Parkinson's Cheltenham and District Branch

Cheltenham Events

Regular Events

Branch meetings on the final Tuesday each month. We meet monthly at St Mark’s Methodist Church Hall for an informal get together to mingle, chat and to enjoy regular talks on a variety of subject, often linked to Parkinson’s. Free parking and disabled access. Teas, coffees and biscuits provided. Everyone welcome – No booking required.

Table tennis club every Friday 2.00 – 4.00pm in St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke’s Place, GL53 7HP. Cost £3 pp, £5 couples. All abilities welcome. There is disabled access and parking. Everyone welcome – No booking required.

Drop-in coffee mornings on the second Wednesday each month at the Norwood Arms, Leckhampton, GL53 OAX from 11.00am to 12.30pm. There is disabled access and parking. NB: the Norwood pay and display car park has a £3 per day charge which will be refunded to customers. Everyone welcome – No booking required.

Our second drop-in coffee morning usually held on the third Thursday each month at the Beefeater Cross Hands, Tewkesbury Rd, GL51 9SL has been cancelled. We plan to introduce a Walk-in Cafe in April allowing everyone to enjoy a social walk followed by coffee at different places each month. Alternatively, just join us for coffee. Everyone welcome.

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May 2024 

June 2024

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

October 2024

November 2024

Wed 8th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

Wed 12th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

 

Wed 10th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

 

 

Wed 14th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

Wed 11th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

 

Wed 9th 

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Café

Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
GL53 OAX

11.00-12.30

 

Dates TBA

Watch this space for programme of events later in 2024.

Or why not contact us if you have an idea

 

Thurs 16th

Walking Cafe 

Meet 10.30 in front of Cheltenham Town Hall for an hour -long circular walk through 2 of Cheltenham’s historic parks. We’ll then meet for coffee at the cafe in Imperial Gardens.

Weather dependent so please check this site on the day.

Thurs 20th

Walking Cafe 

Another leisurely walk and chat followed by a coffee stop. Or just join us for the coffee!

Thurs 18th

Walking Cafe 

Another leisurely walk and chat followed by a coffee stop. Or just join us for the coffee!

 

Thurs 15th

There is no walking cafe in August

 

Thurs 19th

Walking Cafe 

Another leisurely walk and chat followed by a coffee stop. Or just join us for the coffee!

 

Mon 14th

Gloucestershire Parkinson’s UK Conference.

Details to follow

 

All day

Gloucester Rugby Club, Kingsholm

 

Tue  28th

2pm coffee/tea

 

 

2.30pm
Group discussion 

Our popular discussion group will see us split into two. One group includes those with PD. The other includes those living with or caring for someone with PD.

 

St Mark’s Methodist Church Hall
Gloucester Rd
GL51 8PX

 

Tue 25th

1030 Group Outing

Join us for a day of rail heritage as we take a steam train from Cheltenham Racecourse with GWSR.

 

Spaces strictly limited and on a first come basis.  £24 pp. Carer concessions on request.

There is no meeting at St Mark’s this month Tue 27th

2pm coffee/tea

 

 

2.30pm

Quiz

A light hearted quiz with quiz master Harry!

 

St Mark’s Methodist Church Hall
Gloucester Rd
GL51 8PX

Tue 24th

2pm coffee/tea

 

 

2.30pm
Wills and POA – the taboo subject?

Simon Cook  from local law firm Willians talks us through the minefield of wills and Power of Attorney.

 

St Mark’s Methodist Church Hall
Gloucester Rd
GL51 8PX

Tue 30th

2pm coffee/tea

 

 

2.30pm
TBA 

Watch this space

 

St Mark’s Methodist Church Hall
Gloucester Rd
GL51 8PX

 

Tewkesbury Events

Branch Meetings 2023

This group meets on the first Thursday of each month.

Time: 10-45am to 12-15pm

Where: The Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP

For more info contact Amanda  on 07794 095 405  or by  email

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