Walk for Parkinson’s 20th July 2019 – Greenwich
On 20th July 2019 we did a one mile walk around Greenwich Park for Parkinson’s UK raising a total of £157.00. Well done to all that took part.
Walk for Parkinson’s 2019
7th July 2019 and the weather was just right for a 2 mile walk around Hyde Hall in aid of Parkinson’s.
Setting off with my Grand daughter Chanel (who stepped in at the last minute as a replacement for my wife Christina) our walk started across varied terrain eventually arriving at the finishing line a good 35 minutes later to a rapturous applause ahead of all the other 2 milers, receiving our medals and some light refreshments.
We managed to raise over £300 for this wonderful cause.
Hyde Hall 2019
Wednesday 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.
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.
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.
