Excerpt: Gentle movement and breathing exercises can play an important role in supporting people living with Parkinson’s. At Hullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe, our Exercise for Parkinson’s (EFP) sessions use adapted Tai Chi movements to help improve mobility, balance and wellbeing.
World Parkinson’s Day is observed every year on 11 April, bringing attention to Parkinson’s disease and the impact it has on individuals, families and communities.
It is an opportunity to raise awareness, share information and highlight the importance of support for those living with the condition.
In August, an endurance challenge will take place that combines physical resilience with charitable purpose — a solo swim across the English Channel from England to France.
The distance is approximately 33,796 metres, and the conditions are widely regarded as some of the most demanding in open water swimming. Cold temperatures, strong tides, and unpredictable conditions make the Channel one of the most challenging crossings in the world.
Read more “Swimming the English Channel for Charity”
On 4 April 2026, Hullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe will celebrate an important milestone — 8 years of supporting people living with Parkinson’s, as well as carers and families, in Hullbridge and the wider Essex area.
Read more “Hullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe Celebrates 8 Years”
The year started with us {Parkinsonscafe} being given a grant by our local council which will keep us going for a further year this was followed by an anniversary lunch celebrating 7 years service to the community on the 4th April 2025
Read more “What happened so far in 2025”
If you would like to support people affected by Parkinson’s, you can donate directly to Parkinson’s UK.
Donate via Parkinson’s UKHullbridge Parkinson’s Cafe does not collect donations directly.