People living in the town have been rallying behind the opening of a new cafe to help those with Parkinson's disease. 

The centre, which opened last week, hopes to foster a sense of community and seeks to offer support and advice for those affected by Parkinson’s and their families and friends. The cafe will also offer a place for companionship, enabling people to share their stories with others. 

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Test Valley councillor, Iris Anderson, attended the opening and said: "This is a great thing for all the people that suffer with Parkinson's, they now have somewhere they can meet together." 

The centre can be found at the Methodist Church on Bridge Street, Andover. Organisers have scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday 6th November.