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Looking For A Day Centre/club In Farnham, Surrey, UK Area
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My other half is 79, has PD plus scoliosis of the spine. I feel it is really important that he manages to get some social interaction with other people apart from me. He has tried a couple of day centres but they tend to be mixed groups (dementia, mental illness etc). He is currently quite switched on mentally and found no stimulation from these groups and hated going. He does attend a local exercise group once a week which he quite enjoys (much to my surprise), but I would love him to go… read more

posted June 5, 2017
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Hi, I,m in Rock Choir too! They have been so supportive, especially when I had DBS surgery.
Loving the recent songs....x

posted June 11, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you both for taking the time to answer my question. Mike Brett is the lovely chap who runs John's exercise class (which he loves). However, because of his scoliosis, John finds the outings too difficult - he is bent over double all the time so soightseeingnetc is too painful for him to endure - we tried one the other day and it just heightened his anxiety so much I had to bring him home. I haven't tried the YMCA but I do think non-specialised exercises may not be appropriate. Which is really sad as John was an expert scuba diver and free diver - now he cannot even float in a pool let alone swim which also frustrates and saddens him (and me). I must sound ungracious to you but I really do appreciate your thoughts xx

posted June 5, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Is there a ymca in your area, becsuse they have a variety of services. Excervise is just as important as socialization.

posted June 5, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I don't live in UK, but I think these Parkinson's support group's meetings and activities could be helpful. Seems like you are less than 30 minutes to most of the events.

There is more here....

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/guildford...

Good luck and good heallth
-- Jud

Guildford meetings 2017

Tuesdays 1.45pm-4pm (except in June, July, August and December), or arrive at 1pm and bring a picnic lunch.

Venue: Shalford Village Upper Hall, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 3JX - view map

Contact Jenny Wilcox, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) or (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) for more information.

23 May: Dr Emma Stack talking about Falls in Parkinson's
7 June: No meeting – Cream tea at Burrows Lea Country House (see below)
13 July: No meeting – Wey & Arun Canal boat trip (see below)
August: No meeting – summer break
26 September: Shirley Williams – Bowls for Beginners. A fun afternoon with tea.
Cream tea

When: Wednesday 7 June 2017, 3pm
Venue: Burrows Lea Country House, Hook Lane, Shere, GU5 9QG - view map

Tea served in a marquee in beautiful gardens in the heart of the Surrey countryside.

Contact Mike Brett on 01737 210799.

Wey & Arun Canal boat trip

When: Thursday 13 July 2017, 11am departing 11.30am.
Venue: The boat departs from the wharf beside the Canal Centre in Loxwood on the B2133, postcode RH14 0RD. You can park by going through The Onslow Arms car park to the Wey & Arun Canal Trust area, which is next to the canal.

A gentle meander with coffee and tea – bring your own picnic lunch. Wheelchair access available.

Contact Mike Brett on 01737 210799.

Carers lunches

When: 9 May, 8 June, 11 July, 14 September 2017, 12noon-2pm
Venue: The Refectory, Portsmouth Rd, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5HJ - view map

An informal get-together of mutual support for carers.

If you would like to attend, please contact Myra on 01483 422440 or (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) by the previous Friday to enable the restaurant booking to be finalised.

Speech therapy

When: Second course of 8 weeks of 1-hour sessions now underway and fully booked. To go on the list for the next course (dates to be confirmed) contact Hilary Austin on 01483 422543 or (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators)
Venue: Binscombe Church, Barnes Road, Farncombe, GU7 3RF (free parking)

posted June 5, 2017

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