Category: Events

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.

Anniversary Tea at the Golf Course

Thirty five people from the Parkinson’s cafe, Hullbridge enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at the TRC Golf and Country Club to mark our first anniversary, celebrated with an afternoon tea.

Pub Quiz Evening – 28th March 2019

Pub Quiz Evening at The Anchor Pub – Hullbridge

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

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.

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.

A massive thank you to everyone for making this possible.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Colin Rickards

Event – 5th June 2018

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.

Event – 1st May 2018

On the 1st May 2018, Irene (an 82 year old lady with Parkinson’s) will talk about her paintings and how she is coping.