EDINBURGH BRANCH MEETINGS

Programme 2011 to 2012

St James Thistle Hotel (Trinity Suite)
107 Leith Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SW
How to find it
Meetings start at 2.00pm and close at 4.00pm

Wednesday 14th September
The Parkinson's Specialist Nurse Team

Wednesday 12th October
Focus on Research

Wednesday 9th November
Katherine Crawford, Manager, Parkinson's UK Scotland
Sleep and Parkinson's

Wednesday 7th December
Christmas Lunch

2012

Wednesday 11th January
Dr Conor Maguire
Parkinson’s Service Developments

Wednesday 8th February
Joel Houck
Members Interactive Discussion Session

Wednesday 14th March
Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 11th April
Dr Tilo Kunath
Can cells from people with familial Parkinson's be used to find a cure?

The Annual Coffee Morning. April –Date & Venue to be confirmed

ACTIVITIES

A range of opportunities for people to keep active in every way – so important in Parkinson’s.
Contact: Liz McBain on 0131 315 2493
Liz@edinburghparkinsons.org

Swimming – Braidburn School
107 Oxgangs Road North
Mondays 6.15pm-7.15pm TERM TIME ONLY
Commencing 30th August 2010

Indoor Bowling – Portobello Indoor Bowls and
Leisure Centre, Westbank Street
Tuesdays 1.45pm-3.00pm ALL YEAR

Gentle Exercise at Drylaw Parish Church
Thursdays 1.30pm-3.00pm ALL YEAR
Lynne Scott

Gentle Exercise at Portobello
Wednesdays 11.30am-12.30pm ALL YEAR

Art Group
With Christine Ellis Mon. 10.30-12 Noon
Fortnightly from 5th September 2011
At 119,Craigleith Hill Avenue

Fife / Edinburgh Bowls Challenge
Date and details to be advised

Annual Quiz Night
Friday November 18th - Eric Liddell Centre

Ceilidh
May 2012 - Date and Venue to be advised

HYDROTHERAPY AT ASTLEY AINSLIE

A Hydrotherapy course for Parkinson's is planned at the Astley Ainslie starting on October 5th 2011 for 6 weeks. Individual assessment for the course will take place in September.
Further courses are planned for 2012. Provisional dates are:
18th April for 6 weeks.
3rd October for 6 weeks.

For further information or if you want to apply for a place contact
Kate Mark on 0131 663 3108
Kate@edinburghparkinsons.org

SINGING4FUN!

Community singing for those with Parkinson's their carers, family, friends and anyone who wants to join in.

Relaxing, cheerful and tailored to suit all levels, these upbeat classes will lift your spirits! Come along and free your natural voice with Voice Coach, Wendy Carle Taylor. No experience necessary, no auditions, Professional voice care tips, fun vocal exercises, varied repertoire of songs, lovely melodies - and the thrill of singing well together!

Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00 pm at Marchmont St. Giles Church hall, Kilgraston Road
September 6th - October 11th, October 25th - December 8th
2012
January 10th - February 7th, February 21st - March 27th, April 17th - June 26th

Wednesdays 7.00 - 9.00 pm at The Gillis Centre, Strathearn Road.
September 7th - October 12th, October 26th - December 7th,
2012
January 11th - February 8th, February 22nd - March 28th, April 18th - June 27th

Cost £3.00 per person; £5.00 per couple (concessions negotiable)

Contact Cathie Quinn on 0131 557 6438
Cathie@edinburghparkinsons.org
www.wendycarletaylor.com

Dance 4PwPs

 A ‘dance movement’ class for persons with Parkinson's, their caregivers and friends, taught by professional dancers with live musical accompaniment.

Held at DanceBase in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, EH1 2JU / 0131 225 5525 www.dancebase.co.uk

Fortnightly on Wednesdays 11.00am -12.30pm (contact Mo –  mo@edinburghparkinsons.org / 07958 657643 - for current dates)

How much;   £3 per person, £5 per couple (ie; PwP and/or partner/carer) members of Edinburgh branch, Parkinson’s UK. All welcome.

This class is for anyone with Parkinson's, at any stage, as well as caregivers and friends. No dance experience is required and we use elements from many styles of dance to create an enjoyable, stimulating, artistic experience for those attending.  Whilst ‘moving’, on chairs, at a barre, or standing, everyone in class explores comfortable, dance movements in an enjoyable, non-pressured social environment where live music energizes, enriches and empowers.
It is inspired by and closely follows the Mark Morris Dance Group’s ‘Dance for Parkinson’s’© teaching method built on the  premise that professionally trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge is useful to persons with Parkinson’s.  Dancers know all about stretching and strengthening muscles, balance and rhythm, and most importantly, how to use their thoughts, imagination, eyes, ears and touch to control their movements.
Come join us, try and see!

Mo Morgan