Parkinson's UK Shrewsbury Branch January 2025 Update
- Parkinson's UK Shrewsbury Branch
- Jan 10, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 30, 2025
News Bulletin
Happy New Year! On Wednesday 15 January we will meet for our first social of 2025. We'll be starting with a brief review and celebration of the things that took place last year before presenting the 2024 accounts showing how activities are funded, how we go about raising money and where we spend it!
The social will continue with a talk and Q&A from neurologist Dr Suzy Thompson, who works at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital specialising in movement disorders and Parkinson's. This should be a really informative session – hope to see you there!
Dates For Your Diary
Our monthly socials are held at Beaconsfield Club in the centre of Shrewsbury (opposite the bus station) on the third Wednesday of the month, from 11am to 12.15pm.
These friendly meetings are FREE. They’re an opportunity to get together with like-minded people and find mutual support over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. All are welcome. The club has a car park and disabled access.
Physiotherapy (free): Mon 13 and 27 January, 11am-12pm at ‘Central’, above Palmer’s coffee shop, Claremont St, SY1 1QG.
Parkinson’s Exercise Hub (free): Wed 8, 15, 22 and 29 January, 10am-12pm at Smithy’s Bar, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST.
Speech & Language Therapy (free): Usually 2nd and 4th Thursday, 2pm-3pm at Radbrook Green Community Centre, Calverton Way, SY3 6DZ; however, due to illness the session on 9 January is cancelled. Please refer to the events calendar on our website to confirm Thursday, 23 January.
BRANCH CONTACT DETAILS
Website: www.shrewsburyparkinsons.com
Email: sec.shrewsbury.parkinsons@gmail.com
Mobile: 07879 338895
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