Our August and September discussion meetings went well, with everyone who participated taking an active role. We will report the full discussion findings soon but meanwhile, by way of ‘whetting the appetite’, we offer you – in no particular order – your responses on what keeps you motivated.

• Give yourself a treat
• Do what you enjoy doing
• Have things to look forward to
• Have a routine to follow
• Enjoy family occasions
• Do little exercises while boiling an egg
• Don’t worry about things you can’t do or can’t change
• Do the things you can do
• Keep positive with your carer
• Keep busy
• Have holidays
• Attend meetings and classes
• Enjoy your hobbies
• Plan ahead

Quick contents

• Full table of contents
• Make our Newsletter better!
• Parkinson’s UK AGM and Members’ Day
• Branch Holiday
• Big Band Charity Concert
• Research News
• Our amazing Branch members
• Keeping Well in Winter
• Surprise, surprise!
• Visits and Outings
• Exercise really IS the best medicine
• Reflections on 2019
• Park’s Larks, concluded
• Time’s Up
• A special challenge in May
• Staying positive - your top tips