PD WARRIOR - Bristol, UK

07/10/2025

Being active for 2.5 hours a week can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms ⛹‍♀🏌🏊‍♀

In the South West we have some amazing partners and volunteers delivering a variety of exercise and physical activities. Find out what's on in your local area by using the search function on our website.

Simply enter your postcode: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/physical-activity-and-exercise

💡 Got an idea for an activity to help manage your symptoms? Drop a comment below and one of our team will be contact.

01/10/2025

"I'm not going to give up, I'm not going to let it defeat me. I'm going to fight it - I'm following that route."

Amanda was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021. Since then, she’s focused on maintaining a positive mindset to support her mental health, showing incredible strength and hope every day.

"I've always loved sports and being physically active. Running has always been my passion, and that hasn't changed. In fact, Parkinson’s has worked well for me in that area.

"I also attend a PD Warrior class. They're a really good bunch and it's not just the physical benefits of going to this class, it's also the emotional, the laughter we have.

"I don’t really do negativity and prefer to channel my energy into positivity. I will always listen to anyone looking for support, but positivity has to be a choice too."

Mental health plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s. Taking care of emotional well-being can really improve how someone copes and thrives with the condition.

25/09/2025

The Northwest Somerset Parkinson’s Support Group now has a Parkinson’s Walking Football Group, set up with help from Parkinson's UK ⚽

We meet on Friday mornings 10am to 11am at Portishead Town FC playing outdoors on an artificial turf pitch. Each session lasts one hour beginning with a warm up, followed by 3 games, each of 10 minutes duration, with breaks in between then it’s back to the clubhouse for tea, coffee and cakes or biscuits.

Some of the participants have obvious played football before, some definitely haven’t and at least one regular has still not even watched a match on TV! Each week skills are developing but each player comes along to have a good time, get a bit of exercise and all the benefits of a social activity. Most importantly, it’s good fun!

For more information contact: Nigel.osmond@hotmail.co.uk

22/09/2025

Just one week to go until our ParkinSOLO Launch Event!

Do you have Parkinson's and live on your own? Want to meet others in same situation who want to be active together?

🍓 Join us for a walk along the Strawberry Line in Yatton on 29 September 10am -12.30pm

👉 Contact Claire to sign up: cdenby@parkinsons.org.uk

02/09/2025

New south Bristol Parkinson’s group starts this month!

21/08/2025

Did you know that Bristol has its own branch of Parkinson’s UK run by amazing volunteers? Well you do now! Parkinson’s UK Bristol Branch
They support those with Parkinson’s, their carers, family and friends though a variety of activities and support group meetings.
Give them a follow here:

We are the Bristol and District Branch of Parkinson's UK.
We support those with Parkinson's, their carers, family & friends through a variety of activities and support group meetings.

07/08/2025

04/07/2025

Our Parkinson's UK and inclusive Walking Football sessions are not just about on the pitch, that’s important of course , but equally important is the post match refreshments and making new friends . Thank you to Waitrose & Partners Portishead for the kind donation of yummy donuts ⚽️

29/06/2025

We’re looking forward to being at this event in August. Book your tickets now.

Join us in Bristol for our information and support day. on 4th August.

22/06/2025

Great to meet Aidy Boothroyd at the Sport Parkinson's Try-athlon, and to feel the power of those knee strikes! 💥

22/06/2025

A real pleasure to meet 3 of the Movers & Shakers today. All turning their hand at focused activity at the Sport Parkinson's Try-athlon. Although not on offer today, The Judge impressed us with his Windsurfing and Skiing videos!

22/06/2025

What a brilliant day at the Sport Parkinson's Try-athlon! So much on offer for people to try - walking sports, Wattbike, BlazePod, seated exercise, and much more, including our Kickboxing. Missed it? Make sure you don’t next year!