Current News
Friday 28th November 2025
Dennis still has plenty of Christmas cards available. There are five designs at £3.50 per pack of 10; £2.00 of which goes to the local group. Free delivery in Horsham, or you can buy them at the December branch meeting.
Thursday 13th November
Last Friday's Branch Meeting with Dr Eva Bunting was very well attended, the presentation was superb with lots of useful information and advice regarding sleep and Parkinson's. If you missed it you can view the synopsis document with a link to a video of the presentation here. You can also find this presentation and also Dr Bunting's previous presentation on Excercise in the Branch Meeting archive here.
Saturday 8th November 2025
Now in its fourth year, Paul Dodd is arranging Father Christmas at The Garden Centre. We provide Santa and Elf, as well as volunteers to handle the collections.
Venue
UpCountry Garden and Country Store
Lewes Road
Scaynes Hill
RH17 7NG
Dates
Saturday 29th November 2025
Sunday 7th December 2025
Sunday 14th December 2025
Saturday 20th December 2025
Times
Saturday 10am to 4:30pm
Sunday 10am to 3:30pm
Friday 7th November 2025
Branch Meeting News
There are spaces available at the Physio Led Gym @ Horsham Hospital session on Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm.
The cost is £32 pounds for 8 sessions. If you are interested, then please contact Helen Winstanley on 01403 249 842.
Paul has now finalised details of the Branch Christmas Lunch.
Dennis has supplied some details about the proposed Parkinson's Choir in the foyer of Horsham Hospital. This is a chance to promote goodwill and raise funds.
The date (to be confirmed) is Thursday 4th December at noon.
Practice sessions (to be confirmed) will be last two Thursdays of November around midday.
If anyone wants to sing at this event, then please let Nikki know ASAP.
9th October 2025
24 members of our branch had a fantastic day out. They enjoyed a wonderful 2-hour Cream Tea Cruise on the Chichester Ship Canal aboard the 32-seater Richmond. The cruise was ably crewed by Keith and Mark.
We savoured uninterrupted views of the countryside, Cathedral, and South Downs. Of course, we couldn’t miss the local scone, jam, and clotted cream, served with a choice of tea or coffee.
As we glided past the wildflowers and reed beds, we were captivated by the reflections in the water and the unique views of the cathedral and South Downs. We even spotted wild birds and other animals in their natural habitat.
It was a truly memorable day, and everyone had a great time.
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First Wednesday of each month 7 to 9 pm
Inego and his wife Maria dancing a few steps in Mannings Heath village hall.For video click here.
We need a few more members to come and join us on the first Wednesday of each month 7 to 9 pm with a refreshment break.Its really a social gathering with some dance thrown in.
Argentine Tango and the music helps overcome symptoms and is great fun. If you can walk you can do it. No wrong steps only variations!
Contact Paul Dodd
Future Events
Friday 5th December 2025 - 11:30 am
Branch Meeting at Mannings Heath Village Hall.
Will feature the Trafalgar Choir with a festive feel.
Thursday 18th December 2025 - 7:00 pm
Next Working Age Group Meeting the WAG Christmas Meal at the Black Jug in Horsham.
WAG Christmas Meal
Thursday 18th December 2025 - 7:00 pm
We have booked 32 spaces at The Black Jug for the WAG Christmas Meal.
You can see the menu if you click on the link.
Emma will be in contact to forward your choices to the pub. The plan is for people to pay for their meals and drinks on the day, less the £10 deposit.
This will be the only WAG social meet up in December.
Christmas Lunch
Saturday 17th January 2026 - 12:00 for lunch at 12:30
By popular demand we will at Roffey Park Institute again.
The subsidised cost will be £30 each for one member and one guest. Additional guests will pay £39.50.
Address - Forest Road, Horsham, RH12 4TB
Please let Paul know if you are coming, preferably before 10th December. If possible indicate your menu choices (e.g. salmon, turkey, pud) .
Payment to the branch account, or Dennis at the 5th December branch meeting.
(Name: “Parkinsons UK Hor” Number: 53773574 Sort Code: 20-00-00)
The closing date is 31st December, so if you are on the list, payment will still be required even if you don't come.