March 2016

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Scottish Borders Branch

www.bordersparkys.org.uk

March 2016

Written By

Gary Hattie

‘IT’S THE WAY A TELL EM!

Gary would just like to apologise for building everyone up as he attempted to tell you all a funny joke aboot a wee boy at school, well ah think it’s funny yin. Well can I say that I have finally remembered the whole joke an will reveal all on the 28^th.

I’m not addicted to reading. I can quit as soon as I finish one more chapter!!

HAWICK CUPPA ANA CHAT

Last month saw the group move to a new venue after the closure of Hawick Knitwear. The Hawick Cuppa ana Chat group, now meet in Frank Scott Court Hawick, and they hae a new time of 2.15 till 4.15. February meeting was attended by 14 which was brill. March’s meeting will be held on Wednesday 30^th March, everyone is welcome.

AM SPEECHLESS!!!!!

PEEBLES CUPPA ANA CHAT

BORDERS PARKY’S

WHAT’S ON GUIDE

Hawick Thai Chi

Every Tuesday Until Further Notice

2.00 Till 3.30, Wilton Dean Village4 Hall

Monthly Meeting

Monday 28^th March

2.00 Till 4.00, Chaplaincy Centre, BGH.

Denise Frae Fit Borders

Hawick Cuppa Ana Chat

Wednesday 30^th March

2.15 Till 4.15, Frank Scott Court

Committee Meeting

Wednesday 6^th April

2.00 Till 4.00, BGH, Dining Room

Young As Ye Feel Gang

Tuesday 12^th April

6.30 Till 8.00, Buddies Diner, High Street, Galashiels.

Newcastleton Cuppa Ana Chat

Wednesday 13^th April

1.00 Till 3.00 –, Health Centre, Newcastleton

Peebles Cuppa Ana Chat

Thursday 21^st April

10.00 Till 12.00, Peebles Community Centre

Awareness Week

18 - 22 April, BGH

Monthly Meeting

Monday 25^th April

2.00 Till 4.00, Chaplaincy Centre, BGH

Quiz o the Borders

Hawick Cuppa Ana Chat

Wednesday 30^th March

2.15 Till 4.15, Frank Scott Court

Well what can we say, nuffin’ wid be the best bet I ken!! Alas THANK YOU will have tae do! It’s been so encouraging so it has, to see so many of you coming along to the meetings. Gary keeps reminding himself that it’s not quantity but quality that matters, be it one person or thirty!!

Ah think what’s so good is that people living wi parky in the Borders are aware of our groups existence it’s great for everyone to ken we’re here to provide support when you need us it is also worth remembering that when you come along to a meeting, by attending the group meetings, even just to say hi remember you will be helping out somebody attending who is living wi’ Parky.

It is great to be in a room filled wi’ people who understand believe it or not even after 24 years I still get so much from meeting everyone that comes along sharing how we all deal wi’ the challenges that Parky chucks oor way, an I still love haein’ a wee blether, I finds it is very thera-poo-tick, like!! As I hope you all do.

So to you all can I say a big Thank You! for the lift you all give me
Jing’s am getting overcome wi emulsion here, a better wheesht!!
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Last month at the Peebles meet Gary was presented wi a muckle cheque from ‘CO AN CO’. The proceeds from the sale of the ‘Parky Malarkay In The Kitchen. To the tune oa £1500!!

From left to right CO AN CO are Co, Jennifer, Joyce, Sara (daughter oa Co) who did all the artwork an computer stuff and put the end product together, so thanks Sara, Betty An John.

On behalf oa the group can I say thank you to everyone involved, an also all who sold books over the festive season. I can reveal there is no truth in the rumour that John is secretly working on a Parky Malarkay Joke Book!! So Tony an Norman can relax.

Peebles Cuppa Ana Chat Dates Fur Year Are 17^th March, 21^st April, 19^th May,16^th June, 15^th September, 20^th October an 17^th November