertfordshire -
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Experience a day of activities and exercise classes, along with
research and medication workshops and a chance to meet other people
with Parkinson's of working age and have lunch with them.
This free event is open to all working age people and their
carers or partners (booking essential). An organic vegetarian lunch
is provided and you are advised to wear loose clothing for the
exercise classes.
For further details or to book a place contact Julie Wilson,
Information and Support Manager, on 0844 225 3612 or ism.eastern@parkinsons.org.uk
Norwich 'Feast' - Tuesday 28 September 2010
As part of the annual Norfolk Food Festival, between 600 and 700
diners will take to the streets of Norwich for Lloyd Addison's
'Moveable Feast'.
The Feast, now in its 11th year, raises funds for Parkinson's
research and involves participants in a 'safari-style' three-course
dinner, with each course eaten in a different restaurant!
For further information, contact Carol Stork, Regional
Fundraiser on 0844 225 3730 or rf.eastern@parkinsons.org.uk. To
book tickets contact Cynthia Addison on 01603 617269.
News
Congratulations to our Norwich Big Fun Runners!
Thanks to our team who took part in the first ever Big Fun Run in Norwich on Sunday 22 August -
raising vital funds to support local people affected by
Parkinson's.
The heat of the day didn't deter our dedicated team from
striding out round the 5km course - flying the flag for Parkinson's
UK. Well done everyone!
And if you'd like to get involved, then you can sign up for the
next Big Fun Run in the region, taking place at Cassiobury Park,
Watford, on Saturday 2 October.
What better opportunity to get the whole family involved in
fundraising? Call Carol on 0844 225 3730 for more details.
North Norfolk family go the extra mile
Rachel Abendroth and her family, from Norfolk, raised funds
for people with Parkinson's when family and friends walked either
50, 30, 20 or 3.5 miles over the weekend of 26 and 27 June
2010.
Many thanks to Rachel and her family and friends for their
wonderful support!
Pedalling to Paris for Parkinson's
On
30 August 2010, dedicated fundraisers Marjorie and Clif Abbott
from Peterborough will board their trusty tandem to cycle 430
miles from their home in Peterborough to Paris.
They'll be joining the London to Paris charity cycle ride for
the second part of their journey.
To learn more about their plans and to support their
fundraising, visit www.abbotthome.co.uk
Image left - Marjorie and Clif on their tandem
Snowdon challenge for Parkinson's
8 John Lewis partners from Cambridge are climbing
Mount Snowdon this August to raise vital funds for Parkinson's
UK.
The team, who all work in the store's Furnishing Fabrics,
Flooring and Linens department, selected their local Cambridge Branch as their charity of the year in
2009 and are continuing their support this year.
On 18-20 August 2010, the team plan to scale the 3,560ft to the
summit of Snowdon and reach their sponsorship target of £1,000. To
support the team in their fundraising, visit www.justgiving.com/JLCSnowdonClimb
And Chris Negus, the team leader (second from left in the
photo), will be swapping his walking boots for his dancing shoes,
when he hosts a Charity Ball in aid of people with
Parkinson's on 26 November 2010 at the
University Arms Hotel in Cambridge. Tickets are priced at £40 per
person, which includes a three-course dinner. Further details will
be posted here soon.
Get involved in fundraising
There are so many ways that you can help us to help people
affected by Parkinson's in Eastern England get the support they
need. And you can have a great time doing it!
Contact Carol Stork, Regional Fundraiser on 0844 225 3730 or
email rf.eastern@parkinsons.org.uk
if you would like to get involved.
- Hold a Party for
Parkinson's
- Pound the streets for Parkinson's
Run in
your local half-marathon or fun run. We'll be happy to support you
in your training and fundraising.
- Involve your company, workplace or social
club
Whether you want to hold a one-off event to
support people with Parkinson's, or make us your charity of the
year, we would love to hear from you. There are many exciting way
in which you and your colleagues and friends can get
involved.
- Hold your own
event!
You may already be organising a local
event – anything from an art exhibition to a weekend ramble. Why
not support us by simply adding sponsorship, an auction or a raffle
to your existing plans?
- Trusts and foundations
Help us to support more people with Parkinson's in Eastern England.
Find out about opportunities to fund a range of projects in the
region from nursing posts to education initiatives.
- Make a donation to help people
with Parkinson's
To find out more about any of these opportunities, or to discuss
your own ideas, contact Carol Stork, Regional Fundraiser on 0844
225 3730 or email rf.eastern@parkinsons.org.uk
Get involved in volunteering
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with us in Eastern
England, from joining one of our local branch committees, to
helping us at events or getting involved in fundraising in your
area. Volunteering can help you to share your existing skills or to
develop new ones. All new volunteers receive an induction and
support from our team. If you are interested in knowing more about
volunteering with us we would love to hear from you. To find
out more, contact:
More about volunteering your time to help
people with Parkinson's
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