News and Information Letter for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly August/September ‘21 I hope you have already spotted the changed front page. The Coronavirus restrictions black box has gone - it has been there since the April 2020 Issue. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t ever return! Returning to our meetings is not quite so straightforward. Both branches have articles outlining their plans and readers from areas covered by Mid Cornwall Branch also have a questionnaire. The back page is now a guide to activities. It will be more important than before to contact organsers in advance if you plan to attend any September meetings. The website calendar should have the most up-to-date information. Elsewhere in the issue there are details of courses both in the community and online. The Medicine Chest has some interesting news regarding Parkinson’s Nurses in Treliske Hospital. There are two more quizzes to tax your brains and even a suggestion of Christmas. Perhaps now is the time to enjoy the sunshine and have a good read of your Newsletter, Happy Reading! Looking Ahead It has been a long time since we have been able to meet up and the Committee have now had their first meeting in person. Although no date can yet be given to re-start our various group meetings, please be assured that enquiries have started and dates will be given as soon as possible when everyone will feel safe getting together again. The “ALL’s well that ENDS well” Quiz 1. In which novel does one encounter the Wilcoxes, Schlegels and Basts? 2. Which fictional character’s home is “Bag End”? 3. “At the end of the day” is a song from which musical? 4. Clive Anderson ties these up in which Radio 4 programme? 5. What is the most northerly point of mainland Britain? 6. Whose last words were “I am just going outside and may be some time”? 7. Which cities are at each end of the M3? 8. Where do the following sporting events normally end? (a) The London Marathon; (b) The Tour de France (c) The Boat Race 9. Who sang the song “Anyone can fall in love” based on the theme tune to ‘Eastenders’, and what was her role in that soap opera? 10. Which film ends with the words “And oh, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home”? 11. “The End of the Line” is a song by The Travelling Wilburys. Can you name any of the five well known band members? 12. What names are given to the ends of the Lords cricket pitch? 2 General Knowledge Quiz 1. What does the “V-J” of V-J Day stand for? 2. What is the day before Ash Wednesday? 3. How many teaspoons make up a tablespoon? 4. What colour is the District Line on London’s underground? 5. What is the only mammal that can’t fly that does fly? 6. What has a maiden thoroughbred horse never done? 7. What is the other common name for a peewit? 8. Where is the Marianas Trench? 9. What colour beards grow quickest? 10. How do you write “99” in Roman numerals? 11. What arrives at your table in Madrid if you say “La cuenta por favour”? 12. How was the world’s largest diamond sent to England in 1905? 13. What does a French road sign reading “sens unique” mean? 14. What travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour? 15. How do you write “49” in Roman numerals? 16. What precedes “and never the twain shall meet”? 17. What London landmark has an 11’ long hand? 18. What was the Silver Jubilee year for the Queen and Prince Philip? 19. Who is the Patron Saint of Scotland? 20. Where would you find “a frog” on a horse? Answers at end of Newsletter. Sing for Fun at Home Thank you for your feedback on summer singing. Gail and I have come up with a schedule which gives space for some holiday but keeps continuity. We are very lucky that Gail is happy to step in again, thank you Gail! Gail will lead the first three weeks of August and I will return in the first week of September. Full details are on the website calendar. It will be great to keep the singing, chat and fun going over the summer. Kelsey Michael 3 To Open or Not to Open? That is the Question (Sorry Shakespeare) You may have noticed that a little thing called a pandemic prevented the Mid Cornwall Branch (and the rest of the country) opening the doors to our Face to Face monthly meetings (Drop-Ins). Parkinson’s UK has been advising group leaders on the safety standards required to make any such activities possible. So, while the whole country is crystal ball gazing about third waves, new variants, mask wearing or not mask wearing etc we are trying to judge when we volunteers would be able to reinstate Drop-ins and at which venues. Please remember though, we on the committee and the lead volunteers have also been through Covid and may not be ready to ‘lead’ for a while. As I write, some early decisions are being made. It is certain that: • Not all venues will reopen straight away in September even if we get the all clear from Parkinson’s UK. • Some meetings will change venues. • Some meetings will be shorter. • Some meetings may take place at a different time of day. • We shall need more volunteers to help with some groups. A questionnaire has been formulated and included in the Mid Cornwall newsletters so that we can judge what you would like to see at future Drop-ins. Please take some time to reply. The newsletter comes out every two months. If we open up between editions, you might miss out so we need your permission to contact you when it happens. If you live in the Liskeard, Torpoint, Wadebridge, Newquay and Launceston areas and the East of the county, ring Sue Whipps and let her know you would like to hear from her when the drop-ins open up. 01503 262166 (It may be an answer machine message so leave your name and phone number to get on her list.) 4 If you live in the St Austell, Summercourt, or Fowey areas, phone Nick on 01726 61502. If there is a call minder service in operation, please state your name and telephone number. For Truro and on down to Redruth, phone Rowena on 07813 548767 For now, Kelsey’s singing group and the PD Active group will continue to operate by Zoom but again, this is subject to change if we begin meet in person You are welcome to any Drop-In, regardless of where you live, so as long as one of us has your telephone number we can keep you informed when we open. Watch this space Sue Whipps PDActive Becky, of Neuro Physio Practice, will restart the PDActive online for 10 weeks towards the end of September for all existing participants. If anyone new wishes to join this group on Zoom, they are very welcome and they need to contact Becky on 01326 561012 or email [email protected] . 5 LOCAL CONTACTS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION Parkinson’s Nurse Service Parkinson’s Nurse Service 01209 318048 [email protected] (Recorded message covering the whole county with advice, and explaining the current service) Appointment changes only (NOT Nurses) 01209 318050 Neurological Advice Service Mary Eason and Bernadette Murray 01209 318106 [email protected] (Answerphone service – please leave a message and one of the advisors will call you back) Living Well with Parkinson’s Programme Jane Rideout 07511 592318 [email protected] Website https://www.livewellwithparkinsons.uk/ Parkinson’s UK Representatives Local Parkinson’s Adviser Kirsty Maidment 0808 800 0303 [email protected] The whole of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Network Support Officer Mary Jane Hunter 0344 225 3695 [email protected] 6 LOCAL CONTACTS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION Contacts for Mid Cornwall, West Cornwall & IoS Branches Mid Cornwall Chairman Jan Wilder 01726 61502 [email protected] Vice Chairman Position vacant Secretary Sue Whipps 01503 262166 [email protected] SE Cornwall Rep Tom Bevan 01579 321132 Newsletter Kay Maycock 01208 420432 [email protected] Membership Sec Kay Maycock 01208 420432 [email protected] Treasurer Nick Wilder 01726 61502 [email protected] YOPs see Facebook group People with Parkinson’s in Cornwall West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Chairman Edward Bolitho 07980 826613 Vice Chairman Helen Hichens 01736 788309 Secretary Linda Ashmore 01736 711293 [email protected] Treasurer Rob Burt 01326 221330 Membership Sec Kay Maycock 01208 420432 [email protected] Parkinson’s UK Helpline 0808 800 0303 [email protected] 7 Promas Caring for People Cornwall Carers Service We are delighted to announce that our partnership, CRCC, Disability Cornwall & IoS, Age UK CIOS, Barnardo’s and Promas CIC were the successful bidders for the Carers Service in Cornwall. CRCC are the lead organisation in the partnership. Cornwall Carers Service will begin on 1st July 2021. We would like to share with you some information about Cornwall Carers Service. The Service has 3 levels of support: Level 1 will offer help to self-manage via a whole-age Adviceline, an interactive website, text-to-chat options, live web-chat options, Carers Emergency Card, Carers Passport, Carers Register and Carers Newsletter. Level 2 will offer enhanced support when you need it via the whole-age Adviceline where there will be a dedicated Team available to answer Carers’ calls and queries.