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Sep 12, 20181 min read
The Community Garden noticeboard
The Community Garden generates a lot of interest from dog-walkers, runners and everyone else who passes by on the bridlepath in West...
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Sep 5, 20181 min read
Getting ready for the Grand Opening
We're delighted that Paul Mayhew-Archer, who has Parkinson's and is the creator the the Vicar of Dibley, has agreed to formally open the...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
Nearly there...
After the hardcore was laid, we had another bit of good news when Grundon Sand and Gravel agreed to donate tons of self binding gravel...
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May 28, 20181 min read
The Hardcore Challenge!
Our friends at the Engine House Gym in Ardington love a challenge, so we thought we'd offer them the chance to help us distribute tons of...
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May 15, 20181 min read
Some serious digging...
We're starting to make some great progress now, with the creation of pathways that will eventually be filled with hardcore and gravel....
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May 10, 20181 min read
The wildflower meadow is in!
Following a fantastic donation from Wildflower Turf, we will now have our own wildlflower meadow as part of the Community Garden! This...
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May 10, 20181 min read
The helipad is ready...
Actually, it is our new centrepiece sitting area, now defined by some very smart metal edging which will provide the retaining wall for...
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May 4, 20182 min read
Toilet talk ...
Constipation is common in people with Parkinson’s. Peristalsis(muscle contraction) controlled by the intrinsic nervous system is...
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Apr 15, 20182 min read
Pinnochio ...
Don’t treat me like Pinnochio a wooden doll who has no soul I have a heart and feelings too but often hidden away from view Don’t treat...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
Work begins in earnest...
After months of planning and discussion, we have decided to build the garden using almost entirely volunteer labour and keep our costs to...
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Apr 4, 20183 min read
They don’t come any fresher than growing your own
The health benefits of gardening are well documented - good for both physical and mental health. And following on from last month’s blog...
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Mar 7, 20181 min read
Marking out the space
Based on the draft design produced by Garden Art, we've decided to keep the main round sitting area that will define the garden design....
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Feb 28, 20183 min read
Eating well for less ...
Over the past year food prices have risen faster than the overall rate of inflation in the UK and this is a trend that will continue over...
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Jan 26, 20182 min read
Make meals count in 2018
There is no diet or miracle food that will cure Parkinson's however we do know that dietary patterns, dietary quality and certain...
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Jan 11, 20181 min read
Christmas Quiz results ...
A big 'Thank You' to everyone who entered The Christmas Quiz 2017. A total of £350 was raised for Parkinsons.Me charity. The winner,...
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Dec 6, 20171 min read
Exciting ideas for the new Community Garden!
Following the acquisition of the land for the new Community Garden in West Lockinge, we now have a draft design. The plan is very...
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Nov 19, 20171 min read
Dopamine Agonists
See link to Dopamine Agonist forum post below ... https://www.parkinsons.me/forum/pd-me-1/dopamine-agonist-my-real-life-experience...
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Nov 12, 20171 min read
Boxing Day Family Fun Run/Walk
#Parkinsons #Wantage #BoxingDay
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Nov 7, 20171 min read
Weekly vBlog #2
#Plank4Parkinsons #Parkinsonsblog #Parkinsons #WolfRun
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