Activities
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Activity News
August 2021
As lockdown has effectively ceased we are resuming Fit n’ Fab on Thursdays. Our Tuesday Zoom exercise classes will stay online.
Boat Trip Aug 21
Members enjoyed a ‘sunny’ boat trip aboard the Crusader, actually, the weather wasn’t the best but Angela kept everyone busy until they stopped at, you guessed it, the pub. Check out the video on this page.
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August 21 Boat Trip Video
Telephone Friendship Calls
We want to keep in touch and make sure you are doing ok. We have a team of volunteers who understand Parkinson’s and who want to offer you regular phone calls. Chat about anything you like and make a new friend.
Exercise Group
We enjoy our weekly sessions at Fit&Fab – an exercise group which welcomes everyone over 60 and people with health issues. Every Thursday at 10am – Abington Church Rooms, Park Avenue North, Northampton NN3 2HT (the first Thursday of the month is a one hour session and all other sessions are two hours and include social time. £5 – carers who come to support partner comes for free)
Monday Walk
Every Monday at 10:30am at the Racecourse, Northampton. We meet at the pavilion carpark for a little gentle warm up. We have a short walk and a longer walk to suit ability Our walks often take us to a local coffee bar.
Wednesday Walk
Every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Racecourse, Northampton. We meet at the pavilion carpark for a little gentle warm up. We have a short walk and a longer walk to suit ability Our walks often take us to a local coffee bar.
Friday Walk
Every Friday at 10:30am at Abington Park, Northampton. We meet by the bowling green for a little gentle warm up. We have a short walk and a longer walk to suit ability then we all finish off in the café for drinks and chat
All our exercise and walking groups are for all abilities. At exercise you can stay seated and work at your own pace. The walking groups are similarly at your own pace and ability. You can use poles, walk with a stick or walker. If you use a wheelchair come along for the company. Carers are very welcome. If you don’t fancy a walk just meet us for coffeeand a chat afterwards, you will be welcome.
Younger Gents Group
This is for men who are more recently diagnosed and just experiencing the early symptoms of Parkinson’s. This group enjoys pub lunches, bowling, snooker etc. and is organised by one of the men who attend.
Younger Gent's Partners
Why should the chaps have all the fun? This is a new group just forming, supporting each other and making new friends with people who understand.
Ex Carers Group
This is for people who have sadly lost their loved ones but who still benefit from supportive friendships with each other meeting monthly for coffee and a chat.
Monthly Meetings
the Corona Virus has put our plans on hold for a monthly meeting but when things return to normal we welcome any suggestions of what works best for you.
Some Parkinson's people enjoying activities
