PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY BORDERS BRANCH
NEWSLETTER
November 2010
SHORT ‘N SWEET
Well hello there usually I blether on a bit about this
and that, but this month space is of a premium so I had better shut up and let
you read!!! So enjoy your November Newsletter and all the information it brings.
NIKI’S COFFEE MORNING 2010
I am well aware of the late notice of this event. This years coffee morning
organised by Niki will take place on Saturday 20th November in the Trinity
Church High Street Galashiels (across from Iceland). 10.00—12.00
The usual cry goes out for volunteers or donations of hame bakin’ fur the cake n
candy stall. Anyone wishing to lend a hand should turn up on the Saturday
morning. I’ve got ma marigolds looked out so I have.
See you on the 20th!!
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DROP IN NEWS
With the cancellation of the November Drop In, and the Christmas Party being in
December, and the annual break at the start of the year. The next Drop In will
be on Wednesday 2nd March 2011 in the Chaplaincy Centre 2-4.
Just to say that again the next Drop In will be on Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Monday Meetings News
We had a tremendous turnout for the October meeting, as everybody fought out an
extremely close Parky Brain oa the Borders, for the new trophy. The team
consisting of Jill Anderson, Steve Richardson, Hugh Campbell and Alan Robertson
were victorious winning by ONE point. See pic below. This months meeting is on
Monday 29th November 2-4 when we’ll have a bingo day, come along and see our new
bingo caller in action, along wi his new bingo machine, everyone is welcome to
come along.
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2010 CHRISTMAS DINNER
This year sees us returning to the Salmon Room at the Buccleuch Arms in St.
Boswells on Wednesday 15th December, with dinner kicking off at 1 p.m. If you
see the menu below and if you are interested in booking a seat call Gary
(Mon—Fri on 01750 22588) with your choice, also we will have a raffle on the day
so if you have a donation you could
bring it along on the day or at the Monday meeting in November ………………..
Turkey, cranberry croquette, bacon, bread sauce
Salmon, crab risotto, watercress salad
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables and goat’s cheese tart
Christmas pudding and brandy sauce
Selection of ice creams
Stilton, brie, water biscuits and apple jelly
Coffee and mints
To book your spot just call Gary (mon—fri 01750 22588)
IF YOU HAVE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS PLEASE SEE GARY OR TONY AT ONE OF THE MEETINGS
AND WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO FIND A MEANS TO GET YOU THERE AND BACK
JINGLE BELLS NOT LONG TO GO
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP
As always we will be returning to Ocean Terminal for Christmas Shopping. This
excursion will take place on Tuesday 7th December and pick up points are;
9.15 Hawick (morrisons bus stop)
9.30 Selkirk Square
9.45 St. Boswells Bus Station
10 ish Galashiels Fountain
We will leave Ocean Terminal 2.30—3ish for the return home. To book a seat on
the bus call Gary or Tony with your numbers and pick up point.
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If any one is looking for car insurance please key in the right
address……………………………………………………….
Yes the secrets out Rachel McKenzie is a meerkat in her spare time.
Thanks go to ace photographer Maisie H for this scoop!!
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