Welcome
Welcome to The ParkinSongsters, a singing group for people with Parkinson’s, their family, friends and carers.
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Proudly Funded by The National Lottery, Community Fund
The ParkinSongsters are delighted to be supported by the Community Fund from The National Lottery. This vital funding will enable us to continue our work in helping those with Parkinson’s disease—and their families and loved ones—to stay active, connect with others in a social setting, and experience the joy of singing together.
Parkinson’s UK FREE Event
Royal Victoria Hotel 24 th October
2-5pm St Leonards on Sea
Parkinson’s UK FREE Event
Royal Victoria Hotel 24 th October
2-5pm St Leonards on Sea
Parkinson’s UK present a FREE afternoon of taster sessions and talks
supporting people with Parkinson’s, their friends and carers.
Saturday 24 th October 2pm – 5pm
Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards-on-Sea
Special Guest Speakers
Mark Mardell, BBC TV journalist
Caroline Rassell, CEO Parkinson’s UK
Mark Mardell is a highly respected British journalist and broadcaster known for his
more than three decades at BBC News, where he covered British, European, and
American politics at senior levels. He served as Europe Editor and North America
Editor, reporting on major global events. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in
2022 and he talks openly about his experience, helping to reduce stigma around the
condition.
In addition to the guest speakers, Mike Scott, lead nurse specialist at East Sussex
Healthcare NHS Trust, will give a talk. There will be demonstrations of the seated
exercise class and a short concert given by The ParkinSongsters. Plus time for Q&A
Not to be missed by anybody directly affected by Parkinson’s, their carers,
partners and healthcare workers
For further details please contact:
Didier Montillaud didiermontillaud@gmail.com
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.