News

Cambridge Branch is searching for a dedicated volunteer

- to join its organizing committee.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

- or do you know someone who might like to help?

Our work gives valuable support to hundreds of sufferers

from Parkinson’s Disease and their families and carers

· reasonably long-term commitment – valuable

· 9 committee meetings a year – ideal

· day-time availability – helpful

· email contact – useful

Like to know more?

Contact Sue Vaughan-Williams

Branch & Volunteer Support Officer

on 0844 225 3614

The Loud Crowd Singing Group

The programme of music therapy reported in the November / December issue of the Newsletter started well, and is to be extended to November 2012. Further sessions will take place on 5 May, 2 June, 1 September, 13 October and 3 November. Sessions are held at the David Rayner Centre on Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm. A charge of £4 will be made to help cover costs.

Contact Suzanne Webb or Tracy Nicholas on 01223 723173 for details.

Ely Support Group

Ely Parkinson's Support Group has started to use the fitness facilities at the Littleport Leisure Centre. They were introduced to the types of equipment most suitable for their individual use.

The aim of these sessions is so that it will help to build up strength and aid individual movement of limbs affected by the disease. The group will continue to use the centre for one hour every Friday. Anyone with Parkinson's disease is welcome to join the group and to attend the monthly support group meetings .

For further information please contact Glynis Brookman on 0844 225 3618

Forthcoming Attractions

David Rayner Centre, Scotsdale’s Garden Centre, CB22 5BJ

Friday 25th May: Talk by Dr Duncan Forsyth, Consultant Geriatrician, Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Friday 22nd June Talk by Steve Ford, CEO Parkinson’s UK’s National Office

Barnabas Court, Coles Road, Milton, CB24 6WR

Bring and Share lunch, 1st Tuesday of the month

Tuesday 1st May: Talk by Age UK representative

Tuesday 5th June: Bank Holiday – NO MEETING