Bigger and Better - fighting back against Parkinson's

22/09/2025

Thank you for the share Parkinson's UK Midlands 💙

Bigger & Better are having an ‘open afternoon' for their Parkinson's Combat Class at Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing Academy, Bray's Lane Coventry, on Tuesday 14 October (1.20pm for 1.30 start) for people to come along and either watch or join in.
This fun and stress busting class uses boxing and kickboxing techniques to improve and maintain balance, mobility and strength. A lot of time is spent on joint mobility and stretching, helping to improve posture and flexibility. No previous experience is necessary and exercises can be adapted as required.
Whether you are someone with Parkinson's, a professional or Parkinson's group, come along and see what the class entails.

*Please note, this class is aimed at those with mild to moderate symptoms and all participants must be independently mobile.*

Book your spot with Emma on 07715 884255 or [email protected] and find out more about Bigger & Better here https://www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk

19/09/2025

Parkinson’s Functional Fitness 🏋️‍♀️. We love our Wednesday mornings at Rigs Fitness where we have access to a huge range of equipment to help work on our members’ strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibly and agility. The coaches are great at adapting the routines to suit individual needs, and everyone always comes out with a smile on their face 😁
Convienently located on the border of Hall Green and Moseley, we have people coming from all over Birmingham, Solihull and even Sutton Coldfield.
We are also able to cater for those living with other neurological or medical conditions. Please get in touch to find out more - 07715884255, [email protected] www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk Parkinson's Solihull Branch Sport Parkinson's Parkinson's UK Midlands Parkinson's UK Birmingham South Support Group

13/09/2025

From next week we are returning to 2 back to back classes at our Chase Meadow Community Centre venue in Warwick, meaning that we have some spaces available. If you are living with Parkinson’s and want to get active and stay active,with a friendly and supportive group, please get in touch. Classes are Wednesdays at 12.30 or 1.30 and are subsidised by the Leamington and Warwick branch of Parkinson's UK 💙

05/09/2025

We are having an ‘open afternoon' for our Parkinson's Combat Class at Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing (ECKA Coventry), on Tuesday 14th October (1.20pm for 1.30 start) for people to come along and either watch or join in.

This fun and stress busting class uses boxing and kickboxing techniques to improve and maintain balance, mobility and strength. A lot of time is spent on joint mobility and stretching, helping to improve posture and flexibility. No previous experience is necessary!

Whether you are someone with Parkinson's, a professional or Parkinson's group, come along and see what our classes entail.

Book your spot with Emma on 07715 884255 or [email protected] and find out more about us here https://www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested 🥋🥊

03/09/2025

A great (and busy!) session today at our Warwick venue Chase Meadow Community Centre. We had a visit from ahead of their planned Walking Netball sessions for people with Parkinson’s - a new initiative supported by Great fun was had by all 💙🏀

08/08/2025

*Sailing for Parkinson's at Midland Sailing Club*
It was too windy to safely sail yesterday unfortunately but we had a motor boat tour of the reservoir and were shown around the sail boats.
They were a super friendly bunch, and we’ve been assured that the sailability boats are impossible to capsize and super easy to steer! 😊 If you’re already a competent sailor, they’ve got a selection of other boats you can have a go in. You can also have a go at paddle boarding.
Sessions will be running weekly until November then restarting again in March, with no commitment to attend each week. If you’ve ever fancied trying sailing, or want to get back to a hobby you used to enjoy, I’d definitely pay them a visit. Weather is looking perfect for next Thursday - don't forget your sun screen! ⛵️
Parkinson's UK Birmingham South Support Group Parkinson's Solihull Branch

07/08/2025

🥂Delighted to announce that A Taste of Leamington is returning once again on 16th September! 🥂

Organised by Royal Leamington Spa Rotary Club - England the event shall benefit Parkinson's UK and other charities.

If you'd like to buy a ticket please visit: https://royal-leamington-spa.co.uk/event/a-taste-of-leamington/

Thank you so much Rotary Club of Leamington Spa for your continued suuport.

31/07/2025

We all thought our member Jackie, who lives with Parkinson's, was crazy when she decided to jump out of a plane in aid of Parkinson's UK last year! This year, to continue with the craziness, she is going to be whizzing through the mountains at 100mph on the world fastest zip wire in aid of Cure Parkinson's!
She is looking for other people with Parkinson's (or their supporters) to join her on October 11th at Zip World in North Wales. If you are keen, please send me a private message and I can pass on your details 💙

30/07/2025

The social side of our classes is often just as valuable as the exercise part. At our Burton Green class we are lucky to have the support of our member’s partners to provide the refreshments - they now even have their own uniform 😂💙 Burton Green Village Hall

16/07/2025

Registration is now open for Par-Con 2025 - and right on our door step too! Hope to see you there!
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/par-con
Parkinson's UK

Find out about Par-Con, our free, 2-day hybrid event for the Parkinson's community.

05/07/2025

We are having an ‘open morning’ at one of our fantastic venues Rigs Fitness in Moseley, on Wednesday 16th July (10.20 for 10.30 start) to either watch or join in with our Parkinson's Functional Fitness class.

Whether you are someone with Parkinson's, a professional or Parkinson's group, come along and see what our classes entail.

Book your spot with Emma on 07715 884255 or [email protected] and find out more about us here https://www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk

Parkinson's UK Midlands Parkinson's UK Birmingham South Support Group Parkinson's Solihull Branch

04/07/2025

What a day! Can’t wait until next year! 💙