Scottish Borders Branch

www.bordersparkys.org.uk

September 2014

Written By

Gary Hattie

 

WELCOME BACK

 SO THIS IS WHIT AN INDIAN SUMMER’S LIKE

 

NORTH BERWICK

REVISITED 2014

 

 

 

BORDERS PARKY’S

WHAT’S ON GUIDE

 

SEPTEMBER DIARY

 

TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER – Youngasyoufeel Gang 6.30pm H2o, Galashiels

 

TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER – Committee Meeting 10am. Dining Room In The BGH

 

THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER – Peebles Cuppa Ana Chat, 10am -12pm Peebles Community Centre

 

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER – Hawick Cuppa Ana Chat, 2pm-4pm Evergreen Hall.

 

MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER –

2pm-4pm Monday Meetings Resume In Chaplaincy Centre BGH

 

THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER –

Exercise Class 12pm – 2pm, Eyemouth Swimming Pool

 

HAWICK EVENT

 

Ann Chisholm frae Hawick has organised an afternoon quiz. This will be held in the evergreen hall in Hawick on Sunday 16th November from 1 pm. With the quiz starting at 2pm.

 

Price oa tickets an mair details TBA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi there everyone, whit aboot this weather!!! El scorchio, well it is in Selkirk anyway. Well we have had a crackin’ summer this year and long may summer stay!! Hope you have had a guid one as they say. So it is business as usual, last week saw the first gathering oa the ‘Youngasyefeel’ Gang in H2O in Galashiels, and the rest oa the meetings get back together again this month, it’s always good to see everyone again an catch up.

 

During the last coupla months the group has been to a sunny North Berwick, aye a’ did say Sunny!!! We have also recently just had a very successful information day in Galashiels organised by Len Ironside from Parkinson’s Scotland. Oh aye an the Peebles ‘Cuppa na a Chat’ crew met up in the new Wetherspoons in Peebles on a fine summers evening……………………. fine if ye like water that is, as I think it was the only days rain we’ve had in months (ok I’m exaggerating slightly) but it was rather wet! But it would take mair than a bit oa rain to dampen the spirits oa those having some grub!!

 

Anyway that’s enough frae me enjoy yer September Newsletter mind an check the diary an hopefully we will see you at one of the meetings that are being held throughout the Borders.

 

  

 

What a braw sunny day it was for the coach load oa punters who took up oor offer oa a day at the seaside. The annual putting competition was held in ideal conditions this year, resulting in a very tight contest, unfortunately we cannae tell you the result as we are still trying to count up how many strokes Jim Drover had taken!!  Watch this space as they say (och ah’ve lost count again!). It’s safe to say everyone had a guid day.

                                        

If you have any suggestions for a local destination for oor summer 2015 outing please let touch wi’ Gary or wan oa the committee ken.

 

DONATIONS

 

Over the summer the group has received a number of donations. Details and thank yooz will be in the October newsletter.

 

APOLOGIES

 

The Bogie Close Stompers an SCOCHA events have been put on hold at the mo, watch future newsletters for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 PANTOMIME NEWS REQUIRING YOUR URGENT ATTENTION

I ken it’s only September but I really need to hear from you as regards attending the Panto. We need to inform the Kings of numbers for the Panto trip to Edinburgh on Wednesday 3rd December, soon!

I apologise again for ma inefficiency but if you already asked me to put your name down can you tell me again, as my filing system is failing me….aye, so whits new!!

The Kings Theatre requires us to pay for our booked seats by end of September.

 

 

 

So please to avoid disappointment can you get in touch with Gary, so Jennifer can get everything finalised for the group.

Just to remind you the Panto is Aladdin an the day consists oa coach pick up, fish and chips lunch at Juniper Lea restaurant on. Then onto Panto which starts at 2 pm, then bus hame. There is no charge for this trip all you have to do is get yersel’ to your chosen pick up point.

Seriously if you wish to attend please let Gary ken, 01750 22588, txt 07906 527 682, or email garyhattie@btinternet.com  Before the end of September……………………

 

 

MONDAY MEETING

 

INFORMATION DAY

 

 

We’re the Parkinson’s support and research charity. Help us find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

The Chaplaincy meetings resume again this month, pop along furra coffee or a tea if you prefer and have a bikky an a chat. If you have never been before, you will be made more than welcome by everyone there so why not pop along. Gary has received the menu for the Christmas Meal an will have that with him (if he remembers that is).

 

A few months ago we had a Thai Chi demonstration, which we think was well received. We are discussing the option of organising a regular class in the area and are wondering if there would be many people willing to attend classes. If you would be interested in the group holding a regular Thai Chi class could you pass your name onto Jill Anderson.

 

 

 

 

 

This year’s information day organised by Len Ironside from Parkinson’s Scotland, was held in the Kingsknowe Hotel Galashiels, on Wednesday 3rd September. Around 50 people attended on a day which contained a number of speakers, Tanith Muller gave a very informative chat on PUK Campaigns and Policies in Scotland.

 

There was a talk from Dr Neil Archibald, (an Irish Geordie!)On research projects being done and why…………… Dr Myles Connor Consultant Neurologist spoke about what is happening in the Scottish Borders for PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSONS. A presentation informing everyone of the support network available at moment and plans for the future.

 

The group would like to thank all the speakers who gave up their time to attend this event.

 

As was said it was great to see so many turning up on the day to hear what everyone had to say. A very successful day indeed.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information contact Gary Hattie

T 01750 22588

E garyhattie@btinternet.com

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