Bigger and Better - fighting back against Parkinson's

12/04/2026

We have a great line up for our Parkinson’s Exercise a Thon fundraiser this April 26th at Chase Meadow Community Centre!
We have sessions from Paragon Health, Enrich yoga, Off-Balance Dance and Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing (ECKA Coventry), as well as walking football and walking netball 💙🧘🏻‍♀️🥊🥋⚽️🕺
Let u know if you fancy joining us - registrations close soon!
Or if you would like to support is, you can do here https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/biggerandbetter
All funds raised go towards supporting our local Parkinson’s community 💙
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/biggerandbetter

04/04/2026

⚽️Neuro Walking Football ⚽️
Starts Tuesday 7 th April 11-12 ( men & women, no experience necessary), first 10 weeks are free.
Spectators welcome.
Racing Club FC next to Warwick Racecourse
Contact Mike Southam 07546 252769

01/04/2026

April is here and we are starting our 'daily dose' challenge! Exercise is essential for people with Parkinson's - it helps to better manage symptoms, keeps people connected and evidence shows it may help to slow down progression. Movement is medicine, and a daily dose can do wonders!
To finish off the month, we have our Parkinson's Exercise-a-thon - a full day of exercise, fun and community. It'll be tough, but together we will spur each other on and help raise funds for our fantastic groups and our local Parkinson's UK branches.
If you'd like to donate or sponsor someone taking part, you can do so here 🙏🏋💙

Iʼm raising money to Support our Bigger & Better Parkinson's Community and our local Parkinson's UK branches. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

31/03/2026

Last chance for early bird tickets to this great event 💙

24/03/2026

'Active April' is almost here! For World Parkinson's Awareness Month we are doing our own daily dose challenge but we'll also be contributing our group's activities to the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network Exercise Hub's Active April challenge. Here's how it works, join us if you can 😀

We want to help you increase your daily physical activity and celebrate what you are already doing!

Together we are aiming to log 166,000 minutes of exercise through April! That’s one minute for every person diagnosed with Parkinson’s across the UK.

You can sign up as an individual or as a group and you decide what types of physical activity or exercise you want to record. As well as tracking how much you have contributed towards the UK total, it will be possible to compare between groups, and between geographical regions. So, get as competitive as you like and start logging!

Instructions:

Click here to sign up https://activeapril.uk/

Then, choose whether you are signing up as a group or an individual:

- Sign up as a group — click Sign up, choose "Group", pick a name and region. Share the join link with your team so they can join, or allocate one person to log your collective weekly minutes

- Sign up as an individual — click Sign up, choose "Individual", pick your region and a username.

- Save your login code — you'll get a personal code after signing up. Keep it safe, it's how you log back in if using a different device.

- Log exercise — once logged in, enter what you did and how many minutes. Every minute counts toward the national goal.

-View Stats — If you click Stats at the top of the page you will be able to view data comparing regions, groups and individuals

Any problems please contact clareproctorphysio@gmail.com 🏋💙

Active April UK — a national challenge to log 166,000 minutes of exercise, one for every person diagnosed with Parkinson's in the UK.

17/03/2026

🚑 Calling all First Aiders!
We’re looking for a volunteer first aider or 2 to support our Parkinson’s Exercise-a-Thon on 26th April in Warwick— just a couple of hours would be amazing (or the full day if you’re feeling extra generous!).
Payment?
☕ Unlimited tea
🍪 Biscuits
🍰 Cakes (lots of them…)
Plus the chance to be part of a brilliant, feel-good community event!
Drop us a message if you can help or know someone who can 💙
Emma 07715884255, emma@ebotherapy.co.uk

07/03/2026

💙 Less than one month to go! 💙
Our Daily Dose Exercise Challenge is nearly here — and registrations are now officially open for our Parkinson’s Exercise-a-Thon on 26th April at Chase Meadow Community Centre!
We’re encouraging our members, family and friends to move a little every day throughout World Parkinson's Month this April, and then come together for a full day of Parkinson’s-friendly exercise sessions.
The main aims?
✨ Raise awareness
✨ Have fun
✨ Try something new
Fundraising is a bonus — but every donation really does help support our Parkinson’s community.
70% of the money raised will support our Bigger & Better activities with the remaining 30% going to our local Parkinson's UK branches, who have been a great support for us over the years.
👉 Find out more or support us here:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/biggerandbetter
We're very grateful for any shares and all support
And a big thank you to Heidi Health https://www.heidihealth.com for sponsoring our main event 💙

05/03/2026

Another week, another podcast! This episode focuses on Parkinson’s but many of the themes discussed will resonate with anyone living with a long-term condition or disability.
I’m passionate about ensuring that all of my clients have the opportunity to continue engaging in the things they love – travel and leisure included. These aspects of life are so important for wellbeing, identity and quality of life, yet they can sometimes be overlooked. Powered by Parkinson's UK, there is a fantastic line up of episodes on the way, so like and subscribe to Shaking it Up with Parkinson's to hear more

Travelling with Parkinson's? It's absolutely possible — and absolutely worth it. Join Maria, Vicky and occupational therapist Emma Bracher for practical tips, personal stories, and warm encouragement to help you plan your next adventure with confidence.

04/03/2026

Lisa and I stepped out to pack up the equipment… and came back to a full-on dance party 💃🕺

No freezing or shuffling steps in sight — just music, movement and pure joy. This is what our Parkinson’s classes are all about 💙 Paragon Health & Fitness perfect timing for National Just Dance Day this March 8th

23/02/2026

I’d like to say a huge thank you to 2 Parkies in a Pod for inviting me on to chat about fatigue, and occupational therapy in general. We had a great session and covered some really important conversations around managing fatigue in everyday life.
It was also a fantastic opportunity to fly the flag for occupational therapy and raise awareness about what occupational therapists do - something that's not always fully understood.
Although the podcast focuses on Parkinson’s, the discussion around fatigue is relevant to so many people. If you or someone you know lives with fatigue — for any reason — this episode may offer helpful insights and practical strategies
https://www.2parkiesinapod.com/podcast/episode/223d81c7/why-am-i-so-tired
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Parkinson's UK

If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then 2 Parkies in a Pod is for you. Between them Clarky & Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition

17/02/2026

Coming this April!!! 'Daily Dose' Challenge & Parkinson’s Exercise-a-Thon! 🏋

For people living with Parkinson’s, exercise is medicine.
It helps manage symptoms, build confidence and maintain independence.

This April, for World Parkinson’s Month, our members, family and friends are taking on a ‘Daily Dose’ exercise challenge, finishing with a full-day Parkinson’s Exercise-a-Thon 💪

A huge thank you to Heidi Health, our Main Sponsor, who are covering our event costs and supporting our cause — meaning more of what we raise goes directly to supporting people living with Parkinson’s https://www.heidihealth.com/en-gb

More info to come in the next few weeks but in the meantime you can visit our JustGiving page to find out more, donate or sponsor someone taking part https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/biggerandbetter?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

If you’re sponsoring someone, don’t forget to give them a shout-out in your donation message 💙

Iʼm raising money to Support our Bigger & Better Parkinson's Community and our local Parkinson's UK branches. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

12/02/2026

Great class today at Meon Vale Community Centre, with a special visit from MP Manuela Perteghella for Stratford-on-Avon
Thank you Manuela for taking the time to speak to our members to find out what is important to them. Hot topics included better access to services and an easier to navigate benefits system 💙