Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885857)

Cheers Cashy.

Take it you're not going to Morecambe then, you could have dropped me off.

:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 885912)

Morecambe the only entertaining thing there is watching the traffic lights change

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888603)

After mentioning earlier today there was a chance Hyndburn Borough Council could be in a position to make a donation to our group, I've just found out they can, and we've been granted £350.00.

This really is fantastic news, as it more than covers our accommodation costs for a whole year. Any other money we raise can now be used directly to help people.

On behalf of the local Parkinson's support group I'd like to than the council, and say how much this is appreciated.

On a personal level I'd like to thank Peter Britcliffe, who has supported our group throughout the year, which has included putting people who live with Parkinson's disease in touch with the group.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885621)

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Neurolgical Alliance are hosting a meeting in Lancaster on March 11th.

This will be a chance for national and local politicans to meet people with neurological diseses, and better understand the challenges faced.

It will hopefully lead to their support when lobbying for continued research, and disability rights.

I received a note from Parkinson's UK head office this morning, and I was genuinley very pleased to read that Graham Jones will hopefully be able to attend this event.

Sadly because of work commitments, or medical appointments no other member of the committee of the Hyndburn & Ribble Valley support group will be able to attend.

Since I can't drive that far, and fear using the train, if it's a bad walking day, I'm struggling to say how I'll get there, but will do everything in my power to be there too.

On behalf of the local group Graham, thank you for indicating you'll try and be there. It is appreciated.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888603)

After mentioning earlier today there was a chance Hyndburn Borough Council could be in a position to make a donation to our group, I've just found out they can, and we've been granted £350.00.

This really is fantastic news, as it more than covers our accommodation costs for a whole year. Any other money we raise can now be used directly to help people.

On behalf of the local Parkinson's support group I'd like to than the council, and say how much this is appreciated.

On a personal level I'd like to thank Peter Britcliffe, who has supported our group throughout the year, which has included putting people who live with Parkinson's disease in touch with the group.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 901715)

Tesco's invited us to do a flag/collection day in their Accrington store today.

We raised over £200.00 for the local Parkinson's support group, which is fantastic.

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously.

Personally, hearing about loved ones who had the disease, from some of those who gave us donations, I found very moving.

I even managed to hold my bucket without it rattling...too much. Which we weren't offically allowed to do.

:rolleyes::D

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 901720)

Did you manage to get one of those cheap legs of lamb?

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 901726)

That's not a bad days takings for a store collection

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 901737)

Really made me feel that the majority of people are kind and good.

:)