Parkinson's UK Oxford Branch Parkinson's UK, our parent charity

January 2020

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In this issue

 

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Paul Mayhew-Archer

Parkinson’s UK AGM and Members’ Day

Our parent charity’s annual meeting

Jenyth Worsley

Branch Holiday

Highlights of our enjoyable Branch Holiday in the Wye Valley

Martin Cowell

Big Band Charity Concert

Our major fundraiser for January: the Oxfordshire Youth Big Band

Kevin McFarthing

Research News

Updates on research and potential new treatments from our Research Officer

Jonathan Bromley

Our amazing Branch members

Tell us your stories!

Notes from Dr Siobhan Becker’s talk

Keeping Well in Winter

Advice and tips from local GP Dr Siobhan Becker

Sally Bromley

Surprise, surprise!

An unexpected visit to Buckingham Palace

Martin Cowell

Visits and Outings

Martin organized an exciting series of activities for us in 2019

Jonathan Bromley

Exercise really IS the best medicine

Research news on exercise in Parkinson’s, and exercise opportunities on our website

Sally Bromley

Reflections on 2019

Our Chair looks back on a busy and successful year

Wendy Benson

Park’s Larks, concluded

The fourth and final instalment of the poetical saga of Mr Park and his family

Sally Bromley

Time’s Up

Our Chair will hand over her role next year. Can you help?

A special challenge in May

Join our charity’s Chair of Trustees in three crazy world record attempts

Sally Bromley

Staying positive - your top tips

Suggestions from our discussion meetings to keep you motivated