Events - Northumberland / Tyne and Wear Active Persons' Branch
Here you can find details of meetings and events the Northumberland / Tyne and Wear Active Persons'
Branch is planning. Find an event that suits you and join
us.
Unless otherwise stated please email Rick Telford telfordr@sky.com for information
about upcoming events.
Branch meetings in 2012
Unless otherwise stated, our branch meetings are held at 5pm-7pm
on the first Sunday of the month at Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre,
Gateshead -
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Please note: Sometimes we may have to make
unexpected changes so if in doubt please contact Lesley Howett on
07747 023628 or email l.howett-ntwap@hotmail.co.uk
- 13 May - Deep Brain Stimulation – Una
Brechany (PDN at RVI)
- 10 June - 'How to say Hello in several
different languages'
- 1 July - Art workshop with a return visit
from Matt Horton
- 5 August - Nintendo Wii night
- 2 September - Physiotherapy (PT) for
people with Parkinson's – Marguerite Harvey,
- Senior Specialist Physiotherapist, Rake Lane Hospital, North
Shields
- 7 October - Research into Gait
dysfunction and Parkinson's – Dr Katherine Parker, Northumbria
University
- 7 November - Art session with Matt Horton
(TBC)
- 2 December - Christmas Meal (click for more
details below)
Original 60s Pop for Parkinson's - Friday 1 June 2012
Join us at The Sage, Gateshead for a
night of 60s music featuring Dave Berry and the Cruisers, The
Tremeloes and The Fortunes.
For more information please see our Original 60s Pop for Parkinson's event
page.
Leisure day - Saturday 30 June 2012
Time: 1pm-4pm
Venue: Westgate Community College Centre for
Sport, West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 9LU - view map
A steering group of members, volunteers and staff
are holding 3 separate leisure days, using funds donated to
the North East region by the Masonic Grand Lodges in Northumberland
and Durham.
The days are for anyone affected by Parkinson's. Each leisure
day will feature a range of taster activities to help you keep
fit and have fun, including badminton, dance, archery, circuits and
unihoc.
Entry is £5 per person (booked in advance with your choice of
activities) and includes a free goody bag. The remaining 2 leisure
days are still being finalised - they will take place in July and
August, 1 in County Durham and 1 in Teesside.
For more information please contact Vivienne Rogerson, Branch
and Volunteer Support Officer, by calling 0844 225 3604 or emailing
bvso.northeast@parkinsons.org.uk
20 mile sponsored cycle ride - 9 September 2012
A sponsored cycle ride has been organised from the Guildhall,
Newcastle upon tyne to Wylam and back. Cost is £20 per person and
sponsorship (no stated amount required)
Contact Arun Malhotra, North East Regional Fundraiser on 0844
225 9846 or email rf.northeast@parkinsons.org.uk
Run for Parkinson's UK
If anyone is running in the Great North
Run on 16 September 2012 and would like to raise funds for our
branch, please contact our secretary Rick Telford - telfordr@sky.com.
We will provide you with a t-shirt, gifts and sponsorship
forms.
Monday Activity Sessions - Badminton/Table Tennis
7pm-8pm (don't feel you have to stay for the entire
session)
The Centre for Sport, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9LG -
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Join us for an evening of badminton (knockabout, coaching,
games), table tennis or simply a chat. Equipment provided but
please wear appropriate shoes. £3 per session. Everyone welcome.
Please bring your own refreshments. Dates:
- 7 May 2012 - no session
as bank holiday
- 21 May 2012
- 4 June 2012 - no session as bank
holiday
- 18 June 2012
- 2 July 2012
- 16 July 2012
- 30 July 2012
For more information please contact Rick Telford by emailing
telfordr@sky.com
Monday Activity Sessions - Dance
7pm-8pm
The Centre for Sport, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9LG -
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Always fancied yourself on the dance floor? Here's your chance
to have a go. Our session is led by a fully qualified instructor
and covers a range of dance types.
We can move from dancing with hats and canes, to hand jives, to
tap, to moon walking and back again all in this space of an hour.
Our regular warm up to 'Proud Mary' always brings a smile to the
face. No one takes it seriously and 2 left feet aren't a
hindrance.
£3 per session. Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes.
Everyone welcome. Please bring your own
refreshments.
- 30 April 2012
- 1 May 2012 - no session as bank
holiday
- 14 May 2012
- 28 May 2012
- 11 June 2012
- 25 June 2012
- 9 July 2012
- 23 July 2012
For more information please contact Rick Telford by emailing
telfordr@sky.com
Christmas meal - Sunday 2 December 2012
After favourable reports from a number of people, we are holding
our Annual Christmas Meal at The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle upon
Tyne. This will be a 3-course festive meal and a disco.
Times, prices and further details to be confirmed later this
year but please add the date to your calendars – it is in place of
the usual Sunday meeting.
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