Shrewsbury Friends of Parkinson's

01/02/2026

Monday 2nd February is the first Monday in the month ... so don't forget Shrewsbury Parkinson's will be playing Table Tennis at the Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road from 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Everyone welcome (members, carers and friends), all equipment is provided and it's FREE. We now have a 'robot' machine so you can play sitting down - or use it to improve your game. Click on the picture below to see the video.

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23/01/2026

The Physiotherapy session due to take place this Monday 26th January has been CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control. Apologies for the short notice. Audrey will be back leading her class on Monday 9th February 11.00am-12.00 noon at 'Central' (first floor - lift access available) Claremont Baptist Church,
Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG (fully accessible)

20/01/2026

The first Shrewsbury Parkinson's social of 2026 promises to be a great one!
Representatives from the National Trust will be coming along to talk about their "social prescribing" walks and talks, particularly locally at Attingham Park. We'll hear all about these walks tomorrow at 11.00am and are then invited to go to Attingham Park in June as their guests, when all-terrain mobility scooters will be available for those who need them.
A warm welcome to all of course (and that means members but also friends, carers, partners and anyone who supports Shrewsbury Parkinson's) . Refreshments provided, parking is available and the Beaconsfield Club (opposite the bus station, Shrewsbury) is fully accessible. Come along and make friends! Free!

17/01/2026

On the 1st and 3rd Monday mornings in the month (yes, that's this Monday 19th January) Shrewsbury Parkinson's play table tennis at Shrewsbury Sports Village Sundorne, SY1 4RQ. We have a Robot Coach to help if you want to practice eg your backhand - or if you're not as agile as others. Friends and carers are welcome. All equipment provided, no need to book - just turn up, and it's FREE! 10.30 - 12.00 noon, plenty of accessible parking, public transport nearby.

17/01/2026

Would you be happy to occasionally volunteer for Shrewsbury Parkinson's? It would mean once in a while helping collect money outside a supermarket, handing out leaflets or maybe making drinks at our social meetings.
Put on a smile and a t-shirt for a good cause? Please get in touch via our website https://www.shrewsburyparkinsons.com/

13/01/2026

Just a reminder that this Friday, 16th January, Shrewsbury Parkinson's will be meeting at the Cathy Sabin Community Tennis Centre (within the grounds of the David Lloyd Centre on Sundorne Road) for a session of walking tennis. We play indoors, all abilities are catered for, equipment is provided, and it's free!
No need to book, just turn up - we play from 10.30am till noon, come and give it a go!

09/01/2026

Not really weather for walking tennis today and, as Ellie our coach isn't able to attend, sadly we've CANCELLED today's session.

However there is another session this month - Friday 16th January at 10.00am at the Cathie Sabin Community Tennis Centre - hope to see you then!

02/01/2026

We've a special social meeting this month (on Wednesday 21st January) - a talk from the people at Attingham Park about the guided inclusive walks on the estate. These (free) walks, access-friendly, are held at special times each week and are just right for Parkinson's members and their companions-support.
Attingham Park is the large stately home in its own grounds near Shrewsbury. It's owned by the National Trust.
Do make a date in your diary for this one. It sounds like a great opportunity to learn more about how we can enjoy the great outdoors safely and comfortably!
We'll have the usual tea and biscuits at the meeting too...

Explore Attingham Park, an 18th-century Shropshire estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency mansion

01/01/2026

Just a quick note to remind everybody that the indoor walking tennis for Friday January 2nd was postponed. (It is normally on the first and third Friday of every month).
Instead, in January, indoor walking tennis will be on the second and third Friday of te month.
Free to Parkinson's UK members - their companions/support also welcome too.
Details in the 'events' section of our website

Welcome to the Parkinson's Shrewsbury Branch. We are a group of local people who have, care for, or know someone who is affected by Parkinson’s.

08/12/2025

Lovely to see that our friends at Abbey Foregate Post Office & Chatterbox Cards are supporting the group by putting out one of our collection boxes. A big thank you to them!

(And thank you as well to Pippa who does such a great job monitoring the collection boxes all round the town!)

Looks like another bright cold day here in Abbey Foregate.

We’ve put out a new collection tin for Shrewsbury Friends of Parkinson's - a charity close to our heart - along with our lilies from Shrewsbury Food Hub.

If you’re popping in for Post Office services or browsing Chatterbox for a card or gift, and have any change you can manage without, the tins for Shrewsbury Friends of Parkinson’s, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and West Mercia Search & Rescue would be so very grateful.

📍 Abbey Foregate Post Office
🎴 Chatterbox Cards
🗓️ Monday to Friday
⏰ 9am - 5.30pm
🅿️ Free parking
🐶 Dog friendly

03/12/2025

Just a reminder that Indoor Walking Tennis returns this Friday 5th December. Our walking tennis session is exclusive to Parkinson's members and is available to a range of abilities and there is a coach on site as well.

The session is free and there is lots of parking at the Cathy Sabine Centre on the David Lloyd Club site, which is where it is held. All equipment is provided.

Walking tennis takes place every 1st and 3rd Friday in the month from 10.30 to 12.30 but participants only play for as long as they want to.

05/10/2025

A quick reminder that as the 1st Monday in the month - tomorrow is table tennis! Hope to see you all at the Sports Village,Sundorne Road at 10.30am. It’s FREE - don’t worry if you haven’t played for a while, it comes back quickly and is very good for hand/eye coordination.