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Our Spring 2024 events programme

Thursday 11 April:   WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY  - see section below for our fantastic events

Wednesday 24 April:    Nordic Walking at Homestead Park

All of May:     WALK FOR PARKINSON'S - details to come

Wednesday 8 May:    Monthly meeting.    ‘From Woman in Service to Service Woman’ with Wendy Taylor.    Folk Hall, New Earswick, 2pm

Wednesday 22 May:    Nordic Walking at ‘Madhyamaka’ Budhim Centre, Pocklington

Wednesday 12 June:    Our annual branch outing, this year to Newby Hall near Ripon


Email us for full details


Our activity programme

Our classes are great fun, are specially tailored for people with Parkinson’s and you’ll get
a warm welcome at any of them.


In person activities include:

  • Music therapy - weekly on Mondays
  • General exercise for all - weekly on Tuesdays
  • Art - weekly on Thursdays
  • PD Power Circuits - for those who like to feel the burn - weekly on Thursdays
  • Dance for Parkinson's - weekly on Fridays
  • Nordic Walking - in partnership with Nordic Strides. Learn the Nordic Walking technique and join our monthly walks.


And in association with York City FC:

  • Walking football - weekly on Wednesdays


Online classes via Zoom include:

  • Rise & shine pilates - weekly on Wednesdays (and recording available all week)
  • General exercise for all - weekly on Tuesdays.
          

Members are asked to make a modest contribution towards the cost of running our classes.
  

We’re always on the lookout for new classes and groups so keep checking with us - and give
us your ideas too. Sign up for our newsletter and keep up to date with all our classes.


Mobile: 07943 137616  Email: info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk


Latest news

Thursday 11 April

WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY


Wow, blue really was the colour for our big day!


With York’s famous bar walls lit up blue to mark World Parkinson’s Day on Thursday 11 April, our volunteers were out in force.

 

Our information stand and collection for the whole day at York Railway Station got the Parkinson's message across. Plus there was a coffee morning, a display and our regular PW Warrior exercise class.


Then on Saturday the Younger Persons Group held a brilliant walk at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park - and featured on ITV's Calendar news.


Here's the story in pictures.



All for one and one for all!

Who we are

York Branch is part of the Parkinson’s UK national charity, which is here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.


We’re a friendly community of people, based in York and the surrounding area.


Our branch:

• Supports people with Parkinson’s - and their family and friends

• Offers friendship and a meeting point

• Offers a range of classes and activities for fun and therapy.


We help to change attitudes too. Our branch raises public awareness of Parkinson’s through:

• Fundraising events

• Presence at other types of events

• Liaison with NHS and other organisations.


Our fundraising allows us to host a range of classes and events for our members. And it contributes to Parkinson’s UK national and international research towards treatments and eventually a cure.


Donate now to help our vital work:

Parkinsons UK York Branch

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JOIN US.


York Branch is part of the Parkinson's UK national charity.

"I find this group friendly and supporting providing a range of exercise and therapeutic and social events that makes it worthwhile making the effort to JOIN IN""

Contact 

We’d love to hear from you.
Just choose the most convenient method
and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Sign up for our email newsletter and get all our
up to date events and news.
Phone: 07943 137616


Need someone to talk to?


Our volunteers are ready to offer support and friendship
to people with Parkinson's and their families and friends.
So if you or someone you know are affected by Parkinson's
please get in touch.


Call Sue on 07834 637003

or call the Parkinson's UK national helpline
FREE on 0808 800 0303



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