LAST Tuesday, Manfield Parkinsons' support group held a festive lunch at the Delatite Hotel celebrating Christmas in July.
Chairman Charles Gilbert organised the day.
There were 20 people in attendance with a special guest appearance from Mr Claus himself.
“It’s Christmas in July for us Parkinsons' sufferers,” he said.
“I hadn’t seen many Santas running around the neighbourhood, so we thought we’d run our own celebration."
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The Parkinsons' group meets on the second Tuesday of each month between 12pm and 2pm.
“Usually we have a meal, then a speaker, but this Tuesday was a little bit different,” Charles said.
“This is a group that gets together to blow off steam, because Parkinsons is very difficult at the best of times.
“Going to a venue like this allows everyone to have a good time, eat, drink and be merry.”
