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Parkinson's Cafe comes to Rosyth!
A new addition to our regular activities
If you live in the Rosyth or Dunfermline area we've got good news for you. We're opening a Parkinson's Cafe with the EATS Hub and EATS Living Room Cafe. This is a meeting place for anyone who has been affected by Parkinson's, whether it is directly, in person, or as a family member, friend or carer.
This meeting place place offers a safe environment where we can chat about anything you like because it's not all about Parkinson's, unless you want it to be.
Come and join us on the last Wednesday of the month (apart from July and December) between 10am and 12 at
The EATS Hub & EATS Living Room Cafe
115a Queensferry Road,
Rosyth,
Dunfermline,
KY11 2PS
Fife Carers Cafe Comes to Cupar
An exclusive place for Parkinson's carers to meet.
We've good news for the carers looking after people with Parkinson's in East Fife. There's a new opportunity in the form of a just for carers cafe opening up in Cupar.
Caring for someone you love can't be easy and sometimes you might need some time off, where you can go to discuss any problems you might have and get advice from people, who are in the same situation.
The cafe meeting is run by Anne, who is a carer herself and she is keen to welcome fellow carers in a spirit of friendship and reassure them that no topic is taboo and will be treated in the utmost confidence.
To find out more please use the Contact Us form , which is further down this page.
Parkinson's Table Tennis
St Andrews Table Tennis Just For You
Come along and play table tennis at Cosmos Community Centre, St Andrews, KY16 9LB on Tuesday mornings 11.15 to 12.15 starting from 5th November 2024.
No need to have played before or worry about your standard - it's a friendly session with help on hand.
First visit free, thereafter £4 each visit. Bats and balls included to borrow.
For more information, contact Elaine Forbes on [email protected] or Mark Coxe on [email protected]
Just turn up any Tuesday, or drop us an email to say you are coming so that we can look forward to meeting you.
It's the sport which current scientific research is advocating strongly for People with Parkinson's.
Regular Activities
- Exercise / Social Activity
Parkinson's Table Tennis
Table Tennis for all abilities.
This activity has been set up by the St Andrews Table Tennis Club especially for people with Parkinson's because they reconise that Table Tennis is beneficial, both mentally and physically for people with the condition.
Contact Us for More DetailsWhereThee Cosmos Community Centre
Abbey Walk
St Andrews
WhenTuesdays from 11:15 to 12:15 with some meeting beforehand for a coffee.
- Social Activity
Glenrothes Gathering
Meeting once a month, this is our group 'flagship event' when we come together and have a good time.
There are plenty of activities for everyone, so why not join us?
Find out moreWhereThe Bridge Centre
11 Falkland Place
Glenrothes
KY7 5NS
WhenOn the 2nd Thursday of the month between 12 and 3pm
- Exercise / Social Group
Walking Group
Our Group steps out every other Friday for a pleasant walk in the Fife Countryside.
Our walks take individual abilities into account with shorter walks and transport for those less able.
The walks usually end with the chance of a light refreshment at a local café or pub.
Contact Us for DetailsWhereWalks throughout Fife
WhenEvery other Friday at 11:00
- Exercise / Social Group
Walking Football
We've teamed up with Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic F.C. to provide Walking Football for people with Parkinson's.
Contact Us for DetailsWherePitreavie Sport and Soccer Centre
Queensferry Road
Dunfermline
KY11 8PP
WhenEvery Friday at 1:30pm
- Social Activity
Coffee and Chat Club
A get-together in person for a chat over a coffee and probably a slice of cake.
Contact Us for detailsWhereAlternating between Dobbies Dunfermline / Rejects Kirkcaldy
WhenOnce a month on the third Wednesday if the month
- Support Group
Carers Cafe Cupar
Meet with others who care for someone with Parkinson's.
Relax with friends who share your experiences.
Discuss issues in confidence.
Contact Us for DetailsWhereCaulders Garden Centre,
Cupar
KY15 4RB
WhenOn the second Tuesday of the month between 11am and 12 Midday.
- Exercise / Social Group
Tenpin Bowling
Enjoy a game of Tenpin Bowling and try to keep out of the gutter!
Contact us to bookWhereHollywood Bowl
Dunfermline
WhenThe 3rd Tuesday of the month 2pm - 4pm
- Exercise/ Social Group
Indoor Bowls
Have a game of indoor bowls or two, with time for a cuppa in between.
Contact Us for DetailsWhereAbbeyview Bowling Club
Dunfermline
WhenEvery Wednesday at 2pm
- Support Group
Quality of Life Group
This group is for people with Parkinson's to come together and enjoy each other's company, exchange tips and tricks on coping with the condition and have a moan if they want.
Contact Us to Find Out MoreWhereDunfermline
WhenThe 1st Tuesday of the Month at 2pm
- Exercise
Exercise to Music
Take an online Class and join the group exercising to music.
Contact Us for detailsWhereOnline
WhenThursdays at 11:15 (except on the same day as the Glenrothes Gathering)
- Support Group
YP Group Social Meeting
Join the Young Parkinson's Group online to shoot the breeze and plan their social events.
Find out moreWhereOnline
WhenFirst Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
- Group Therapy
Singing Therapy Group
Improve your voice with this group which meets regularly both in-person at the Glenrothes Gathering and online.
Contact us to find out moreWhereOnline
WhenAlternate Fridays at 09:45am
- Online Activity
Quiz Time
Join us for a fun quiz, which is held every other week online.
The quiz takes many different formats but is always enjoyable and gives you a good night in.
Get in touch to get more detailsWhereOnline
WhenLast Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
- Social Event
Rosyth Parkinson's Cafe
A meeting place for people with Parkinson's, their carers, friends and family to join us over a cuppa and a chat.
Contact Us For more detailsWhereEATS Living Room Café
115a Queensferry Road
Rosyth
Dunfermline
KY11 2PS
WhenOn the last Wednesday of the month between 10 and 12
- WhatsApp Group / Outings
Camera Club
Join us to share your photographs and learn techniques from each other that enable you to take better photos.
You don't have to be an expert to join our club and these days you don't even need a fancy camera.
Sign up hereWhereOn WhatsApp and In person for days out
WhenOccasional days out planned in advance
Upcoming Events
We have two events coming up that you might enjoy.
A Day out on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Saturday 14th June
Have you ever dreamt of being a steam train driver? Then this is an exciting day out for you.
Tom, one of the volunteers, plays table tennis at the St Andrews Parkinson's TT sessions and he will take us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of this award winning heritage railway for a discounted price of £15.30 (normally £17.00).
The day will include a scenic ten mile return train journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct, a picnic lunch or you could have a snack in their cafe, a tour of their workshops with plenty of photo opportunities and a guided tour of the museum and signal box.
We will meet between 11 and 12pm for the 12:30 train departure and then lunch, with the tour afterwards.
The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Bo'ness Station
Union Street
Bo'ness
EH51 9AQ
Please note that at the moment their accessible coach is unavailable on their steam & heritage diesel trains because it is currently out of service for repairs until further notice.
Grease at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre on the Wednesday 6th August
We still have quite a few places left for this fun packed treat, so please let us know, by using the contact us button at the bottom of this page, if you haven't already put your name down and you are intending to go.
Tickets are £40 and include the theatre ticket, high tea at the Royal George hotel in Perth and the coach from either Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline and back.
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