THE SHAKER

Peterborough & District | May 2019 | Issue 35 Editor Ruth Brinkler-Long

Raising awareness at Positively Parkinson’s See Pages 4-7 for article. Family Carers’ Prescription Would you like to take a break

A Family Carers’ Prescription will give carers of any age (including young carers) registered with a GP surgery within the and NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) access to a specialist worker at Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk who will help you design a short break that works for you and they will also provide support for this break to happen. You help decide what gives you a break – it may be assistance going out with the person you care for, someone being with the person you care for whilst you do something or it could be something else.

Are you caring for someone and feel emotionally or physically overwhelmed? This service is available to carers that are registered with a GP surgery within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Not sure if you are covered? Check with your GP Surgery

Would you like to know: • Your rights? • About benefits you could be entitled to? • What’s available to support you? • What’s available to support the person you care for?

How to get a prescription We want it to be as simple as possible for carers to access a Family Carers’ Prescription. There are 2 main routes to you getting a prescription:

1. Via your GP Surgery – You can go to your surgery or ask for a telephone appointment with a GP/member of staff at the practice to discuss your circumstances and what support you think you might need. Your Doctor will agree the prescription and contact the Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk. The surgery will record you are a family carer so that they can support you appropriately in the future.

2. Via Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk – If you find it difficult to speak with your GP, or for whatever reason don’t feel able to go to your surgery, contact one of our team who can talk you through what support we might be able to offer, and then we will contact your GP on your behalf to get the Family Carer’s Prescription authorised.

Carers Trust telephone contact 0345 241 0954 or email [email protected] Our first tin collection at Peterborough Railway Station

Really well done to all our collectors who took part in our first Peterborough Railway Station Tin Collection who collected £294.93

Dave had a special guest donate. Jeremy Corbyn arrived at the station and took a few minutes to talk to Dave about our charity and commented "what a good cause" before he put his money in our collection tin

Our Saturday tin collectors Dave Long & Tina Noble, Sue & Frank McNally, Celia Patience, Debi Hambleton & Pat Turner, Margaret & Tony Miller. Chris Enright, Marian Heeler Laura Hodges, Pauline & Barry Cooke, Ann & Alan Lamb Quiz Sheet 4 On Sale Now Thursday 11 April, 2019 10am - 3pm

Information & Guidance from our Professionals

Visit our stands for leaflets, information and advice for people with Parkinson’s, Carer’s, Family and Friends

Main Events Timetable

Exercise and Therapy Demonstrations Dance and Movement Class Tai Chi • Pilates • Laughter Club You’re Invited To

Complimentary Therapies For Those with Parkinson’s Book in a free taster session with one of our therapists for Join Us At Our Event Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hand Massage, Shiatsu, Mini Manicure, Reiki

Refreshments • Buffet Lunch • Free Car Parking at The Masonic Centre,

For more information or to book your place at 127 Ellindon, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RD Our Event contact Jill or Ruth Ruth Brinkler-Long email: [email protected] Book your place now to take part 6 Ford Close, RSVP Address: Ruth Brinkler-Long, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3DT

For a copy of our privacy policy and, if you to see have how any we questions use your regarding personal thisdata please please contact visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy . Hannah Smith Parkinson’s Exercise Instructor [email protected] Registered charity No 258197 Thursday 11 April, 2019 10am - 3pm

Information & Guidance from our Professionals

Visit our stands for leaflets, information and advice for people with Parkinson’s, Carer’s, Family and Friends

Main Events Timetable

Exercise and Therapy Demonstrations Dance and Movement Class Tai Chi • Pilates • Laughter Club You’re Invited To

Complimentary Therapies For Those with Parkinson’s Book in a free taster session with one of our therapists for Join Us At Our Event Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hand Massage, Shiatsu, Mini Manicure, Reiki

Refreshments • Buffet Lunch • Free Car Parking at The Masonic Centre,

For more information or to book your place at 127 Ellindon, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RD Our Event contact Jill or Ruth Ruth Brinkler-Long email: [email protected] Book your place now to take part 6 Ford Close, RSVP Address: Ruth Brinkler-Long, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3DT

For a copy of our privacy policy and, if you to see have how any we questions use your regarding personal thisdata please please contact visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy . [email protected] Registered charity No 258197 Thursday 11 April,Thank 2019you to the 10am - 3pm Committee members and everyone who helped and supported to Information & Guidance from our Professionals

Visit our stands for leaflets, information and advice for make Positively people with Parkinson’s, Carer’s, Family and Friends Parkinson’s a roaring Main Events Timetable success Exercise and Therapy Demonstrations Dance and Movement Class Tai Chi • Pilates • Laughter Club You’re Invited To

Complimentary Therapies For Those with Parkinson’s Book in a free taster session with one of our therapists for Join Us At Our Event Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hand Massage, Shiatsu, Mini Manicure, Reiki

Refreshments • Buffet Lunch • Free Car Parking at The Masonic Centre,

For more information or to book your place at 127 Ellindon, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RD Our Event contact Jill or Ruth Ruth Brinkler-Long email: [email protected] Book your place now to take part 6 Ford Close, RSVP Address: Ruth Brinkler-Long, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3DT

For a copy of our privacy policy and, if you to see have how any we questions use your regarding personal thisdata please please contact visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/privacy . [email protected] Registered charity No 258197

Thank you to everyone who supported Peterborough Parkinson’s with our Celebrations & Fundraising during World Parkinson’s Awareness Week

Monday - Money Donated at Peterborough City Hospital £36.00

Wednesday - Money Donated & Collected at The Salvation Army Coffee Morning £250

Thursday - Money Donated & Raffle Sales at Positively Parkinson’s £401

A total of £687 will be sent to Parkinson’s UK towards vital research work

A big thank you to everybody who contributed during this special week for Peterborough Parkinson’s

Our Positively Parkinson’s Photographers adies Circle Membership Update. Debbie Kennedy. Membership Secretary

Peterborough Branch Membership report as of March 31st

Total members 223 • 125 are female • 98 are male

Treasurers April Monthly Report

World Parkinson’s Week £687 Money to be sent to PUK for Research

General Sales £43.00

Farcet Post Office Collection Tin £20.89

Nina Collection tIn. . £27.73

Peterborough Railway Station Collection £294.93

Sandra Juggins Donation £30

Donation anonymous £50

Recycle for Parkinson's UK Reminder that you can donate your unwanted foreign currency, coins and notes after your holidays. The money will be recycled and a cheque goes to Parkinson's UK I am collecting the currency and very happy to send your donations too, I have a good collection already and will be arranging for the box to collected later in the year Please note I am also still collecting used postage stamps which I also send to PUK to recycle for cash April Guest Speaker Bobby’s Scheme https://www.thebobbyscheme.org

Andy Cleathero from Bobby’s Scheme gave a presentation and demonstrated security products to help residents secure their homes and feel safe, For full details & to book your free home visit please use the link above or ring 01480 413311 or 07866602100

IN MEMORIAM: Peter Ford O.B.E.

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the recent passing of former committee member Peter Ford O.B.E. Peter organised many outings for the branch and was an excellent fundraiser as well as a generous personal contributor to branch funds.

As well as coping with his Parkinson’s Peter had major surgery with many complications and his declining health made attending meetings difficult. Many current members may not have known Peter but on behalf of all the branch we pass on our sympathy and condolences to his wife Janet and the family for their sad loss. April - Fundraising Coffee Morning

Fundraising Coffee Morning for Parkinson's Awareness Week at the Salvation Army

Thank to everyone who contributed to our Fundraising Coffee Morning.

Over 80 people turned up and enjoyed delicious cakes & snacks. It was a most enjoyable morning and an amazing £250 was donated.

Thank you to Judith Harvey for letting us use the Salvation Army venue & providing the tea & coffee served by the lovely Sue & Jessica.

Thanks to Joy & Dennis Martin for setting up & organising the event. Our 4 lovely ladies Debbie, Auntie Barbara, Olave & Margaret who served the cakes & finally to Alvaro Kevin Zignani & all those fabulous bakers who filled the table with the most wonderful cakes & snacks.

All monies collected & donated during the awareness week will be sent to Parkinson's UK for Research Coming Soon Diary Dates 2019

May 21st Village Hall Tuesday St Pegas Road Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12noon Peakirk PE6 7NQ Opposite Ruddy Duck Pub

May 29th Guest Speaker Sophia Stanworth Salvation Army Alzheimer’s Society Wednesday 2-4pm. Dementia Resource Centre New PE1 2AU

June 2nd Sunday Masonic Centre Sunday Lunch & Bingo afternoon Doors open 12noon Ellindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.

June 5th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

June 12th Ramblewood Inn Wednesday Coffee Morning The Village 10.15 - 12noon Orton Longuville PE2 7DN

June19th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. Yarwell

June 26th Guest Speaker Salvation Army Jodi Kaus Wednesday 2-4pm. Healthy Eating Specialist Waitrose New England PE1 2AU

June 28th Friday 7pm Parkway Sports & Social Club Quiz Night in the large Hall Doors open 6.30pm Maskew Avenue PE1 2AS

July 3rd Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

July 17th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

July 20./21 Saturday 9-4.30pm Phorpres Way Hampton Dobbies Tin Collection Sunday 9.30 - 4pm PE7 8NY

July 31st Guest Speaker Healthwatch Salvation Army Wednesday 2-4pm. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough New England PE1 2AU

Aug 7th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Aug 13th Ferry Meadows Country Park. Sailing Afternoon Tues 1-4pm. Water Sports Centre

Aug 17th Morrison’s Morrisons’s Tin Collection Saturday 9-4pm. Brothehood Park Peterborough

Aug 21st Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

Aug 28th Guest Speaker Salvation Army Whitney Holmes Wednesday 2-4pm. Occupational Therapist New England PE1 2AU

Aug 31st Sept 4th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Sept 7th Saturday Masonic Centre Summer BBQ & Games afternoon 3-8pm Ellindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.

Sept 14th Raffle with all proceeds to Saturday Night Peterborough Greyhound track Peterborough Parkinson’s Time TBC to help sell tickets .

Sept 18t Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

Sept 29th Walk for Parkinson’s 1, 3 or 10 mile Sunday 10am Stamford Team Peterborough Shakers

Oct 2nd Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Oct 16th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

Oct 25th Friday 7pm Parkway Sports & Social Club Quiz Night in the large hall Doors open 6.30pm Maskew Avenue PE1 2AS

Oct 26/27 Saturday 9-4.30pm Phorpres Way Hampton Dobbies Tin Collection Sunday 9.30 - 4pm PE7 8NY

Nov 6th Wednesday 11am. Walking Group Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Nov 13th Brunch & Food Tasting Team Masonic Centre Wednesday 10-2.30pm Challenge Ellindon, Bretton PE3 8RD.

Nov 20th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

Nov 26th Dobbies Coffee Afternoon Phorpres Way Hampton With Special Guest Tuesday 2-4pm. PE7 8NY Steve Ford CEO PUK

Nov 29th Royal British Legion Race Night Friday 7-11pm 210 Broadway Yaxley PE7 3NR

Dec 4th Walking Group Wednesday 11am. Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Dec 6th Pick up & Drop Off Coach Trip Stratford Upon Avon Friday Salvation Army Street Christmas Market Leave 9am New England PE1 2AU Leave your cars for free in Car Park

Dec 11th Salvation Army Christmas Fayre Wednesday 10 -2pm New England PE1 2AU

Dec 14th Raffle with all proceeds to Saturday Night Peterborough Greyhound track Peterborough Parkinson’s Time TBC to help sell tickets .

Dec 18th Roving Ramblers Wednesday 10.15am. TBC

Dec 20th Friday Masonic Centre Branch Christmas Lunch Doors open 12noon Ellindon, Bretton PE3 8RD. Contacts Name Phone Email / Address

Ruth Brinkler-Long Chairman 07752 014998 [email protected]

Susan McNally Branch Secretary 07450 698462 [email protected]

David Long Branch treasurer 07888 997087 [email protected]

Janette Olive Parkinsons’s 0344 225 3606 [email protected] 0344 225 3618 Candy Stokes Advisors [email protected]

Lisa Lowe Volunteer Coordinator 0344 225 3614 [email protected]

Carolyn, Danielle Parkinson’s 0330 726 0077 [email protected] Press Option 2 Karen & Kirsty Nurses

Depending on the level of urgency it may not be possible to return your call on the same day, however, we will try and ensure you receive a response very soon

Parkinson’s Support Line 0808 800 0303

If you have Parkinson's, or you know someone who has, you probably have a lot of questions and some worries. You can turn to us. Our free, confidential helpline is available for anyone affected by Parkinson's across the UK.

SAVE the DATE Team Peterborough Shakers will be organising a team walk Further details to follow in next months Shaker

EVENT START DATE AND TIME Sunday 29th September 2019 - 10:00 AM Find the next number in the series What am I ?

I am a nine letter word. 434623 I am the exact inverse to expression ‘neighbourly and active’ I contain the word ‘over’ May Sudoku I begin with a vowel

April Spring Crossword. Answers

We would like to thank our sponsor armadillo self storage for their support of the Peterborough branch of Parkinson’s UK

The branch manager is offering members of Peterborough Parkinson’s a discount Please take a copy of the Shaker magazine in to discuss discounts & availability

https://www.bigyellow.co.uk/store/peterborough-self-storage/ My Sort of Poetry

I have always, since being in senior school, enjoyed poetry, though I do prefer the comic type, as the more serious, whilst being very talented, I don’t really understand. Those of you who remember Neil Smith will remember his beautiful phrases, but I don’t think many of us understood what he was talking about.

I can usually find humour in most things, and I hope this comes across in my work and that you find my poems amusing. I also enjoy creating a cartoon and can put these with a poem to make it my own. Apart from illustrating the book, I make “occasion” cards and put an ode in them so that they are more personal to the recipient, as I think it’s nice to get something that someone has taken the trouble to do personally and which doesn’t come straight from Clintons. The woman at the bus stop was waiting with me for the #2 bus and I thought what a lovely cartoon she would make. I do hope she doesn’t recognise herself! I usually ask people if they mind me drawing on their assets and I can’t think of one person who has refused. Of course, my husband is a great source of inspiration for me. But not always“in the best possible taste”. I am donating all the proceeds from the book to Parkinson’s and have paid for the printing independently. I sold out of the first print number in less than a week and will be making a donation of £145.00 (provided everyone whose taken one with a promise to pay later, does so). I am really chuffed as I hadn’t thought so many people would be interested. I am in negotiation to get more printed as I have a few more orders and I should like to put some out at one or two of our events.

Anyway, my thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy and supported me in my efforts.

Celia Patience.

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