PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY BORDERS BRANCH
NEWSLETTER
June 2010
THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON HIP HIP HIP HOORAY
(WELL FUR A DAY ANYWAY)
So hi there what about this dreech weather eh!! Don’t they know its Common
Riding time of year, the sun should be out!!!
Well it’s a busy Newsletter so there’s no gonnae be any idle chit chat on the
front page it’s straight to business so it is. And first up we have library
news, a few of you have donated books
to the library recently and may be wondering whats happened to them!!
Well worry not they’re here I have them well no exactly here but doon int mill
where the office is!! During the summer we will be publishing a leaflet size
list of all the books we have in
stock which will be sent out to everyone………………………..with instructions how you may
borrow the books an stuff. So there that’s quite exciting is it not. Well I can
tell you am fair excited so am ur.!!
The10th Annieversary Photo album Margaret Hunter donated will be available
through the library.
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DROP IN DATES FOR THE SUMMER
As we are going fur wur summer break noo we need to inform you all of the Drop
In dates till the next newsletter comes a dropping through yrr letterbox………………….
-Drop In—DAYROOM—WARD 10—2 TILL 4-
16th
June
14th
July
18th
August
15th
September
During the summer come in oot the rain and drop in and see Jill an her merry
helpers!!! So remember there’s nae Monday meetings till September but the Drop
In will be held on the above dates.
MONDAY MEETINGS
(I think I should have put that before the last article but hey ho ding dong)
LETS START WITH THE MONDAY MEETING IN MAY, WHAT A TURNOUT THANK YOU ! THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! AND JILL WASNAE EVEN THERE!! MANY APOLOGIES TO ALL WHO TURNED OOT IN
THAT SUNNY DAY IN MAY TO HEAR JILLS TALK, WE DO HOPE TO BOOK HER FOR A FUTURE
MEETING, SO WATCH OUT FUR DETAILS.
THERE IS NO MONDAY MEETINGS TILL MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER IN THE CHAPLAINCY!
REMEMBER THE JUNE MEETING IS OOR
ANNUAL OUTING …………...DETAILS IN NEWSLETTER.
HAVE A LOVELY SUMMER C YOU ON THE 27TH
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BLUE BADGE INFO COURTESY OF STEVE ‘N TONY
The Blue Badge Scheme (BBS) of parking concessions is designed to help people
with severe mobility problems, people who are registered blind or people with
severe disabilities in both arms. There are special rules for disabled children
under two. It allows you to park close to shops, public buildings and other
places you may wish to visit.
To qualify for the BBS, you must:
be receiving the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance;
or be getting War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement; or drive regularly, and have
a severe disability in both arms that makes it difficult to operate some or all
types of parking meter; or
be over two years old and registered blind; or
be over two years old and have a ‘permanent and substantial disability which
causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking’; or
be under two years old and need to be accompanied by bulky medical equipment
that cannot be carried around with them without great difficulty; or need to be
kept near a motor vehicle at all times so that they can, if necessary, be
treated in the vehicle or quickly driven to a place where they can be treated
An
application form will be available at local authority offices. Local authorities
have discretion to charge to issue a badge, which lasts for up to three years.
DETAILS OF VECHILE TAX IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
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BLUE BADGE C’TD
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUEERRIES ABOUT BENEFITS, ENTITLEMENTS, ETC. DETAILS OF HOW TO
GET IN TOUCH WITH STEVE RICHARDSON ARE ON THE WEBSITE
www.bordersparkys.org.uk
ANNUAL OUTING…………… MONDAY 28TH JUNE
DESTINATION—NORTH BERWICK
DEPARTURE TIMES ………..JEDBURGH 9.30
ST. BOSWELLS ……..9.45
GALASHIELS ……..10.00
RETURNING FROM NORTH BERWICK 1500 HOURS ISH
SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE REMEMBER THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE DAY, AYE ITS
FREE!!!!!!!!!
Lunch is booked for 12.30 at the North Berwick Fry in Quality Street
Those of you already booked could you get back in touch with Gary with your
lunch orders, there will be tea and coffee available too please select from
below and give Gary a call……………………….
Special or not special FISH N’ CHIPS
CHICKEN N’ CHIPS
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE
VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Gary can be got at by calling 01750 22588.or
07906 527682 or texting to 07906 527682 or
Email garyhattie@btinternet.com
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