Dear members and supporters of SKEM
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To repeat what I said in my e: mail of 17th April:
What a Wonderful World Parkinson's Day!
We had a very successful event and a thoroughly enjoyable day at Sutton Library for World Parkinson's Day last Saturday. The aim of the day was to spread awareness of the Parkinson's condition and the local services and amenities available for those affected by it either directly or indirectly in the local area and hopefully beyond. Well, we certainly fulfilled the brief! Between ours and PUK estimates we think we received approximately 350 visitors. Some great conversations were had, and it was a very meaningful day to many.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make the day successful and those of you who came along to support us.
Please see the attached letter from Caroline Rassell, CEO Parkinson’s UK thanking us all.
This is a small selection of photos from the day, if you would like to see the full album, please click here for the full album. And, by left clicking on the first photo in the grid, you can experience the photos in a slideshow format. A huge thank you to Peter Struik for taking them.
Four Reminders:
The Carers Coffees now takes place on Monday afternoons at 2.30pm, so the next one will be Monday 11th May.
There will be no Group Speech Therapy or Singing Group on Friday 8th May as Bourne Hall is being used by the council for vote counting.
Date Change: Group Speech Therapy (1pm) and Singing Group (2pm) will now take place on Wednesday 15th May instead of Friday 22nd May as Katie will be holiday. Only singing will take place on 22nd May (2pm). Please make a note in your diaries.
SKEM Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 27th May, which is an additional event not advertised in our Spring/Summer booklet. Please contact Helen at events@skeparkinsons.org.uk to book your place and include any dietary information. Closing date for booking is Tuesday 19th May. Full information is below.
Venue: The Royal British Legion, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton KT5 9AL
Time: 2.30pm
Cost: £14.50 per person
There is a carpark at the back of the building, and it is close to bus routes.
Selection of sandwiches
Coronation chicken, Wiltshire ham and mustard, cheese and tomato, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cucumber and egg and cress.
Homemade cakes
Lemon drizzle, Victoria sandwich with fresh cream and jam
Scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream
Tea/coffee
Rosebery Manor Support Group is on the last Wednesday of the month 10.30 – 12.00pm (there is no meeting in April so the next one will be on 27th May) at Roseberry Manor Care Home, 458 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT18 5XA. All sorts of topics are covered. Tea, coffee and biccies supplied!
Next Branch Meeting with Parkinson’s Nurses
Please join us at our next meeting at St John’s is at 2.30pm on Wednesday 6th May where we will be joined by two Parkinson’s nurses, Dawn and Sarah. This is a not to be missed event as their expertise, knowledge and support are invaluable. And May includes our regular coffee mornings, singing groups, group speech therapy and exercise classes too.
Summer Day Out at Hughenden Manor on Wednesday 1st July
Date: Wednesday 1st July
Venue: Hughenden Manor
Cost: £20 per person
We have now finalised the details for our trip to Hughenden Manor which is a National Trust property near High Wycombe. It was the home of Disraeli and was also important during WW2.
We will travel by coach to the property where NT staff will meet us. The property is on a hill but there is a buggy if needed to transport people the short distance to the main area. Once at the house there is level access into the property and also to the café and shop area. We will be having a short talk from a member of staff about the property at 12.30pm. There will be time for you to wander the house, gardens and get some lunch.
Coach pick up will be at 10am from outside Christ Church Ewell on the Cheam Road. Next door to the church there is parking at Dorset House Carpark. Charges do apply but there is no time restriction. We will leave Hughenden for our return journey at 2.15pm. When booking please let Helen know if you are a member of the National Trust. You will also find the accessibility details from Hughenden attached. Please contact Helen at events@skeparkinsons.org.uk to book your place or for any further information. Closing date for booking is Friday 19th June.
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
Arthur
