Welcome
Welcome to The ParkinSongsters, a singing group for people with Parkinson’s, their family, friends and carers.
Join the Group
To find out more about the group, or consider joining, take a look at our Join the Group page.
Our Next Performance
The ParkinSongsters present their annual Christmas concert: Seasoned Songs & Carols on Monday December 16th, 3pm at St John’s Church Hall, Brittany Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0RD
This year the group is thrilled to welcome Gary Marriott as guest singer. Join us for entertaining songs and carols, tea, coffee and mince pies.
For full details, please visit the Concerts Page
Bexhill Parkinsons Cafe
New Parkinson’s Cafe Starting 20th September 2023
Join us for an informal setting for conversation, laughter, friendship and mutual support at The Wheatsheaf Inn, 2 Barnhorn Road, TN39 4LR. Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 4pm.
Contact Sarah on 07786 668 782 or sspencer-bowdage@parkinsons.org.uk
ParkinSongsters Concerts
Media Coverage
For me this (the group) has become a necessary place to be, a regular time with friends, peers and equals; a place to stretch our skill and literally find our voices.
Paul Greep
BBC South Visits The Songsters!
The ParkinSongsters – BBC South East News, Jan 24th 2023
A snapshot of the The ParkinSongsters, filmed for BBC South East News on January 24th, 2023. The film highlights the benefits of singing for people with Parkinson’s, and the pleasure that joining in this rewarding communal activity can bring to group members, as well as helping people with Parkinson’s to lead a normal life.
THE PARKINSONGSTERS ~ A little film about the large benefits of singing for people with Parkinson’s.
The film, made by Shaping Voices Arts charity and funded by The Big Lottery, shows, through rehearsal and performance footage and interviews with members of The ParkinSongsters, the development and concept of the group.