Winchester Branch
Winchester Branch
Spring 2024
Newsletter
Dear Members,
I hope this finds you all well, and had a good winter looking forward to a good spring.
Announcement: Judith Baker’s son Joe has raised almost £4,000 for Parkinson's from two trekking challenges that he did in 2021 and 2023. He is doing another on May18th -19th in Dorset in his dad's memory. Funds are desperately needed for research into the disease. If you can make a donation click HERE for the JustGiving link. A huge thank you in advance for your support
Ongoing activities:
Speech Therapy continues on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 via zoom. Please let me know if you would be interested in taking part.
PD Warrior is run on Tuesday mornings 10.30 by the Hobbs Centre at the South Wonston Pavilion. Also, at the Hobbs Centre there is a neuro active exercise class on Friday morning.
Contact for the Hobbs Centre 01962 779796 or www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk
Physiotherapy in your own home. There will a cost to you and a subsidy from the branch. Please call me for details
Winchester Sports & Leisure Park at Bar End, Winchester is offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme. This includes the Pinder hydrotherapy pool, swimming, gym and classes to help with long term health conditions. For more information, please contact Sarah Wratten at sarahwratten@hotmail.com
Admiral Dementia Support: The care unit run by Sarah Weeks is at 32 St John’s South, The Broadway, Winchester. For more information call 01962 854226 or follow https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/about-dementia-support/
RLM Fitness is an independent boxing for fitness gym based at Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5SS. They offer PD fitness non-contact sessions of one hour at 10:15 on Thursdays. Call 07787 428 956 or email nikimcphail@hotmail.com for details of how to book in, or answer any other questions.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions at Badger Farm community centre on Friday afternoon at 1:45- 3:00. Penny Bryant bryettdanceschool@gmail.com or (www.bfobrca.org/activities/)
Dance for Parkinson’s is also on Thursday afternoons at the Point Eastleigh 1:30 to 3:00. More information at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/classes/
Also on offer are bowling sessions at Swan Bowlers Tuesdays at 11:30 to 1:30 and 2:00 to 4:00. Riverside indoor Bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester. More information at http://riversideibc.com/swanbowlers.html or carolasher150@gmail.com Soft shoes are required
Andover Mind is having a Carers’ coffee morning on the third Wednesday of the month 10:30 to noon at the Dower House, Springvale Road Winchester SO23 7lD enquires@andovermind.org.uk or call 01264 332297.
The Petersfield Parkinson's Cafe at the Taro Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4EX is open on the last Wednesday of every month at 2.30pm. A way to travel for most, but perhaps good for an afternoon trip to a lovely town. More information here; https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/petersfield-parkinsons-cafe-1
Carers’ Lunch continues at “The Queen”, Kingsgate Street, Winchester,
SO23 9PG on the third Thursday of the month at 12.30. Please let me know if you would like to come.
Branch Meetings: will continue as usual on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Tubbs Hall, Kings Worthy SO23 7PJ at 2pm.
May 28th Sarah Lockyer will give a talk on flowers.
June 15th I am hosting a coffee morning/ bring and buy sale, in the community room in Nursery House 26 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2RQ between 10.30am and 12.30pm all welcome.
June 25th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a cream tea at Brambridge Garden Centre at 3 pm, please let me know if you would like to come.
July 21st no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip to Down House (time to be arranged) please let me know if you wish to come. Well worth it and lovely tea.
August 20th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip on Wetwheels limited numbers so please let me know if you’re interested. The ticket price of £30 to the charity is to cover their running costs. More at https://wetwheelsfoundation.org/
September 24th Sarah Lockyer showing autumn flowers
I hope you will all have a good Summer, with some good weather.
Thank you for your support.
Jean Gowland
Chairman
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK.
02380 261996
9 Nursery House
26 Hursley Road
Chandlers Ford SO53 2RQ
Spring 2024 Newsletter
Dear Members,
I hope this finds you all well, and had a good winter looking forward to a good spring.
Announcement: Judith Baker’s son Joe has raised almost £4,000 for Parkinson's from two trekking challenges that he did in 2021 and 2023. He is doing another on May18th -19th in Dorset in his dad's memory. Funds are desperately needed for research into the disease. If you can make a donation click HERE for the JustGiving link. A huge thank you in advance for your support
Ongoing activities:
Speech Therapy continues on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 via zoom. Please let me know if you would be interested in taking part.
PD Warrior is run on Tuesday mornings 10.30 by the Hobbs Centre at the South Wonston Pavilion. Also, at the Hobbs Centre there is a neuro active exercise class on Friday morning.
Contact for the Hobbs Centre 01962 779796 or www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk
Physiotherapy in your own home. There will a cost to you and a subsidy from the branch. Please call me for details
Winchester Sports & Leisure Park at Bar End, Winchester is offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme. This includes the Pinder hydrotherapy pool, swimming, gym and classes to help with long term health conditions. For more information, please contact Sarah Wratten at sarahwratten@hotmail.com
Admiral Dementia Support: The care unit run by Sarah Weeks is at 32 St John’s South, The Broadway, Winchester. For more information call 01962 854226 or follow https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/about-dementia-support/
RLM Fitness is an independent boxing for fitness gym based at Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5SS. They offer PD fitness non-contact sessions of one hour at 10:15 on Thursdays. Call 07787 428 956 or email nikimcphail@hotmail.com for details of how to book in, or answer any other questions.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions at Badger Farm community centre on Friday afternoon at 1:45- 3:00. Penny Bryant bryettdanceschool@gmail.com or (www.bfobrca.org/activities/)
Dance for Parkinson’s is also on Thursday afternoons at the Point Eastleigh 1:30 to 3:00. More information at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/classes/
Also on offer are bowling sessions at Swan Bowlers Tuesdays at 11:30 to 1:30 and 2:00 to 4:00. Riverside indoor Bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester. More information at http://riversideibc.com/swanbowlers.html or carolasher150@gmail.com Soft shoes are required
Andover Mind is having a Carers’ coffee morning on the third Wednesday of the month 10:30 to noon at the Dower House, Springvale Road Winchester SO23 7lD enquires@andovermind.org.uk or call 01264 332297.
The Petersfield Parkinson's Cafe at the Taro Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4EX is open on the last Wednesday of every month at 2.30pm. A way to travel for most, but perhaps good for an afternoon trip to a lovely town. More information here; https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/petersfield-parkinsons-cafe-1
Carers’ Lunch continues at “The Queen”, Kingsgate Street, Winchester,
SO23 9PG on the third Thursday of the month at 12.30. Please let me know if you would like to come.
Branch Meetings: will continue as usual on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Tubbs Hall, Kings Worthy SO23 7PJ at 2pm.
May 28th Sarah Lockyer will give a talk on flowers.
June 15th I am hosting a coffee morning/ bring and buy sale, in the community room in Nursery House 26 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2RQ between 10.30am and 12.30pm all welcome.
June 25th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a cream tea at Brambridge Garden Centre at 3 pm, please let me know if you would like to come.
July 21st no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip to Down House (time to be arranged) please let me know if you wish to come. Well worth it and lovely tea.
August 20th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip on Wetwheels limited numbers so please let me know if you’re interested. The ticket price of £30 to the charity is to cover their running costs. More at https://wetwheelsfoundation.org/
September 24th Sarah Lockyer showing autumn flowers
I hope you will all have a good Summer, with some good weather.
Thank you for your support.
Jean Gowland
Chairman
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK.
02380 261996
9 Nursery House
26 Hursley Road
Chandlers Ford SO53 2RQ
Spring 2024 Newsletter
Dear Members,
I hope this finds you all well, and had a good winter looking forward to a good spring.
Announcement: Judith Baker’s son Joe has raised almost £4,000 for Parkinson's from two trekking challenges that he did in 2021 and 2023. He is doing another on May18th -19th in Dorset in his dad's memory. Funds are desperately needed for research into the disease. If you can make a donation click HERE for the JustGiving link. A huge thank you in advance for your support
Ongoing activities:
Speech Therapy continues on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 via zoom. Please let me know if you would be interested in taking part.
PD Warrior is run on Tuesday mornings 10.30 by the Hobbs Centre at the South Wonston Pavilion. Also, at the Hobbs Centre there is a neuro active exercise class on Friday morning.
Contact for the Hobbs Centre 01962 779796 or www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk
Physiotherapy in your own home. There will a cost to you and a subsidy from the branch. Please call me for details
Winchester Sports & Leisure Park at Bar End, Winchester is offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme. This includes the Pinder hydrotherapy pool, swimming, gym and classes to help with long term health conditions. For more information, please contact Sarah Wratten at sarahwratten@hotmail.com
Admiral Dementia Support: The care unit run by Sarah Weeks is at 32 St John’s South, The Broadway, Winchester. For more information call 01962 854226 or follow https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/about-dementia-support/
RLM Fitness is an independent boxing for fitness gym based at Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5SS. They offer PD fitness non-contact sessions of one hour at 10:15 on Thursdays. Call 07787 428 956 or email nikimcphail@hotmail.com for details of how to book in, or answer any other questions.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions at Badger Farm community centre on Friday afternoon at 1:45- 3:00. Penny Bryant bryettdanceschool@gmail.com or (www.bfobrca.org/activities/)
Dance for Parkinson’s is also on Thursday afternoons at the Point Eastleigh 1:30 to 3:00. More information at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/classes/
Also on offer are bowling sessions at Swan Bowlers Tuesdays at 11:30 to 1:30 and 2:00 to 4:00. Riverside indoor Bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester. More information at http://riversideibc.com/swanbowlers.html or carolasher150@gmail.com Soft shoes are required
Andover Mind is having a Carers’ coffee morning on the third Wednesday of the month 10:30 to noon at the Dower House, Springvale Road Winchester SO23 7lD enquires@andovermind.org.uk or call 01264 332297.
The Petersfield Parkinson's Cafe at the Taro Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4EX is open on the last Wednesday of every month at 2.30pm. A way to travel for most, but perhaps good for an afternoon trip to a lovely town. More information here; https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/petersfield-parkinsons-cafe-1
Carers’ Lunch continues at “The Queen”, Kingsgate Street, Winchester,
SO23 9PG on the third Thursday of the month at 12.30. Please let me know if you would like to come.
Branch Meetings: will continue as usual on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Tubbs Hall, Kings Worthy SO23 7PJ at 2pm.
May 28th Sarah Lockyer will give a talk on flowers.
June 15th I am hosting a coffee morning/ bring and buy sale, in the community room in Nursery House 26 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2RQ between 10.30am and 12.30pm all welcome.
June 25th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a cream tea at Brambridge Garden Centre at 3 pm, please let me know if you would like to come.
July 21st no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip to Down House (time to be arranged) please let me know if you wish to come. Well worth it and lovely tea.
August 20th no meeting at Tubbs Hall, but a trip on Wetwheels limited numbers so please let me know if you’re interested. The ticket price of £30 to the charity is to cover their running costs. More at https://wetwheelsfoundation.org/
September 24th Sarah Lockyer showing autumn flowers
I hope you will all have a good Summer, with some good weather.
Thank you for your support.
Jean Gowland
Chairman
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK.
02380 261996
9 Nursery House
26 Hursley Road
Chandlers Ford SO53 2RQ
Parkinson's UK is the operating name of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom.
A registered charity in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). Registered office: 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ.
