Winchester Branch
Winchester Branch
News
Hello Everyone,
I hope you have all had a great summer, and a very warm welcome to our new members.
A Message About the Future of Our Branch
As our resources are becoming increasingly limited, we are considering introducing an annual membership fee of £25 per year.
Before making any decisions, we would really value your views. Would you be happy to pay an annual membership fee of £25 to help us continue providing the services and activities offered by our local Parkinson’s group?
Your contribution would help us continue to:
- Organise events and activities for our members.
- Pay for speech therapy.
- Hire Tubbs Hall for our branch meetings.
- Provide afternoon tea at Brambridge.
- Subsidise physiotherapy for our members.
- Cover the costs of guest speakers.
- Contribute towards our Christmas Dinner.
We want to make sure that any decision we make reflects the views of our members, so please let us know your thoughts and feedback by replying to this email.
Your opinion is very important to us, and we would be grateful for your views before we make any decision about introducing a membership fee.
On going Activities:
Speech Therapy - continues the first Tuesday of the month via zoom at 11:30. Please let me know if you are interested.
PD Warrior - is run on Tuesday morning at 10:30 by the Hobbs centre. Also at the Neuro active exercise class on Friday morning. Please contact the Hobbs Centre: https://hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/ 01962 779796.
Physiotherapy in your own home. This is subsidised to £30:00, 60 minutes with our Physiotherapist Carolyn Fitton, Please contact me if you are interested.
Winchester Sports and Leisure Centre - are offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme, this includes The Pinder Hydrotherapy Pool, as well as swimming gym and other classes. Please contact Sarah Wratten.
RLM Fitness - an independent boxing gym in Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford. They offer non contact sessions 1 hour at 10;15 Thursdays call 07787 428957.
Boxing for Parkinson’s session on Friday at 11:00. This has been developed in partnership with Parkinson’s UK.
This is £9 per session. https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25987539.new-boxing-parkinsons-taster-session-winchester/
Winchester boxing club, Unit 7 Barfield close, Winchester SO23 9SQ.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions - at Badger Farm community center on Friday afternoon at 1;45 - 3pm with Penny Bryant bretidanceschool@gmail.com- https://www.thebryettschoolofdance.co.uk/dance-for-parkinson-s
Dance for Parkinson’s at the Point Eastleigh1;30-3pm Thursday. https://thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/dance-for-parkinsons-autumn-26.
Swan Bowlers - for bowling sessions sessions, Tuesdays 11.30-1.30 and 2pm - 4pm. Riverside indoor bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester
Eastleigh football club - walking football for Parkinson’s free for the first 2 weeks. Sessions at Places Leisure, Passfield Avenue, SO50 9NL ewcmobility@gmail.com 01962 771991.
Admiral Dementia support – run by Sarah Weeks at 32 St.Johns South, The Broadway, Winchester. 01962 854226 https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/dementia-support/
Petersfield Parkinson’s cafe - at the Taro Centre Petersfield GU31 4EX The last Wednesday of the month at 2;30.
Chandlers Ford Parkinson’s cafe Velmore community centre, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 3GY. The third Monday of the month 10;30-12pm. Friends and family welcome.
Carers lunch continues at The Queen Inn, Kingsgate Street, Winchester. SO23 9PG the third Thursday of the month 12:30.please let me know if you are interested.
Branch meetings
Branch meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at Tubbs Hall, Kingsworthy, SO23 7PJ. At 2pm
September 22nd - a presentation by Andy Barker, a volunteer at the Hilliers Arboretum gardens. Andy is a butterfly enthusiast, and former Vice-Chairman and Trustee of Butterfly Conservation. He has a life-long interest in butterflies and their conservation, so this should be a really interesting lecture.
October 27th - will be a presentation by a paramedic from the South Central Ambulance Service.
November to be finalised.
December 4th - Christmas Lunch at The Kings Court, Chandlers Ford. It will be a three course lunch for £25.00 per person. There will also be a raffle, prizes to be confirmed. If you would like to join, please send through your names and menu choice you would like from the attached menu by 17th November 2025. It cost £25 per person. Click here for the MENU.
For further information please contact: Jean Gowland on 02380 261996 or jeangowland@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Jean Gowland
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK
News
Hello Everyone,
I hope you have all had a great summer, and a very warm welcome to our new members.
A Message About the Future of Our Branch
As our resources are becoming increasingly limited, we are considering introducing an annual membership fee of £25 per year.
Before making any decisions, we would really value your views. Would you be happy to pay an annual membership fee of £25 to help us continue providing the services and activities offered by our local Parkinson’s group?
Your contribution would help us continue to:
- Organise events and activities for our members.
- Pay for speech therapy.
- Hire Tubbs Hall for our branch meetings.
- Provide afternoon tea at Brambridge.
- Subsidise physiotherapy for our members.
- Cover the costs of guest speakers.
- Contribute towards our Christmas Dinner.
We want to make sure that any decision we make reflects the views of our members, so please let us know your thoughts and feedback by replying to this email.
Your opinion is very important to us, and we would be grateful for your views before we make any decision about introducing a membership fee.
On going Activities:
Speech Therapy - continues the first Tuesday of the month via zoom at 11:30. Please let me know if you are interested.
PD Warrior - is run on Tuesday morning at 10:30 by the Hobbs centre. Also at the Neuro active exercise class on Friday morning. Please contact the Hobbs Centre: https://hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/ 01962 779796.
Physiotherapy in your own home. This is subsidised to £30:00, 60 minutes with our Physiotherapist Carolyn Fitton, Please contact me if you are interested.
Winchester Sports and Leisure Centre - are offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme, this includes The Pinder Hydrotherapy Pool, as well as swimming gym and other classes. Please contact Sarah Wratten.
RLM Fitness - an independent boxing gym in Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford. They offer non contact sessions 1 hour at 10;15 Thursdays call 07787 428957.
Boxing for Parkinson’s session on Friday at 11:00. This has been developed in partnership with Parkinson’s UK.
This is £9 per session. https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25987539.new-boxing-parkinsons-taster-session-winchester/
Winchester boxing club, Unit 7 Barfield close, Winchester SO23 9SQ.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions - at Badger Farm community center on Friday afternoon at 1;45 - 3pm with Penny Bryant bretidanceschool@gmail.com- https://www.thebryettschoolofdance.co.uk/dance-for-parkinson-s
Dance for Parkinson’s at the Point Eastleigh1;30-3pm Thursday. https://thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/dance-for-parkinsons-autumn-26.
Swan Bowlers - for bowling sessions sessions, Tuesdays 11.30-1.30 and 2pm - 4pm. Riverside indoor bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester
Eastleigh football club - walking football for Parkinson’s free for the first 2 weeks. Sessions at Places Leisure, Passfield Avenue, SO50 9NL ewcmobility@gmail.com 01962 771991.
Admiral Dementia support – run by Sarah Weeks at 32 St.Johns South, The Broadway, Winchester. 01962 854226 https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/dementia-support/
Petersfield Parkinson’s cafe - at the Taro Centre Petersfield GU31 4EX The last Wednesday of the month at 2;30.
Chandlers Ford Parkinson’s cafe Velmore community centre, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 3GY. The third Monday of the month 10;30-12pm. Friends and family welcome.
Carers lunch continues at The Queen Inn, Kingsgate Street, Winchester. SO23 9PG the third Thursday of the month 12:30.please let me know if you are interested.
Branch meetings
Branch meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at Tubbs Hall, Kingsworthy, SO23 7PJ. At 2pm
September 22nd - a presentation by Andy Barker, a volunteer at the Hilliers Arboretum gardens. Andy is a butterfly enthusiast, and former Vice-Chairman and Trustee of Butterfly Conservation. He has a life-long interest in butterflies and their conservation, so this should be a really interesting lecture.
October 27th - will be a presentation by a paramedic from the South Central Ambulance Service.
November to be finalised.
December 4th - Christmas Lunch at The Kings Court, Chandlers Ford. It will be a three course lunch for £25.00 per person. There will also be a raffle, prizes to be confirmed. If you would like to join, please send through your names and menu choice you would like from the attached menu by 17th November 2025. It cost £25 per person. Click here for the MENU.
For further information please contact: Jean Gowland on 02380 261996 or jeangowland@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Jean Gowland
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK
News
Hello Everyone,
I hope you have all had a great summer, and a very warm welcome to our new members.
A Message About the Future of Our Branch
As our resources are becoming increasingly limited, we are considering introducing an annual membership fee of £25 per year.
Before making any decisions, we would really value your views. Would you be happy to pay an annual membership fee of £25 to help us continue providing the services and activities offered by our local Parkinson’s group?
Your contribution would help us continue to:
- Organise events and activities for our members.
- Pay for speech therapy.
- Hire Tubbs Hall for our branch meetings.
- Provide afternoon tea at Brambridge.
- Subsidise physiotherapy for our members.
- Cover the costs of guest speakers.
- Contribute towards our Christmas Dinner.
We want to make sure that any decision we make reflects the views of our members, so please let us know your thoughts and feedback by replying to this email.
Your opinion is very important to us, and we would be grateful for your views before we make any decision about introducing a membership fee.
On going Activities:
Speech Therapy - continues the first Tuesday of the month via zoom at 11:30. Please let me know if you are interested.
PD Warrior - is run on Tuesday morning at 10:30 by the Hobbs centre. Also at the Neuro active exercise class on Friday morning. Please contact the Hobbs Centre: https://hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/ 01962 779796.
Physiotherapy in your own home. This is subsidised to £30:00, 60 minutes with our Physiotherapist Carolyn Fitton, Please contact me if you are interested.
Winchester Sports and Leisure Centre - are offering free membership for those with Parkinson’s under the Everyone Active scheme, this includes The Pinder Hydrotherapy Pool, as well as swimming gym and other classes. Please contact Sarah Wratten.
RLM Fitness - an independent boxing gym in Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford. They offer non contact sessions 1 hour at 10;15 Thursdays call 07787 428957.
Boxing for Parkinson’s session on Friday at 11:00. This has been developed in partnership with Parkinson’s UK.
This is £9 per session. https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25987539.new-boxing-parkinsons-taster-session-winchester/
Winchester boxing club, Unit 7 Barfield close, Winchester SO23 9SQ.
Dance for Parkinson’s sessions - at Badger Farm community center on Friday afternoon at 1;45 - 3pm with Penny Bryant bretidanceschool@gmail.com- https://www.thebryettschoolofdance.co.uk/dance-for-parkinson-s
Dance for Parkinson’s at the Point Eastleigh1;30-3pm Thursday. https://thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/dance-for-parkinsons-autumn-26.
Swan Bowlers - for bowling sessions sessions, Tuesdays 11.30-1.30 and 2pm - 4pm. Riverside indoor bowling club, Gordon Road, Winchester
Eastleigh football club - walking football for Parkinson’s free for the first 2 weeks. Sessions at Places Leisure, Passfield Avenue, SO50 9NL ewcmobility@gmail.com 01962 771991.
Admiral Dementia support – run by Sarah Weeks at 32 St.Johns South, The Broadway, Winchester. 01962 854226 https://stjohnswinchester.co.uk/dementia-support/
Petersfield Parkinson’s cafe - at the Taro Centre Petersfield GU31 4EX The last Wednesday of the month at 2;30.
Chandlers Ford Parkinson’s cafe Velmore community centre, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford SO53 3GY. The third Monday of the month 10;30-12pm. Friends and family welcome.
Carers lunch continues at The Queen Inn, Kingsgate Street, Winchester. SO23 9PG the third Thursday of the month 12:30.please let me know if you are interested.
Branch meetings
Branch meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at Tubbs Hall, Kingsworthy, SO23 7PJ. At 2pm
September 22nd - a presentation by Andy Barker, a volunteer at the Hilliers Arboretum gardens. Andy is a butterfly enthusiast, and former Vice-Chairman and Trustee of Butterfly Conservation. He has a life-long interest in butterflies and their conservation, so this should be a really interesting lecture.
October 27th - will be a presentation by a paramedic from the South Central Ambulance Service.
November to be finalised.
December 4th - Christmas Lunch at The Kings Court, Chandlers Ford. It will be a three course lunch for £25.00 per person. There will also be a raffle, prizes to be confirmed. If you would like to join, please send through your names and menu choice you would like from the attached menu by 17th November 2025. It cost £25 per person. Click here for the MENU.
For further information please contact: Jean Gowland on 02380 261996 or jeangowland@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Jean Gowland
Winchester Branch Parkinson’s UK
