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Scroll down to see a selection of pictures from past events and members’ sessions.
During the Covid lockdown, many of our members were finding ways to be creative. These were shared at our Zoom meetings and on our Facebook page in the Spring of 2021 as the Show-and-Tell Neuro Central Gallery. Here’s another chance to see the inspired and inventive results.
Kurling Fun
Auchterarder - November 2019
Strathearn and Strathallan Action Partnership (SESA)
In July 2019, we were promoting Neuro Central and raising an awareness of projects funded by the Strathearn and Strathallan Action Partnership (SESA) at the Auchterarder Community Bus Group Coffee Morning in Aytoun Hall in Auchterarder.
Physio Active Classes
Thanks to grants from Stirling Voluntary Enterprise, Stirling Council, Strathallan Strathearn Decide, Auchterarder Common Goods Fund and Co-op Community Fund, Neuro Central were able to offer weekly exercise classes and one-to-one Physiotherapy in 2019. These were led by Katy Page and Ali Allanach, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapists at our bases in Stirling and Auchterarder. We were also able to purchase various exercise equipment, games (Boccia & Kurling) and supportive chairs.
Christmas 2018
Christmas Lunch sponsored by Waitrose
As part of the annual ‘Waitrose at Christmas’ campaign, Neuro Central was selected to receive a special Christmas Lunch hosted by the store.
On Monday 10 December, members and volunteers of Neuro Central enjoyed the occasion at our new premises in Stirling County Cricket Club. We were so pleased to see so many of our members were able to attend. Members from Tayside were bused down from Auchterarder thanks to our volunteer bus driver Graham Jackson who kindly drove the Auchterader Community Bus to the Stirling. It was a great opportunity for all our members from across Forth Valley and Tayside to meet and get to know one another. Staff from Waitrose gave up their free time to prepare and serve the beautiful lunch to the happy diners.
We are extremely grateful for the amazing support we have received from Waitrose since we were established 2½ years ago.
We also received £1,325 as well as the Christmas Lunch, which was a real treat for our members. Thanks to all concerned and, in particular, the Waitrose customers who chose to support us. We would also like to thank Jon Taylor, Manager of Stirling County Cricket Club and his team for helping us settle into our new premises at SCCC and making our Christmas Lunch a great success.
Scottish Health Council
Consultation on the draft General Standards for
Neurological Care and Support
In Autumn 2018, Neuro Central welcomed Derek Blues, Kelly Tulloch, Karen Rankin and Claire Llewellyn (Scottish Health Council) to our Stirling and Auchterarder sessions to enable us to engage our thoughts on the draft General Standards for Neurological Care and Support. Our members were able to give feedback on the care they received leading up to their diagnosis and present standards. This was done in small groups, using an on-line survey and post-it board notes.
Stirling County Cricket Club
Our new venue for Stirling
It was great to see so many of our members settling into our new venue at Stirling County Cricket Club. We plan to hold two sessions a month at the Cricket Club from 11:00 to 1:00. As usual we will continue to run the first Monday of the month and also the third Monday of the month.
We will have our therapists on hand offering first come, first serve, massage / reflexology. Information sessions will also be planned so please look for updated information on this website.
Drumming Therapy
Neuro Central getting down to the beat of the drums
Neuro Central offered an opportunity for members to try out drumming at the June 2018 Auchterarder session thanks to
Auchterarder and District Community Trust.
We were inspired!
Drumming is a great workout for your brain. There are many reported positive effects of drumming including: reducing stress and burnout, boosting the immune system, and improving mood. Research shows that the physical transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain actually synchronizes the left and right hemispheres.
Neuro Central members in Auchterarder learned groovy rhythms with Helen Smith-Carmichael from Big Groove and we are planning more practice sessions, thanks to The Co-op Local Funding in Auchterarder. to enable us to drum at the Auchterarder Christmas in the Community Parade on Sunday December 2nd.
Many of our members with various neurological conditions were initially unsure they could do this but, you be the judge. If you belong to our Members Facebook Group, you can also check out this posting from 13 June 2018.
Physiotherapy Exercise Fun in Bridge of Allan
Neuro Central welcomed Katy Page, a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist from Neurophysio Scotland, to Bridge of Allan in June 2018. She spoke about the role of a Neurological Physiotherapist and followed this with an exercise class.
We hope to be able to offer a Neurophysio exercise class (Neuro Active) in Bridge of Allan in the autumn and Auchterarder during the summer months. This is thanks to Stirling Council, Community Grants Scheme/Community Pride Fund, Auchterarder Common Goods Fund and The Co-op Local Funding in Auchterarder.
Physiotherapy Exercise Fun in Auchterarder
We had an introduction by Ali Allanach to the role of a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist in April 2018.
This was followed by tailored exercise stations.
As usual we had our therapists Moira and Scott on hand and ended the session with social chat over refreshments and cake.
Auchterarder February 14th 2018
In celebration of World Sound Healing Day, Morag Wylie came along to our Auchterarder session and lead us through a relaxing session of Sound Healing.
As usual we had our therapists Moira and Hilary on hand and ended the session with social chat over refreshments and cake.
Bridge of Allan - First Session in 2018
It was great to see so many attending after the holiday, and some new faces too.
Many thanks to David Thomson from NHS Forth Valley who came along to give us an insight into his role as a Generic Specialist Neurology Nurse.
Bridge of Allan Christmas Festivities
Monday December 4th 2017
Auchterarder Christmas in the Community
December 2017
Gingerbread decorating - many thanks for supporting us.
Sports Day - June 2017
Sports day in Bridge of Allan with help from Graham of Forth Valley Disability Sport.
Curling got very competitive and was enjoyed by everyone.
Bridge of Allan - April 2017
Thanks to Irene Warnock, NHS Forth Valley Anticipatory Care Nurse for coming along to talk about the Anticipatory Care Service. If you would like more information on what this service offers please contact us.
Also thank you to our therapist Margaret Osbourne and Scott Montgomery for standing in and offering Reiki. The pictures include Scott demonstrating Reiki to Irene and also Hypnotherapy to one of our members.
There was also a bit of tuition in how to build an Easter Gingerbread House.
To end our session Scott led a Relaxation Session which was then followed by Easter treats, refreshments and lots of friendly chat. A very enjoyable session was had by all at Neuro Central!
Bridge of Allan - First Meeting of 2017
Our first meeting on a cold but fresh winter day. We had a guest speaker from Forth Valley Disability Sport, Graham Harvey. It was a very interesting talk on local sport groups, whatever your degree of disability. Some of our members have shown interest in joining the Basketball, curling and swimming. We also discussed a sports day for us in the summer. As always our therapists were on hand and kept busy.
Scottish Ford Day
September 2016
A great day fundraising by Heather and Fiona for Neuro Central courtesy of the Pre 67 Ford Owners Club at the vintage bus museum in Lathalmond, Dunfermline. £300 was raised
Northern Soul Night
June 2016
Falkirk Steeple Scooter Club hosted their second charity dance which was a great success. All the DJs gave their time for free as well as the club members and wives doing the door, raffle and leg work.
It raised £600 for Neuro Central as well as some for the local MS Society.
Coffee Morning in Dunblane
These are some photos from our coffee morning at the Dunblane centre on 5 December 2015 by our own Moira McDonald and family.
It raised a tremendous £625!
Our First Meeting
Neuro Central got off to a great start with the first drop in session taking place at Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Honeyman Hall on 5 September 2015. A relaxed atmosphere, tea, cakes, good chat, some therapies and an introduction to the people behind the vision got Neuro Central off to a promising start. Early research into the need for Neuro Central was encouraging, providing evidence to back up the vision of a new centre for people who are affected by neurological conditions.
People attending from a wide range of neurological conditions were welcomed and soon found they had common experiences to share. Taster sessions from two therapists were popular, with everyone who wished to receive a therapy having the opportunity to take part. The research carried out at the session provided ideas for the future sessions, including laughter therapy and information sessions. A number of people indicated their interest in being involved in the developments of Neuro Central and a new category ‘Friends of Neuro Central’ received support.
The next session on the 3 October in the same venue is expected to be busy and hopefully will represent and even wider range of neurological conditions as word gets around. The first steps on the journey towards a centre for people with neurological conditions have been positive.
