Please note, as every year, this newsletter covers events in both July AND August, so please store it safely. 

 

Over the last month, I’d like to pay particular thanks to:

 

Helen and Vivienne for organising such a successful Afternoon Tea in Surbiton, delightful company, splendid tea and a lovely venue with air conditioning too! 

 

Martin/Helen for the early evening event on the croquet lawn at Cheam Croquet & Bowls Club.  It was a warm evening; with a most spectacular shot played by Geoff, leaving Jenny (our organiser) gobsmacked! Much fun was had by all.

 

Michael Mashedar for hosting a talk on his experiences as an RAF pilot at Rosebery Manor Care Home – what an interesting talk that was.

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Bev Rockliffe for taking us below the sea in her talk “Life’s a Beach….and Then You Dive” which covered her and Andy’s life as SCUBA divers around the world.  Proud of you Bev.

Dawn and Sarah for coming along to our Branch meeting to explain in more detail their roles as Parkinson’s nurses and how they can enhance quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.  Many members joined this event; I hope you found it informative.

 

Thomas Dadson who gave us a therapeutic and fun African drumming session at St John’s.  I felt rather tranquil and happy as I drove home after this event – I hope you did too.

 

I look forward to seeing you on our summer day out at Hughenden Manor on Wednesday 1st July.  This event is now closed for tickets.  If you have any questions about this event, please contact Helen at events@skeparkinsons.org.uk.

 

There is no Branch meeting at St John’s in August, however all our other regular monthly events will continue such as group speech therapy, 2 x singing groups at Bourne Hall and Wimbledon Park Hall and 3 x coffee mornings.  Exercise classes are also running over July and August.

 

Looking ahead to the Autumn, we have a theatre trip to see the musical Annie. Please see all the details below and book quickly so we can secure our seats.

 

Annie the Musical on Wednesday 18th November at 2.30pm

Place: New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Cost: £20 per person

 

THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR OPENING MAY 2026 STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING'S LA VOIX and Claire Sweeney as THE TYRANNICAL MISS HANNIGAN!*

Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

 

We have secured 30 tickets for this very popular musical.

Please contact Helen at events@skeparkinsons.org.uk to book your place or for any further information. Closing date for booking is Sunday 13th September.

 

Our booklet and website have full information for these events.

 

Full branch event details can be found at: https://www.skeparkinsons.org.uk/event-list 

 

Exercise class details can be found at: https://www.skeparkinsons.org.uk/blank-1-2

 

With warm wishes and hope to see you all soon.

 

Arthur