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
Friday 29 May
Speech and language therapy, plus
carers' conversation
1pm, Sunflower Centre,
St Leonard's
Saturday 6 June
TRACK 29 Fundraiser
The fantastic acapella singers return in support of our branch. Tickets £10 inc refreshments - please email us . And you might just get to see a guest appearance from our Parkinson's singing group.
Wigginton Recreation Hall
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. We'll also be enjoying afternoon tea together - funded by a legacy from the late Sue Nunn who organised our outings for many years.
Sorry, bookings now closed.
Tuesday 16 June
Working age group
6-8pm, The Windmill, Blossom Street, York
Saturday 20 June
Wigginton Recreation Hall centenary celebrations
Volunteers needed
10am to 2pm
Friday 26 June
Speech and language therapy, plus
carers' conversation
1pm, Sunflower Centre, St Leonard's
Wednesday 8 July
‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’
Parkinson’s and smart nutrition - Dr Lisa Gatenby
- and - Misoon El- Gomati – Digital Friendly York
Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick
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!
Sunday 19 July
Walk for Parkinson's
The annual event returns. Take a sponsored walk of 1 mile or 6 miles in the beautiful surroundings of Temple Newsam, Leeds.
More details on the national site
29 and 31 July
Yorkshire Cricket
York Sports Club are hosting Yorkshire Cricket Club for two first class one-day games and have nominated York Parkinson's as their charity partner.
We need lots of volunteers to run an info stand and sell raffle tickets.
Email if you can help.
Friday 31 July
Speech and language therapy, plus
carers' conversation
1pm, Sunflower Centre, St Leonard's
Wednesday 12 August
Everyday Living Aids - with Sue Mills from Parkinson’s UK
Our monthly meeting, 2pm, Folk Hall, New Earswick
Coming soon ...
Saturday 5 September
An afternoon at the musicals
Organised by excellent musicians Tim and Barbara Kent, who will be joined onstage by a host of performers. And there's a chance for everyone to sing well known musical theatre songs to orchestral backing tracks, with lyrics projected onto a big screen.
All proceeds to our branch and Alzheimer's Research. Come along and enjoy!
3-5.30pm at York Sports Club. Tickets from Tim Bryan or call 07710 599625
