Welcome to the Cambridge Branch of Parkinson’s UK.

The Cambridge Branch covers a wide area and tries to fulfil the aims of Parkinson’s UK locally by providing information, support and advice for people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and friends. 

Because we’re here, no one has to face Parkinson’s alone.

We’ll find a cure. Together.

Former Branch Committee member, Jenny Gawthrope-Wood became Mayor of Cambridge on 25th May 2023.

She has selected the Cambridge Branch of Parkinson’s UK as one of her two charities for the term of her office.

Branch Annual General Meeting
The Branch Annual General Meeting took place at 10:45 on Friday 22nd March. Reports were made by the Chair and Treasurer, following which the new Committee was voted in by qualifying members.  See Contact Us.

Flash Mob Descends on Cambridge
See Newsletters (July-August edition) to read about the Flash Mob event in aid of Parkinson’s in central Cambridge that happened on Sunday 3 September 2023. This was a fantastic day out to raise awareness for the Branch and we would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who got involved!

Another ‘Mob’ is planned to celebrate World Parkinson’s Week 2024 on Sunday the 14th April. The ‘Flash’ events will happen in the Grafton, Fitzroy St. (approx. 11:30), the Grand Arcade (approx. 12:30) and the Market Place (approx. 13:00). Click this here to access the sign-up form, and here to view the choreography. You can also contact carolinebent@me.com to learn more about joining in with the mob.

A Symphony of Giving in aid of Parkinson’s UK
This winter we held a fund- and awareness- raising event in the Cambridge Guildhall, with support from Mayor Jenny Gawthrope-Wood as one of her chosen charities this year. We celebrated the work of the Branch to support those living with Parkinson’s, with performances from the Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra, together with students from Chesterton and Mayfield schools, and Accorde chamber choir.

Tulip Fun Run Update
Reluctantly the Branch Committee has decided to postpone the fundraising Tulip Fun Run (scheduled for 7th April) until the Autumn.  A lot of energy went into the **successful concert on 28th January, and precious time was therefore lost in the planning of, and recruiting participants in, the TFR. With renewed energy we will immediately start to plan for the new date: 22nd SEPTEMBER.  Please put the date in your diary and start planning to join in with friends and family; register from 1 July.  **£2,000+ was raised!

Join us.

Monthly branch meetings:

The Branch holds one main morning meeting, with speaker and lunch, two afternoon informal café-style meetings, and one (usually Zoom) evening meeting for younger, more active, and working-age members — YAPs.  From September 2023 we launched a Carers’ Meeting by Zoom on the 2nd Friday of each month. For details of times and locations see the Diary Dates .

Weekly exercise therapies:

The branch supports seven sessions of exercise adapted to suit all those living with Parkinson’s, six in Sawston and one in Shelford. For details of times and location see Exercise Therapies.

Please note that these services or activities are not organized nor endorsed by Parkinson’s UK (company number 00948776). Parkinson’s UK is not responsible for the activity and is not liable for any advice or treatment received, or for any loss or damage incurred because of attending the activity or accessing the service.

We know that many of our members are unable to attend meetings or exercise classes because there is no convenient public transport. If a taxi is your only option, you may be eligible for a Parkinson’s UK grant of up to £1,500.  You can find out more about Parkinson’s UK grants on grants@parkinsons.org.uk or on 0344 225 3785.

Past recordings of meetings are on our YouTube channel.