Scottish Borders Branch

www.bordersparkys.org.uk

March 2012

Written By

Gary Hattie

 

WELL THAT’S FEBRUARY OOT THE WAY!’

 

 

 

CALLIING ALL YOUNG PARKYS IN THE BORDERS!!

 

We can confirm that we have spoke with ‘Nachos Fiesta’ in Galashiels , and all us young Parky’s will be made more than welcome once a month one evening  from roughly 6 till 8 where we can sit and have a chat and something to eat with fellow young Parky’s in the Borders. This evening get together is not just for patients, partners, family members and friends are all welcome too. We have secured some funding for this. So the evening will be completely free all you pay for is your means of transport.

Interested?

Then get in touch with Gary the usual way...........

 

TESCO’S COLLECTING TINS NEED .........YOU!!

 

Can you spare a couple hours on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March, coz we have permission to collect at Tesco’s in Galashiels, it is a crackin opportunity to raise awareness of our group, of Parky, and raise some funds. If you can spare a couple hours please get in touch with Gary by the usual means available.

 

 

Well that wasnae half a quick month, was it not? Is it just me or is it the same for everyone. I mean ever since I hit 40 the years, months, days, in fact the whole world seems to be going by at a rate of knots!!

 

Well we had a nice wee number at last month’s meeting everyone coming along I think all in attendance had a bit oa a giggle at the Bingo!! I think we might well state here and now, a professional bingo caller.....Gary isn’t........... But you’ve got to gie him 10 oota 10 fur tryin’!  ‘Aye he wis tryin’ a ‘right .............very tryin’!!!!’

 

This month’s meeting will be on Monday 26th March, in the Chaplaincy Centre  at the BGH, time 2pm – 4 pm, Where we will have oor drop in with Jill Anderson oor Parky Nurse in attendance, so remember if something ain’t quite right with you (there’s permanently sumfin’ no right  aboot me!!), come along to the drop in and speak to Jill, as well as Jill in attendance we will also have Lesley Graham doing ‘Indian Heed Massages’ for those who desire one while all that’s going on we will have a guest speaker who goes by the name of Theresa Jardine.  Theresa is coming along to talk to the group about another form of alternative therapy namely .................. hypnotherapy. 		 

 

So as you can gather it’ll be a busy wee day especially when you add to that, that we will be having tea and coffee and bikkies as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So that’s Monday 26th March 2-4 Chaplaincy, get it in yer diaries, and we will see you there.

 

All that’s left to say is.................

 

‘WELL THAT’S MARCH OOT THE WAY!!!’

 

‘HAVE A LAFF COURTESY OF RACHEL MACKENZIE

 

 Marriage is like a deck of cards. In the beginning all you need is Two Hearts and a Diamond.

 

By the end you’ll wish you had a Club and a Spade!!

 

 

Paddy’s painting the house his wife walks in and can’t believe Paddy’s doing such a good job, but to her surprise he’s hot and the sweat is dripping off of him.

‘Why are you wearing your leather jacket and your parka? ‘

He says, ‘Hello? Read the bloody tin!’

‘It says for best results, put on 2 coats!!!’

 

 

 

Free To A Good Home

 

Found abandoned in the Broon’s shed, needs only a spark of electric and a nice wee run every now and then,  In good working order, the Shoprider Sovereign 4 is a compact 4 mph scooter.

 

Main Features - 4 mph, 20 miles range, 18 stone user weight, Comfy padded swivel seat, Lights front and rear, 10" wheels provide great traction.

Specification - Battery - 2 x 12v 34 A/H, Overall Length - 49", Overall Width - 21", Total Weight - 110 lbs.

Gary can arrange delivery to your door if required!

 

 

‘WHERE’S THE PLACE TO BE IN APRIL?’ – ‘WHY HAWICK OF COURSE!!! OH AND SURROUNDING AREAS!’

 

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Tell you what...there isnae half a lot going on in Hawick and surrounding areas, next month, read on while I tell you all aboot it..

 

Let’s get wur diaries at the ready tee hee hee!!

 

APRIL 19TH NEWCASTLETON SUPPORT GROUP ARE HAVING A COFFEE AFTERNOON AT NEWCASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE 1 – 4 PM.

 

APRIL 21ST HAWICK SEVENS AT MANSFIELD PARK, THERE WILL BE A BUCKET COLLECTION

 

APRIL 13TH / 14TH SAINSBURYS HAWICK THERE WILL BE RAFFLE TICKETS BEING SOLD BY HELEN FORD AND FRIENDS FROM 10-12 AND FROM 1-4

 

APRIL 20TH  HAWICK SALVATION ARMY HALL (I THINK ITS IN CROFT STREET HAWICK), COFFEE MORNING 10-12 NOON

 

 

It goes without saying if you’re passing any of these events pop in and say hello, or if you would like to help out in any way just get in touch with the newsletter and we’ll pass your details on.

                         

A QUICK LOOK INTO THE FUTURE

 

Here at the newsletter we try to keep you posted of things not to be missed with that in mind here are some not to be missed events............................

 

APRIL 30TH THERE WILL BE A QUIZ FOR THE PARKY BRAIN OF THE BORDERS TROPHY WHEREEVER IT IS??????????????

 

MAY 28TH  WE WILL BE HAVING DANCE LESSONS AS WE DANCE 4 PWP WITH MO MORGAN

 

JUNE 25TH WE WILL BE HAVING A SINGING THERAPY DEMONSTRATION BY WENDY TAYLOR

 

3 events in the future not to be missed!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

For more information contact Gary Hattie

T 01750 22588

E garyhattie@btinternet.com

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