Our events

Come along to one of our events - you'll get a warm welcome. Our monthly meeting, the second Wednesday every month except June and December, is a great way to get to know the branch and its people. Get in touch for more details.


This page lists our events other than weekly classes. Find out more about our exercise and therapeutic classes here

Wednesday 8 April

Peter Lau, wildlife photographer

Access the Dales, plus

Sue Martin, local Parkinson's adviser

Our monthly meeting, Folk Hall, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ. 2pm


Saturday 11 April

World Parkinson's Day

Our stand with music, all day at York Railway Station

Come and join us to mark this special day. Volunteers welcome

With:
10.00 Tim and Barbara Ken
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12.00 Dunnington Singers
14.00 Riccall Village Voices
15.00 Barberellas

Monday 13 April

York hospital - staff and volunteers will have a stand in the main entrance. Come and say hello, share info, get connected.

The hospital will light up blue in the evening to mark World Parkinson's Day

Thursday 9-12 April

Parkinson's Creatives exhibition, plus coffee morning 10-12noon on the 11th

Meeting hall, Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick


Tuesday 21 April

Working age group

6-8pm, The Windmill, Blossom Street, York

Friday 24 April

Speech and language therapy, plus

carers' conversation

1pm, Sunflower Centre, St Leonard's

Wednesday 29 April

York University lab tour

Those who were at our January meeting will know Prof Sean Sweeney and Prof Steve Smith who talked about their work on improving life for people with Parkinson’s. Now they are offering us a guided tour of their lab.

Contact Rex Godby to book your place for this unique opportunity.

rex.godby@gmail.com

Friday 1 May

Walking rugby resumes

Fortnightly on Fridays 1pm

LNER Community Stadium

Friday 15 May


Collection at Morrison's Foss Islands

Volunteers needed

Tuesday 19 May


Working age group

6-8pm, The Windmill, Blossom Street, York

Wednesday 10 June

Our annual outing

We're off to beautiful Sledmere House and grounds this year. Coach from York, guided tour of the house, plenty of free time and afternoon tea.

£25 per person, £15 for partners & carers

Contact Sam for info and bookings

Sunday 12 July

Dragon boats event and stand

We'll have our own boat plus a stand on the north bank. Donate now to speed on the Parky Paddlers!

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