News and Updates
đź’™WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY 11th APRILđź’™
World Parkinson's Day is marked annually on the 11th of April to raise awareness, reduce stigma and celebrate the life of Dr Parkinson.
We marked this special occasion during our April Branch meeting with Yummy Cup Cakes and special talks by Abi White (Parkinson's UKÂ Regional Lead Southeast) and David Newbold (Parkinson's UK Director of Communications).
David's presentation can be found here.
PD Frontline Needs YOU!
PD Frontline is a UK study of people with Parkinson's with two key aims:
1.       Improve understanding of genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s (GBA and LRRK2)
2.       Connect people with trials and studies, particularly those with a genetic focus
The diagram below summarises how PD Frontline works:
For more information, what they do, and who they work with, visit their website: https://pdfrontline.com/en
Fighting Fit Weekend - Applications now open!
Applications are now open for Fighting Fit weekends, specifically designed to support active people diagnosed in the past 5 years with Parkinson’s.Â
These weekends, running from Friday to Sunday, are tailored for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s within the last five years or so, and are able to take part in high-intensity physical activity with floor and standing activities.Â
At a Fighting Fit weekend you’ll have the opportunity to:
Hear from and ask questions to professionals in areas such as neuro-physiotherapy, speech and language, nutrition, medication management, and research
Take part in exercise sessions designed to keep you active and engaged
Meet others living with Parkinson’s, make new connections, and share experiences
How to apply
You can find more and apply for Fighting Fit via the Parkinson’s UK website at: parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/fighting-fit
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email: [email protected] or call Katy on 0344 225 3750.
Scam Awareness
In our March Branch meeting we were joined by Eve Chason, Bucks Community Safety Officer, and Alan Parker, Trading Standards Scam Champion to speak about Scam Awareness.
It was a very informative and interesting talk, providing helpful advice from local experts.
If you have you been, or are you worried about being, scammed and would like more information, please get in contact.
Have you remembered to renew your membership and increase the fee to £15?Â
All memberships will now run from January 1st.
Please visit here for more information or please contact Paulann:  [email protected]
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We will no longer be sending out branch newsletters, but monthly branch updates. This will soon include a calendar of all activities and events.Â
For further information about any activities or meetings please contact our branch secretary, Neru:Â Â [email protected]
* A HUGE Thank You to both The Rotary Clubs of Burnham Beeches and Maidenhead *
The Rotary Club is a global network of local community groups who spend time helping schools, charities, voluntary groups, locally and overseas, by raising funds, offering their time and experience, while meeting new people and developing friendships and having fun.
The Burnham Beeches branch very kindly donated ÂŁ500 and the Maidenhead branch have chosen Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead Parkinson's Branch as one of their charities for 2026.
If you have any spare time and would like to join our branch as a Volunteer please see below for details: ️