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The Community Garden generates a lot of interest from dog-walkers, runners and everyone else who passes by on the bridlepath in West...
Sep 12, 20181 min read
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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...
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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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...
Aug 15, 20181 min read
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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...
May 28, 20181 min read
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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....
May 15, 20181 min read
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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...
May 10, 20181 min read
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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...
May 10, 20181 min read
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Toilet talk ...
Constipation is common in people with Parkinson’s. Peristalsis(muscle contraction) controlled by the intrinsic nervous system is...
May 4, 20182 min read
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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...
Apr 15, 20182 min read
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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...
Apr 11, 20181 min read
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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...
Apr 4, 20183 min read
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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....
Mar 7, 20181 min read
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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...
Feb 28, 20183 min read
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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...
Jan 26, 20182 min read
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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,...
Jan 11, 20181 min read
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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...
Dec 6, 20171 min read
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Dopamine Agonists
See link to Dopamine Agonist forum post below ... https://www.parkinsons.me/forum/pd-me-1/dopamine-agonist-my-real-life-experience...
Nov 19, 20171 min read
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Boxing Day Family Fun Run/Walk
#Parkinsons #Wantage #BoxingDay
Nov 12, 20171 min read
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Weekly vBlog #2
#Plank4Parkinsons #Parkinsonsblog #Parkinsons #WolfRun
Nov 7, 20171 min read
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