Our Activities
No experience is needed to join in any of our activities, with the exception of mountain biking. Help will always be there for you.
Below is an outline of our current activities. We hope to keep adding to what we offer.
Follow each link to find out more.
Base Body Fitness
Tuesdays 1.30 - 2.30
We meet every Tuesday for a gym session at Base Body Fitness in Park Hall.
Park Hall Business Village, Park Hall Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5XA
https://www.basebodyfitness.co.uk/parkinsons-club
Choose your activities or machines and exercise for as long as you would like to. Then have a well-deserved coffee or a cuppa and a chat.
Pilates for Parkinson’s
Thursdays 2.45 - 4.00
Pilates is excellent for maintaining and increasing flexibility and core strength.
The classes and the exercises will be adapted to suit the needs of those attending, so you do not need to be able to get onto and off of the floor! The exercises will be able to be undertaken whilst seated or standing (with the most flexible among us being able to use floor as well). The instructor, Marie, has training for delivering Pilates to the less mobile and also has personal experience of Parkinson’s.
Hanchurch Village Hall, 126 Whitmore Rd, Hanchurch Crossroad, Hanchurch, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 4DG
The exercise session will last 45 minutes, with refreshments available afterwards.
Table Tennis
Fridays 10.00 - 12.00
We meet every 1st and 3rd Friday (and 5th when there is one) at the MESC Table Tennis Club, Summer Street, ST4 4DH.
https://www.facebook.com/mesctabletennisclub/?locale=en_GB
Have a go, have some tuition, end with a coffee or a cuppa and some time for a chat.
Guided exercise classes for Parkinson’s
Two meetings a week. A range of activities, accessible for all.
Tuesdays 11.00 - 12.00 Dimensions Leisure Centre, Tunstall
Dimensions Sports, Scotia Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ET
This group is currently meeting in the gym and is expertly led staff member John.
Fridays 1.00 - 2.00 Fenton Manor Sports Complex
City Road Fenton, City Rd, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR
This group involves a guided set of exercises including a circuit of activities. Expertly led by Shelly and Ange.
John, Shelly and Ange are Stoke City Council employees. They are trained and qualified to a high standard and have knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease.
Kali for Parkinson’s
This is the national martial art of the Philippines. It is a form of movement that uses body and mind. No physical combat is included. It will help with core strength, balance and control and can be carried out either seated or standing. For those of you who like long words, Kali will help to improve your neuroplasticity.
Every Monday, 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Spend some time learning a new skill and being active, followed by some social time.
Hanchurch Village Hall, 126 Whitmore Rd, Hanchurch Crossroad, Hanchurch, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 4DG.
£4 for Kali plus £1 for a hot drink for both people with Parkinson’s andtheir PAs.
Mountain Biking
For the more active and adventurous, get on a bike and forget you have Parkinson’s.
Times, days and locations vary. Hopefully to suit those who wish to go.
Seated Dance
The English National Ballet established dance for Parkinson’s in 2010. Dancing can enhance fluidity of movement, develop postural stability, flexibility of the spine and improve balance.
Seated Dance classes are available
Mondays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Audley Pensioner’s Hall, Church Street, Audley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8DE.
£7 per session.
Thursdays 12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Westlands, Newcastle -under-Lyme
£7 per session.
email info@jdancegarden.co.uk
Walking Football
Time and day to be confirmed when we find a suitable venue.
Speak to Andy or Phil at the gym for more information. Alternatively, use the contact us form on this website.