Shrewsbury Friends of Parkinson's

21/04/2026

Hello friends of Shrewsbury Parkinson's. If you’re thinking that you might want to come along and sit in at the next committee meeting, please be aware that it’s at a new meeting place this time round.
It’s been decided to try the Community Space at the Tesco Extra Superstore (on the main road out to Battlefield, about three miles from the centre of town). The big advantage of it is that it is
properly accessible to anyone with mobility problems, and… it’s free! You wouldn’t believe how hard it has been to find a meeting room that is both cheap/free and accessible. Thank
you, Tesco!
There is also a bus-stop just outside, and (of course) masses of parking. The upshot of all this is that those members who were put off joining the committee because of the issues with our previous meeting rooms should now feel more welcome ...

12/04/2026

We met so many lovely people on Friday 10th April when we celebrated World Parkinson's Day (a day early) in Shrewsbury Town Square - including the Mayor who temporarily looked after the obedient little dog while her owner took the photo! Thanks if you stopped to chat, or to help spread the message round town on a blue balloon - or very generously add to the collection. We raised a staggering £500.00 ... thank you Shrewsbury!

05/04/2026

Tomorrow, Monday 6th April, Shrewsbury Parkinson's UK, will be at the Sports Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ for a table tennis session. All equipment is provided - including our "robot coach" which helps you improve your game or means you can play sitting down! We will be there from 10.30am till 12.00 noon - friends and carers welcome ... and there's a cafe should they (or you!) fancy a breather! No need to book, just turn up and tell reception that you're with the Parkinson's group. See you there!

22/03/2026

Physiotherapy as usual on Monday 23rd March at 11.00am - Audrey may be on holiday but Jo Plimmer will be putting us through our paces!
Jo will take us through some simple but effective exercises for people with all levels of ability, including those who need to sit during the session. FREE.
Please wear loose clothing and bring some water with you.
We meet above Palmer's in Claremont Street, Shrewsbury - (access by a lift).
On-street Blue Badge Parking (limited) Pay & Display car parks nearby.

21/03/2026

Thanks to all who came along for our branch's Annual Celebration Meeting on Wednesday.
We heard a report about how the past year had gone (a wonderful year!), a summary of our finances (in good health), and a good look at (most of the) new committee - now eleven strong . Once these preliminaries were over, we turned to the main course: a music & singalong session led by musician Mike, who is one of the group’s great supporters. Thanks too to Jackie Conn, the Parkinson’s UK regional adviser who turned up especially for the occasion… she fielded a number of questions at the end of the meeting.
Pic… musician Mike Ball, standing in front of the members of the current committee.

01/03/2026

What a fantastic night we had at the Beaconsfield Club on Saturday evening 28th February! Many thanks to Mike and Baz for their support of Shrewsbury Parkinson's UK - and to all those who came to enjoy themselves and help raise funds.

24/02/2026

Really looking forward to the return of Mike and Baz who gave us such a great concert last summer for another Music Night. So join us if you can for a trip through the eras of pop from two talented musicians and supporters of Parkinson’s. Tickets £6.00 on the door, this coming Saturday (28th February at 7.30pm) at the Beaconsfield Club, to raise funds for Parkinson's UK Shrewsbury Branch - you never know you might find yourself up on the floor by the end!

15/02/2026

Tomorrow, Monday 16th February, is the third 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, which sends off shots, one after the other, down the table, so you can play alone, and even sitting down if you want. In the video, Christine and Albert are playing as a doubles pair against the robot. And they say they got most of the shots back!!

06/02/2026

Today, 6th February, Shrewsbury Parkinson's branch will be playing walking tennis at the Cathie Sabin Community Tennis Centre from 10.30am to 12.00noon. All welcome, equipment provided, free!
The centre is based in a large indoor dome in the grounds of the David Lloyd Tennis Centre on Sundorne Road, SY1 4RG.

05/02/2026

Would you be happy to take part in a research programme at Stoke on Trent Hospital? Researchers are looking (now) for people with mild to moderate Parkinson's, aged between 30 and 75, who don't do much exercise.

Two schemes for people with Parkinson's disease will each support 12 people and start in January.

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)