Events so far in 2024
This young Man Josh swam the Thames 13 1/2 km and raised £840 for our cause well done Josh
We took these two Fillies to the Brighton races had a great day out
this is our 6th Anniversary Cake Dated April 4th 2024
Roy Orbison Night to remember
On Saturday 10th February 2024 we put on a Spectacular One man show by Dave Collison, He was Brilliant as Roy Orbison, the second part of the Show was his Human Jukebox which was amazing with his rendition of songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
The Night went well with a Raffle in the Interval
A New Venture
We started a new Venture this Year at the Free Church in Lower Road Hullbridge, we called it E.F.P. ( Exercise for Parkinson’s ).
On the Second Tuesday of every Month we meet at the Church at 1100hrs till 1300hrs for one hour of exercise and then a hour of a cuppa and a chat, We have two wonderful people that offer they services free both are experts in Tia chi, and they have taken movements that people with P.D can do seated and to help there Balance.
We charge £5.00 pp as we do have a charge for the hall
2023 a year to remember
In 2023 we had some wonderful times going to Brighton Races, Romford Dogs,Afternoon tea, and many more things.
Covid-19
Covid 19 is still with us and the necessary precautions are being implemented where possible and the wearing of masks is optional
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.
