Current News
Friday 5th September 2025
Leigh Stroud from Parkinson’s UK spoke at the branch meeting to promote a free taster session for Conductive Education. Use the link below to book your place.
110 High Street
Henfield BN5 9DA
Branch Meeting 5th September
Join me on a journey through Swan Photography. I’ve captured stunning photographs of the River Thames in Bourne End and Southwater Country Park. Together, we’ll learn about the fascinating life cycle of the iconic Swan, a symbol of British history. We’ll also discover the conservation efforts protecting these magnificent creatures in our modern world. Let’s explore the Thames and discover the wonders of the Swan!
Sunday 31st August 2025
Our next branch meeting, on Friday 5th September, will feature a talk about Swans by our own Jeremy Collyer. You can get a sneak preview of his wildlife photography skills at Jeremy Collyer Photography.
Friday 29th August 2025
An email from Dennis about a Boat Trip to Chichester. If you are interested, then please let Dennis know by email, or at the branch meeting on the 5th September.
Tuesday 5th August 2025
A message from Mike Onley:
Hi Everyone,
I hope you’re all doing well and have survived the heatwave followed by the storm! Hot weather can affect many of us quite badly, often exacerbating symptoms, so please do your best to stay cool and take rest when you need it.
Many thanks to all of you who took part in the recent Tesco collection. We raised nearly £700 on the day - brilliant work!
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Newbridge Collection on 16th August.
🚤 Boat Trip (Cancelled): Apologies to those who hoped to join the boat trip on the 2nd of August. Unfortunately, it had to be cancelled due to the dry conditions. We’re hoping to reschedule for 18th October - stay tuned!
- 🌿 Sussex Prairie Gardens Visit: we have decided to take another visit to Sussex Prairie Gardens, everyone enjoyed it last year.
- 📅 Saturday, 23rd August
- ⏰ Meet at 11:00 AM
- 💰 Admission: £12 per person (We’ll cover the cost of cream teas!)
- 📝 Let Dennis or Emma know if you’d like to come, and whether you would like a cream tea. Partners and friends welcome along with well behaved dogs!
I am putting the latest network news on the website, you may find some interesting articles here.
We look forward to seeing you at the gardens.
Best wishes,
Mike
Saturday 11th July 2025
Mike Onley has recommended the Incurable Optimist show by Paul Mayhew-Archer.
“See the poster for a chance to support the ‘Parky Charter’, raise some money for Parkinson's UK and see some top comedy, organised by our colleagues in Hastings.”
A Summer Message
Summer Country Party, Canal Boat Trip & the Parky Charter
Future Events
Friday 5th September 2025 - 11:30
Next Branch Meeting at Mannings Heath Village Hall.
A talk about Swans by Jeremy Collyer.
Thursday 11th September 2025 - 7:00 pm
Next Working Age Group Meeting at The Sports Club in Southwater.
Thursday 9th October 2025 - 2:30 pm
We have provisionally booked the 32 seater Richmond. The price depends on numbers, but will be between £12 and £15 per person. The branch will pay for the waitress service cream tea.
The venue is 37 miles (about 50 minutes) from Horsham. Disability access is good and there are some members who will give a lift if the journey is a problem.