One of the coldest days of the year didn't stop more than 120 members and friends of Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Society of Canterbury and Dementia Canterbury from attending our special preview last Thursday.

We had a full house and there was a real buzz at the Bridge Club, as Brendan and Simon presented our plans for the BrainTree centre.

We were blown away by the response - there was a huge amount of energy and warmth in the room, which was incredibly heartening. It's inspired us even more to see this project succeed!