Hyde Hall 2019

Hyde Hall 2019 -1Wednesday 12th June 2019 saw our Parkinson’s cafe assemble at the Hullbridge Community Centre for a trip out to Hyde Hall. Pouring with rain, we were greeted by our driver Danny before making the half hour journey to Hyde Hall.
On arrival, Holly (our tour guide) came on board to give us welcome stickers and a map of the grounds before disembarking. We then made our way to the restaurant for a welcome cup of tea before going our separate ways to investigate the wonderful scenery. (For those who could not make the hill, a buggy ride was available)
Being the month of June, the roses were in full bloom and very aromatic…the gardeners were out in force planting new saplings for the coming year and the vegetable dome was an abundance of crops nearly ready for harvest. Walking around the lakes and watching the ducks,  Hyde Hall was a place of tranquility. Despite the weather, there were plenty of huts for you to sit in and watch the world go by.
A visit to the Queen Mother’s garden and the dry oasis is a must to visit and for those who ventured further afield there was the woodland area.
Making our way back to the entrance you’ll find a big gift shop and garden centre where you could purchase plants or souvenirs.
Finally, We all met up for lunch at the spacious restaurant for reasonably priced food and refreshments before returning to the coach for our journey home.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and asked if we could arrange more trips out, which I am sure there will be in the future.
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Colin Rickards

My Interview with BBC Essex

On 22nd April 2019 I was invited back by BBC Essex and Sadie Nine to talk about our Parkinson’s Cafe in Hullbridge, Essex.

This follows on from my last interview given on 11th April 2018 – World Parkinson’s Day where I had the privilege of being able to talk about my struggles with Parkinson’s Disease and how I came to open our first Parkinson’s Cafe in Hullbridge, Essex.

You can listen to my interviews below:

22.04.2019

11.04.2018

 

Our Parkinson’s Cafe is open the first Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise stated) at the Hullbridge Community Centre and third Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise stated) at the Hullbridge Sports & Social, so please feel free to drop by for a cuppa tea and a friendly chat.

Pub Quiz Evening – 28th March 2019

Pub Quiz Evening at The Anchor Pub – Hullbridge

Parkinsons Cafe - Hullbridge - Pub Quiz - 28.03.2019

I am pleased to confirm that a Pub Quiz will take place at The Anchor Pub, Hullbridge with All ticket sales and any other donations to be made to The Parkinson’s Cafe Hullbridge.

Details Below :-

Date – Thursday 28th March
Time – 7pm arrival for a 7.30pm start
Price – £5 per person (cash on the night)
Team – A maximum of 6 people per team
Format – General knowledge quiz

Prizes for top scoring teams.

Hope to see you all there.

Colin Rickards

Christmas Party

Christmas Party at the Parkinson’s Cafe in Hullbridge

Parkinsons Cafe Hullbridge - Christmas PartyTuesday 18th December 2018 marked the final Parkinson’s Cafe of the year and our Christmas Party.

A fun Christmas Quiz, presided over by host Colin Rickards (above) was won by Brian and Francis with 22 points with Marion and John coming second with 20 points.

This was followed by a sing song of carols by the Hullbridge Free Church which went down very well by all.

Parkinson’s Cafe – Hullbridge would like to wish everyone associated with us a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year for 2019.

Christmas Fair – Hullbridge Parish Council

Hullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe participated in this years Parish Council Christmas Fair raising £140 towards keeping the cafe open in 2019.

Hullbridge Parkinsons cafe - Colin Rickards Interview

Our day was set to get better when I was invited on stage and presented with a letter informing us that Hullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe was the Parish Councils chosen charity for 2019.

Hullbridge Parkinsons Cafe - Donation

A massive thank you to everyone for making this possible.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Colin Rickards

Event – 5th June 2018

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Mother’s ruin – Irene White

Our cafe today (1st May 2018) really went well with three new people and their Carers joining us. Our guest speaker, Irene spoke about herself and how she overcame the shakes to paint beautiful Pictures.

Alison won a box of chocolates in the raffle, which was well received.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for our next cafe gathering on the 5th June 2018 when Fay, a dance instructor, will be here to talk about how dance can help Parkinson’s sufferers.

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