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Our summer 2025 events programme


Friday 8 August:



Wednesday 13 August:




Wednesday 27 August:


Wednesday 10 September:




Sunday 21 September:


Wednesday 24 September:


Friday 26 September:



Wednesday 1 October:


Wednesday 8 October:


Email us for full details

Adapted cycling taster  at York Uni Sports Club - see next section


Talking Yorkshire with Rod Dimbleby.  Our monthly meeting, Folk Hall, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ. 2pm


Nordic Walking - check with us for details


Sue Mills from PUK demonstrating everyday living aids. Our monthly meeting, Folk Hall, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ. 2pm


Walk for Parkinson's, Temple Newsam, Leeds


Nordic Walking.


Our first Speech and Language Support Group session, Sunflower Centre


International Day of Older People


Carl Wain from York City Council on support  for older people; plus
Anne Crosby on prevention services.Our monthly meeting, Folk Hall, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ. 2pm



At the dragon boats gala

Our Nordic walking trip

Guess where we went!

Latest news

August 2025

Cycling for all

We showed special film at our monthly meeting in July. Produced by Jay Sillence and featuring his dad Mervyn,  it was all about their recent adapted cycling adventure.

So now we've arranged a taster session for people to try out adapted bikes and trikes for themselves. Jay and Mervyn will be joined by Paula Hall from the York-based Get Cycling project and Parkinson’s physio Maria Liversidge.

Friday 8 August at 2pm is the date, York University Sports Village, East Campus is the place. Just come along or email us for more info. Hope to see you there!

Email us at info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk for more details.


Can you help our committee?

We need people to help run the branch. Could you take up a committee role, such as membership secretary? Or perhaps you could shadow one of our committee members and help out with their work. Or maybe you could simply volunteer for one-off projects. Any time you can spare will be a big help to keep our branch doing all the activities we offer in support of our members. Email us at info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk if you'd like to have a chat about what you might be able to offer.


Anyone for table tennis?

Our new table tennis sessions are fun and good exercise. Come along and give it a try! Thursdays 1pm - 3pm at Red Goat Gym, Layerthorpe. Or message Andrew on 07377 046050 or email info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk for more info.

George and James at a recent session

Our boxing group in action. Get in touch if you'd like to have a go at any of our classes

Try cycling for yourself at our taster

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
  • Speech and Language Support Group - monthly on Fridays


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:

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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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