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THE SHAKER Peterborough & District | February 2019 | Issue 32
Editor Ruth Brinkler-Long
Parkinson’s UK Peterborough Branch
Parkinson’s UK Peterborough Branch
Peterborough Shakers
w parkinsons-peterborough.org.uk
New Peterborough Parkinson’s information
leaflet (Pictured left)
This will be used to put on noticeboards in Hospitals, GP Surgeries. as well as any event
or venue attended by those affected by Parkinson’s
Also our Parkinson’s Nurses & Parkinson’s Advise will also give them out during their
home & clinic visits.
Peterborough Parkinson’s New Local Group LeafletPick up your copy at the next event
Coffee and Monthly Meetings
Meetings take place at various locations and times
each month. Please check on our Facebook page
for up-to-date information
Meetings may be subject change if w
e have
another event booked that month.
Contacts
Branch Chairman
Ruth Brinkler-Long [email protected]
Branch Secretary
Sue McNally [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Lowe [email protected]
Parkinson’s Local Advisors
Janette Olive
Candy Stokes [email protected]
Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s UK Helpline
0808 800 0303
Parkinson’s UK
Peterborough Branch
We offer in
formatio
n,
friendship and su
pport
to local people with
Parkinson’s, their
friends, f
amilies
and carers.
Registered charity
No 258197
Exercise
■Pilates
Every Monday 2.00pm - 3.00pm
St Oswald’s Church Hall, 9
33 Lincoln Road,
Walton, Peterborough PE4 6AE
■Tai Chi
Every Thursday 11.15am - 12.15pm
St Mark’s Church Hall, L
incoln Road,
Peterborough PE1 2SN
■Keep Fit Circuits
Every Thursday 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Salvation Army, Peterborough PE1 2AU
■Dance & Movement Class
Every Friday 10.00am - 11.00am
Salvation Army, Peterborough PE1 2AU
■Ferry Meadows Walking Group
First Wednesday every month 11am
Visitors Centre
, Ferry Meadows, F
REE Parking.
■Roving Ramblers
Third Wednesday every month 10.30am
Different lo
cation every time
Note: All times are su
bject to change, please check on
our Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of th
e Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom.
A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales (0
0948776).
Registered office: 215 Vauxhall B
ridge Road, London, SW1V 1EJ.
A charity registered in England and Wales (2
58197) and in Scotland (SC037554).
For a copy of our privacy policy and to see how we use your personal data please visit
www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy, if you have any questio
ns regarding this please contact
Information
Visit our w
ebsite to fin
d on what’s going on in our
area www.parkinsons-peterborough.org.uk
We have a closed group Facebook page
send a request to Peterborough Shakers
to join.
The branch produce a magazine called
the Shaker on a monthly basis.
Including a
Guest Speaker.
What Is Parkinson’sParkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition.
This means that it causes problems in the brain and
gets worse over time.The number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s
in the UK is about 145,000. That’s around 1 adult in
every 350.
The FactsPeople with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of the
chemical dopamine because some of the nerve cells
that make it have died.
There are lots of different treatments, therapies and
support available to help manage the condition.
Our researchers are working hard to develop new
and better treatments - and one day a cure.
■People of any age can be affected by Parkinson’s
and no two people will experience the same
symptoms ■Good management of the condition is essential.
Timing of medication is vital as well as leading a
healthy lifestyle ■
Exercise and keeping fit are a key factor in
slowing down the progression of Parkinson’s
Events
Sponsored Walk
Boston Belle Boat trip
Quiz Night
Morning & afternoon coffee’s
Farm Trip
Fundraising
Our Peterborough Branch
is self funded and our
Fundraising helps raise
money to fund Classes, Events,
Outings and Coffee Morning’s for our Members.
Each year we also donate money to Parkinson’s UK
to help fund vital research work.
We are always looking for new ideas for
Fundraising and Meetings and welcome feedback
from our members.We hold events, outings,
morning and afternoon
coffee’s and various
meetings.We aim to provide a good
choice so there’s something to suit
everyone.
Sailing
Summer Barbecue
Roving Ramblers
Your hair used to be black when I met you and you used to be taller, I’m sure. You also used to be thinner, but,
goodness knows, that’s not true any more
Now your hair is greyer and thinner and you’re shorter rather than tall,
but I wouldn’t swap you for a fortune. You’re my Valentine, after all.
To My Valentine
by Celia Patience
Valentines Coffee Morning
at Masonic Centre
First Tin Collection of the 2019
Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to join the team at Collectors in ASDA Rivergate
After another record year of Fundraising we have purchased a coin counting machine
Pictured left our Treasurer David Long
£221.86
James Hoggett is offering everyone a great opportunity to win a beautiful Georgian cottage
designed & hand crafted by himself. Draw tickets are now on sale now just £1 a ticket.
James has very kindly agreed to donate all the proceeds from the draw to Peterborough Parkinson’s
Please get in touch if you would like to buy tickets. Thank you to James for your continued fundraising
support
James Hoggett continues to support the branch with his fundraising ideas
James Hoggett moved with his wife Linda to Whittlesey in 1974 & was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012.
Although James’s work was centred around his skills as an Mechanical Engineer He followed his passion for designing & handcrafting. He built a miniature of HMS Victory (Pictured bottom left) and was very proud that it featured at the Peterborough museum for Nelson’s 100th anniversary. He also handcrafted an Indian head. Holidays to France & the Cotswold inspired James love of Cottages and he took pictures so he make miniature of his favourites
James has always been good with his hands and although there are times when his Parkinson’s symptoms dictate when he is able to do the more intricate work.
This is a great opportunity for those affected by Parkinson’s, their carers, families & friends in our community.
The awareness day will offer taster sessions to show ways to look after yourself and to look at various complimentary therapies and exercise to help with mobility. There will be guest speakers, information & guidance from our professionals, including a talk from the local Parkinson’s nurses & Parkinson’s researcher Dr Katherine Fletcher & much much more
Refreshments & a Buffet lunch will be provided and there is easy access from the free car park. There will be approximately 100 places available watch out for your personal invitation to this event not to be missed!
Thursday 11 April, 201910am - 3pm
You’re Invited To
Join Us At Our Event
at The Masonic Centre,
127 Ellindon, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RD
Book your place now to take part
Information & Guidance from our Professionals
Visit our stands for leaflets, information and advice for
people with Parkinson’s, Carer’s, Family and Friends
Main Events Timetable
Exercise and Therapy Demonstrations
Dance and Movement Class
Tai Chi • Pilates • Laughter Club
Complimentary Therapies For Those with Parkinson’s
Book in a free taster session with one of our therapists for
Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hand Massage,
Shiatsu, Mini Manicure, Reiki
Refreshments • Buffet Lunch • Free Car Parking
For more information or to book your place at
Our Event contact Jill or Ruth
Ruth Brinkler-Long
email: [email protected]
RSVP Address: Ruth Brinkler-Long, 6 Ford Close,
Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3DT
For a copy of our privacy policy and to see how we use your personal data please visit
www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy, if you have any questions regarding this please contact
[email protected] charity No 258197
Look
out
for y
our I
nvita
tion
Com
ing
Very
soo
nThursday 11 April, 2019
10am - 3pm
You’re Invited To
Join Us At Our Event
at The Masonic Centre,
127 Ellindon, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RD
Book your place now to take part
Information & Guidance from our Professionals
Visit our stands for leaflets, information and advice for
people with Parkinson’s, Carer’s, Family and Friends
Main Events Timetable
Exercise and Therapy Demonstrations
Dance and Movement Class
Tai Chi • Pilates • Laughter Club
Complimentary Therapies For Those with Parkinson’s
Book in a free taster session with one of our therapists for
Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hand Massage,
Shiatsu, Mini Manicure, Reiki
Refreshments • Buffet Lunch • Free Car Parking
For more information or to book your place at
Our Event contact Jill or Ruth
Ruth Brinkler-Long
email: [email protected]
RSVP Address: Ruth Brinkler-Long, 6 Ford Close,
Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3DT
For a copy of our privacy policy and to see how we use your personal data please visit
www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy, if you have any questions regarding this please contact
[email protected] charity No 258197
Quiz Night Raffle £208
Collection tins . Counters £96.94
Manerios Donation £33.66
Martin - Birthday Donation £216.33
Christmas Donation £157
In Memory of Jean Thelma Gower £275.10
Treasurers monthly update: Monthly Donations & Collections Received & Banked in January 2019
Masonic Centre gets a New Chef
Chef ‘Artur Afeldt’
A new chef has been appointed at the Masonic centre and we were invited along for a tasting session, to ensure we were happy before booking our events for 2019 at the centre.Our vegetarian taster was Yvonne Burgess who gives her account of the tastings.‘I enjoyed excellently cooked food of generous proportions. Beginning with a spicy butternut squash soup - a meal in itself. I followed with a very tasty stuffed aubergine packed with mushrooms and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy sauce, accompanied by roast potatoes, crispy Yorkshire pudding, lots of fresh vegetables and a good hearty vegetarian gravy. I struggled on to a rich chocolate tart on a gingery base with whipped cream” All told - a delight produced by someone who obviously loves cooking.
The main course for Chairman Ruth & committee member Tina was a selection of roast meats along with all the trimmings which was also
delicious We were all very impressed and it was a unanimous decision that Artur
is hired.We have booked a Roast Beef Sunday lunch for June 2nd
at the Masonic and Christmas lunch 2019 has also been booked.(Vegetarian options will be available at both events)
January Quiz Night Parkway Sports & Social Club
Next Quiz Night June 28th
Quiz Sheet Update
Quiz Sheet 3 On sale now
Please get in touch if you would like to buy a quiz sheetI will always have a supply with me when I am at classes, meetings & events
A big thank you again to Clyde Banks for putting together & marking the quiz sheets.
Clyde is also top seller of our quiz sheets through his family, friends & neighbours.
Quiz Sheet 3.
Television Programmes
Past & Present
https://www.bigyellow.co.uk/store/peterborough-self-storage/
We would like to thank our sponsor armadillo self storage for their support of the Peterborough branch of Parkinson’s UK
The branch manager is offering members of Peterborough Parkinson’s a discount
Please take a copy of the Shaker magazine in to discuss discounts & availability
Diary Dates 2019Feb 27th Judith Harvey
Guest SpeakerWednesday 2-4pm, Salvation Army
New England PE1 2AU
March 6th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
March 9th Dobbies Tin Collection Saturday 9-4.30pm Phorpres Way Hampton PE7 8NY
March 10th Lambing Day Parkinson’s tombola& children’s games
Sunday all day11am-5pm.
Manor FarmMorborne Peterborough
PE7 3TG
March 13th Coffee Morning(Hoping to be in event room at the
back)
Wednesday 10.30-12pm The Farmers Carvery & Grill200 Broadway Yaxley
Peterborough PE7 3NT
March 20th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. Little Gidding PE28 5RJSoup & Roll at Ferrar House after walk
March 27th The SamaritansGuest Speaker
Wednesday 2-4pm, Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
April 3rd Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
April 8th Awareness Stand Monday 9-4pm Atrium Peterborough City Hospital(Volunteers required)
April 10th Coffee Morning Wednesday 10.12pm Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
April 11th World Parkinsons All Day EventBy Invitation Only
Thursday 10 - 3.30pm. Masonic CentreEllindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.
April 17th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
April 24th Guest SpeakerBobby’s Scheme
Wednesday 2-4pm. Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
April 27th Tin CollectionPeterborough Train Station
Saturday 9-3.30pm Peterborough Train Station
May 1st Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
May 11th Tin Collection Saturday 9.30-4pm Coop Yaxley
May 15th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
May 29th Guest SpeakerHomeSight,
Home Visiting Optician
Wednesday 2-4pm. Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
June 2nd Sunday Lunch & Bingo afternoon Sunday Doors open 12noon
Masonic CentreEllindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.
June 5th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
June19th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
June 26th Guest SpeakerJodi Kaus
Healthy Eating Specialist Waitrose
Wednesday 2-4pm. Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
June 28th Quiz Night in the large Hall Friday 7pmDoors open 6.30pm
Parkway Sports & Social ClubMaskew Avenue PE1 2AS
July 3rd Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
July 17th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
July 20./21 Dobbies Tin Collection Saturday 9-4.30pmSunday 9.30 - 4pm
Phorpres Way HamptonPE7 8NY
July 31st Guest Speaker Healthwatch
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Wednesday 2-4pm. Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
Aug 7th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Aug 17th Morrisons’s Tin Collection Saturday 9-4pm Morrison’s Brothehood Park Peterborough
Aug 21st Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
Aug 28th Guest SpeakerWhitney Holmes
Occupational Therapist
Wednesday 2-4pm. Salvation Army New England PE1 2AU
Aug 31st Quiz Night in the large hall Saturday 7pmDoor open 6.30pm
Parkway Sports & Social ClubMaskew Avenue PE1 2AS
Sept 4th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Sept 14th Raffle with all proceeds to Peterborough Parkinson’s
Saturday Night Time TBC
Peterborough Greyhound trackto help sell tickets .
Sept 18th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
Sept 29th Walk for Parkinson’s 1, 3 0r 10 mileTeam Peterborough Shakers
Sunday 10am Burghley HouseStamford
Oct 2nd Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Oct 16th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
Oct 25th Quiz Night in the large hall Friday 7pmDoors open 6.30pm
Parkway Sports & Social ClubMaskew Avenue PE1 2AS
Oct 26/27 Dobbies Tin Collection Saturday 9-4.30pmSunday 9.30 - 4pm
Phorpres Way HamptonPE7 8NY
Nov 6th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Nov 20th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
Nov 26th Dobbies Coffee Afternoon Tuesday 2-4pm. Phorpres Way HamptonPE7 8NY
Nov 29thRace Night 7-11pm Royal British Legion
210 Broadway Yaxley PE7 3NR
Dec 4th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Dec 6th Coach Trip Stratford Upon AvonStreet Christmas Market
Friday Leave 9am
Pick up & Drop OffSalvation Army New England PE1 2AULeave your cars for free in Car Park at rear
Dec 14th Raffle with all proceeds to Peterborough Parkinson’s
Saturday Night Time TBC
Peterborough Greyhound trackto help sell tickets .
Dec 18th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.30am. TBC
Dec 20th Branch Christmas Lunch FridayDoors open 12noon
Masonic CentreEllindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.
ContactsName Phone Email / Address
Ruth Brinkler-Long Chairman 07752 014998 [email protected]
Susan McNally Branch Secretary 07450 698462 [email protected]
David Long Branch treasurer 07888 997087 [email protected]
Janette Olive Candy Stokes
Parkinsons’s Advisors
0344 225 3606 0344 225 3618
[email protected] [email protected]
Lisa Lowe Volunteer Coordinator 0344 225 3614 [email protected]
Carolyn, Danielle Karen & Kirsty
Parkinson’s Nurses
0330 726 0077 Press Option 2
Parkinson’s Support Line 0808 800 0303
If you have Parkinson's, or you know someone who has, you probably have a lot of questions and some worries. You can turn to us. Our free, confidential helpline is available for anyone affected by Parkinson's
across the UK.
Depending on the level of urgency it may not be possible to return your call on the same day, however, we will try and ensure you
receive a response very soon
M.D.Lab have created the Ergo device to improve motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Pilot research has been promising with an average of a 19% reduction in time performing multiple activities including speech, hand movements and walkingBoth Lucy & Floyd are hoping this technology can help patients with troubling symptoms despite optimal medical therapy
I was asked to be a guinea pig for the new device & was happy to be part of the project.
Lucy & Floyd came to my home & I tried several tasks both with & without the device,
which was positioned on the sternum & was turned on when needed, It gave out vibrations which pulsed on & off during the tasks. The tasks included reading a passage of words, writing words moving playing cards, taking cards out of my purse & walking up & down. all being timed so results & comparisons could be made
Although difficult to be objective, I did feel that my movements appeared to be smoother on some of the tasks
There may be opportunities for others to be involved in Lucy & Floyd’s project work if funding & further interest from researchers comes to fruition.
M. D. LabLucy Jung & Floyd Pierres
You may recall seeing Lucy at our Dobbies afternoon tea. Lucy was demonstrating & getting feedback on a vibrating prototype vibrating pen.
Lucy is currently working with Co-Founder of M.D. Lab Floyd Pierres. Floyd is a doctor working at Peterborough City Hospital
Happy New Year Quiz Answers
1 . Portuguese navigators discovered 'The river of January' on Jan 1st 1502. What is 'The river of January’? Rio de Janeiro
2. The best selling record in the world in 1956 was recorded on New Years Day in Nashville. What was the name of the song? Heartbreak Hotel
3. The Anglo Saxon name for January was which predatory creature? Wolf.
4. Traditionally, what do the Dutch eat to usher in the New Year? c. Oliebollen (donuts) 5. Which two European countries declared their independence on Jan 1st 1993? Czech Republic and Slovakia
6. The following words are from songs with the word 'YEARS' in the title. Can you name the songs? a. News guys wept and told us the Earth was really dying Five Years (David Bowie) b. You were the one who imagined it all All Those Years Ago (George Harrison) c. Bound for a star with fiery oceans, It's so very lonely 2000 Light Years From Home (Rolling Stones) d. I want to be with you, be with you night and day New Years Day (U2) e. Don't let me hear you say lifes taking you nowhere angel Golden Years (David Bowie)
7. Which man led the offensive against French troops in Indo China that began on Jan 1st 1950? Ho Chi Minh
8. The US Congress prohibited the importation of what into the USA on Jan 1st 1808? Slaves
9. The first mobile phone call in Britain was made by which comedian on Jan 1st 1985 d. Ernie Wise
10. On New Years Day 1925 Norway changed the name of its capital city to Oslo. What was the previous name? Christiania
11. Which 1972 film and mega box office success took place between New Years Eve and New Years Day? The Poseidon Adventure
12. In which film did Helen Mirren appear with the word 'Year' in the title? 2010 (The Year We Make Contact)
February Puzzles
Cryptic Music Quiz 12 illustrations depicting well known
songs
How many can you soive
For a copy of our privacy policy and to see how we use your personal data please visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy, if you have any questions regarding this please
contact [email protected].
Information Leaflets
The branch has a library of help and information leaflets. Please get in touch if you need any thing
and we will arrange for these to be sent to you
Reminder Coffee Morning £1 for tea / coffee
You may recall that at the end of last year we introduced a charge of £1 per person for each drink at our coffee mornings. This is just a gentle reminder for future coffee mornings.
All money collected at the coffee mornings goes straight in to running the Peterborough Parkinson's branch which all members will benefit from.
EVENT START DATE AND TIME29 September 2019 - 10:00 AM
SAVE the DATE team Peterborough Shakers will be organising a team walk
Further details to follow
