Dancing, Digging Deep and Donations: the 24 hour non-stop danceathon
On Saturday 26th October 2019 my Sister and I embarked on a 24 hour non-stop danceathon to raise awareness and money for Parkinson’s UK. Here’s my abridged account of…
Life Drawing Wednesdays – more than just an art class.
Wednesday evenings have gradually become the highlight of the week for me. At 7pm the regulars arrive for our two hour life drawing session in a reassuringly predictable order. We…
Hopes and Fears
So this week there's some positive news about a possible new treatment for Parkinson's disease: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49713407. It sounds promising and my immediate reaction was excitement, relief and above all a…
Living With Mr P: Our First Anniversary
I’m still me! A simple statement. One I wasn’t so sure I’d be able to say on 6th September 2018 when I got the formal diagnosis. Mr P has brought…
Awareness and Art……..
It was a strange day yesterday: the eve of World Parkinson's day, and my six month PD review appointment at the wonderful QMC Nottingham. The waiting room provides a harsh…