North East England
World Parkinson's Day Activities 2024
Every year on April 11th, World Parkinson’s Day raises awareness of this progressive neurological condition.
It’s a day to help the general public understand the reality of this condition for those who are living with it, but also to bring together the Parkinson's community.
This year's theme is 'Make It Blue' - with activities from lighting up buildings, to dressing in blue, holding bake sales, sponsored walks, and more. Here are those we know of in our region.
To find out more about any of the following, please click the relevant link or contact us. If you would like to tell us about another North East activity in the week of World Parkinson's Day, get in touch.
Saturday 6 April
Coffee morning, Norton Methodist Church, TS20 2QQ, 10am - midday. Hosted by Parkinson's UK Tees Valley Support Group.
Monday 8 April
Physical activity taster session in Sunderland, hosted by Parkinson's UK Sunderland Branch and Everyone Active.
Tuesday 9 April
Information stall at North Tees Hospital.
Information display at Strikes Garden Centre, Stokesley.
Table tennis ping pong in the Atrium of James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough.
Parkinson's indoor kurling, Escomb Village Hall, hosted by Parkinson's UK Bishop Auckland Support Group.
Wednesday 10 April
Attendees at the Parkinson's table tennis group in Ormesby, Middlesbrough, will be wearing blue.
Information display at Strikes Garden Centre, Stokesley.
Thursday 11 April
Information stalls at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Durham University Hospital, and Cornmill Centre Darlington.
Walking football at Sunderland Beacon of Light, hosted by the Foundation of Light.
Parkinson's Yoga in Middlesbrough, hosted by Amala Wellbeing.
Parkinson's seated exercise in Thornley (East Durham), hosted by Nuvo Wellbeing.
Graceful Steps - Celebrating World Parkinsons Day with Balbir Singh Dance company. Durham Botanic Garden.
Information display at Strikes Garden Centre, Stokesley.
Buildings around the region to be lit in blue:
Middlesbrough: Town Hall, Centre Square, Dorman Museum, Zetland Carpark, St Hilda’s Bells, Transporter Bridge, Central Library, Bottle of Notes.
Redcar: Beacon, Civic Centre.
Sunderland: Spire Bridge, Keel Square, Penshaw Monument, lighthouse at Seaburn Cliffe Park, Fulwell Windmill, Beacon of Light, Sunderland Royal Hospital.
NewcastleGateshead: Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Civic Centre, Platinum Mall at the MetroCentre, People's Theatre.
South Tyneside District Hospital.
Sunday 14 April
Sponsored walk in Redcar, hosted by Parkinson's UK Redcar & District Support Group.
Information display at Strikes Garden Centre, Stokesley.