Our programme during Coronavirus restrictions

THE BAD NEWS: All our face-to-face events are suspended owing to the Coronavirus outbreak.

THE GOOD NEWS: We are planning a full programme of events soon when we hope the restrictions will be less severe. Meanwhile we have many activities taking place using Zoom online meetings. Our Secretary will keep you informed of these and any other online events by email. Each email will include full joining instructions.

Regular monthly activities

Branch meetings

Our main Branch meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Currently they are held online using Zoom, but we are planning to restart in-person meetings in due course.

You can find a full list of planned meetings, with details of topics and guest speakers, here on our website.

Branch meetings are also listed in our welcome leaflet, which you can download here.

Regular weekly activities

Exercise opportunities

Every Friday at 11am - Live exercise class with Sarah Wheatley
Every Wednesday at 10.30am - Live exercise class with Sarah Wheatley, followed by chat

These classes match the timings of our traditional face-to-face classes in Didcot and Botley.

Finding Your Voice

Every Friday at 11.45am - Voice work with Kate Wilkinson

Open drop-in for chat with friends

Tuesdays at 10am - Carers' Chat, a chance to talk with other carers and share ideas

Tuesdays at 11am - An open drop-in meeting where you can bring a cuppa, draw up a chair and chat with other members

Future events

Here we aim to list other Branch-related activities over the next two months. If you have an event that you would like to appear on this page, please email us at admin@oxfordparkinsons.org.uk with dates, details and contact information.

Looking for exercise and other classes?

Our activities page gives details of weekly exercise, dance and other classes at various locations around Oxfordshire and the city. Many of those classes are subsidised by the Branch so that you can attend at very low cost. At present they are all run online.

May 2021

Tuesday 11^th May

Visit to Parkinsons.Me community garden at 58 West Lockinge, Wantage OX12 8QE (map)

Visit the wonderful community garden created by our good friends at parkinsons.me, a dynamic local support group for younger PwPs and their families. We will visit together and Euan and his team will show us round. Refreshments available from the village shop. For details contact Martin Cowell visits@oxfordparkinsons.org.uk. Exact time to be arranged.

June 2021

Tuesday 22^nd June, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Visit to Batsford Arboretum at Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AT, UK (map)

An outing to this charming arboretum just outside Moreton-in-Marsh. Make your own way there. As a group we benefit from a reduced entrance fee. For details contact Martin Cowell visits@oxfordparkinsons.org.uk