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Our Spring and summer 2025 events programme


June 9-15:


Wednesday 11 June: 






Saturday 14 June:



Tuesday 24 June:






Wednesday 25 June: 





Friday 27 June:









Wednesday 9 July:











Sunday 13 July:



Wednesday 23 July:


Friday 25 July:




Email us for full details


York Carers Week


Branch annual outing. This year we're off to Cayton stained glass works, with lunch in 'Queen of the Yorkshire Coast' Scarborough. Sorry, bookings now closed


Collection day at Tesco Clifton Moor. Volunteers needed


York Philosophical Society Lecture at York University - Prof Sean Sweeney on 'Crawling to an understanding of early events in Parkinson's'


Nordic Walking. Message Tim on 07969 991021 to join our WhatsApp group.


Special meeting about speech and language for Parkinson's with therapist Esther Capes. Esther will talk about the types of help available and lead some demo exercises. Email us if you'd like to come along.

Folk Hall, New Earswick, 2pm



Our monthly meeting, with Jane Oakshott MBE – Voice and Performance Coach  https://www.janeoakshott.co.uk/. Plus - Adapted Cycling –  short film from Jay Sillence and Paula Clark from Get Cycling. And Ailsa Dragan –  Promoting Parkinson’s Walk 21 Sep
Folk Hall, New Earswick, 2pm


York Dragon Boat Gala – with our stand at North Bank Gala. Volunteers wanted.


Nordic Walking


PUK Volunteer meeting – York Sports Club

At the Big Sing

On the coach

York hospital lights up blue

Latest news

June 2025

Speech and language therapy

There's a special meeting about speech and language for Parkinson's at 2pm on Friday 27 June in the Bradley Room at the Folk Hall, New Earswick.


Therapist Esther Capes will talk about the types of help available and lead some demo exercises. Then we'll have a discussion about options for ongoing support, ensuring this complements what is offered by the NHS.


Do try to come along if you can. Email us at info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk if you're interested.


Hospital services in York & Scarborough

Sarah Hill, Regional Development Manager for Parkinson’s UK, is asking for feedback from anyone with Parkinson’s who has recently had a stay in one of the York and Scarborough Health Trust hospitals. Sarah is in discussion with the Trust about improvements to care for people with Parkinson’s. Follow the link to give your comments:


https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng13prhgczknzaknlluoo/PWP-Care-Feedback.docx?rlkey=br969dy3k3tm3z83nugjx7csl&dl=0 


 Water spectacle!

We're off to the York Dragon Boat Gala again this year. Our stall will be on the North Bank near Lendal Bridge. Please come along and spend an hour helping out if you can. You'll get a fantastic view of all the action on the river. Sunday 13 July - email us to volunteer.


Get active with our range of classes

Maria, Nick and Marie at the hospital on World Parkinson's Day

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
  • Non-contact boxing - weekly on Mondays
  • General exercise for all - weekly on Tuesdays
  • Pilates - weekly on Wednesdays
  • Art - weekly on Thursdays
  • Table tennis - 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









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Phone: 07943 137616

Email: info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk


York Working age Support Group

If you are working age and are affected by Parkinson's in some way, we'd love to meet you! We meet monthly to have a drink, food, chat and share tips/stories. 

Where: Brew Dog, Micklegate

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm

Or contact yorkpdypsg@gmail.com

About us

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.

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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