Parkinson’s UK North East and North Cumbria

16/06/2026

Parkinson's Table Tennis Tournament
****Register by Monday 22 June****.
The wonderful folk at Ormesby Table Tennis Club are organising a Parkinson's Table Tennis Open - Tees Parky Spin in Middlesbrough.
Singles and doubles. Men and women.
Buffet provided.
£5 entry.
Sunday 19 July 2026
For more information and to register contact [email protected] or scan the QR code on the poster.
Looks like great fun!

05/06/2026

We're recruiting! Could you be our Regional Community Admin Assistant?

Home based within the region (North East, Yorkshire, Humber, North Cumbria), part-time.

Find out more and apply at

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support

04/06/2026

It's Volunteers week, so to celebrate. We have created a Thank You message board for all of our amazing Volunteeers' across the UK.

https://padlet.com/gifisher/volunteers-week-2026-thanking-our-volunteers-8swkfvu64q6qgjks

03/06/2026

An additional evening meeting to the regular branch meetings. Everyone is welcome to join us at Houghton Hall Garden centre, Carlisle. Get a cuppa and join us in the cafe. Share information, socialise and support each other.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟓.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟕𝐩𝐦.

Meetings will be every two months on the dates shown.

Thu 4th Jun - 5.30 to 7pm.
Thu 6th Aug - 5.30 to 7pm.
Thu 1st Oct - 5.30 to 7pm.
Thu 3rd Dec - 5.30 to 7pm.

02/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 1-Sun 7 June! Join us as we thank the brilliant Parkinson's UK volunteers across the UK.

Interested in joining our volunteer superstars in the North East and North Cumbria?
Search your postcode at volunteer.parkinsons.org.uk to find out more.

02/06/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 - 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Neil Wilkinson, a Level 2 Table Tennis coach, retired Physiotherapist has offered to coach those with Parkinson’s, their family and carers. This is an exercise which has had considerable success on helping PWP’s to improve their wellbeing and maintain mobility, balance and coordination. In the north east there are several successful table tennis groups including some players who compete internationally.

Weekly on a Thursday 12 - 1.30pm.
Raich Carter Sports Centre,
Sunderland
SR2 8PD

The Branch will fund the first 3 months, so why not try this new activity for Free.

Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. We recommend bringing a bottle of water.

All abilities welcome!
No need to book just turn up.

02/06/2026

"What I enjoy most about volunteering is working together."

Meet Linda, one of our wonderful volunteers, whose story we're highlighting for Volunteers' Week.

"I’ve gained the opportunity to make a difference from volunteering. The opportunity to speak to like-minded volunteers.

"I have gained a sense of belonging from volunteering. The feeling of doing good by helping others, being a voice representing the Parkinson’s community that may be less able, shy, or have got enough going on in their own lives dealing with their symptoms to be actively seeking a better model of care.

"The only way we are going to achieve a greater understanding of our complex symptoms, and raise awareness of what we actually need care wise moving forward, is by campaigning for changes via government policies and legislation.

"Volunteering has also given me a sense of worth, and gives me a feeling of making a difference and still feeling useful."

Our volunteers do amazing things. From helping at our events to supporting our research. We're so proud to spotlight the incredible work our volunteers do to raise awareness, and improve the lives of people living with Parkinson's.

01/06/2026

Today is the start of Volunteers’ Week, the annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

For Parkinson’s UK, it’s an opportunity to shine a light on the over 4,300 volunteers who generously give their time to improve life for people with Parkinson’s and to say a huge thank you.

By sharing their time, energy and skills 365 days a year, they help us to achieve incredible things. Volunteers’ Week is a focus for celebrating every single volunteer and every single moment of time that volunteers donate.

To recognise all volunteers do at Parkinson’s UK, we are sharing our (virtual notice board) of thanks with volunteers and colleagues this week. Take a look and be inspired by the messages and videos. -https://padlet.com/gifisher/volunteers-week-2026-thanking-our-volunteers-8swkfvu64q6qgjks

01/06/2026

There’s no one way to volunteer. Join us this in celebrating the diversity of volunteers and volunteering. Find out more about opportunities to volunteer with us at Parkinson’s UK at: volunteer.parkinsons.org.uk

Our volunteers give so much to ’s UK, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you, to each and every one of you!