Activities

Fife Parkinson's has something for everyone

We offer various activities from person-to-person to online

In-Person activities include:

Monthly Gathering in Glenrothes

St Andrews Parkinson's Cafe

Carers Cafe in Cupar

Walking Group

Tenpin Bowling

Indoor Bowls

Walking Football

Young Onset Parkinson`s meetings and activities

Everyone is welcome, so come and join in!

We also hold regular zoom meetings, which are great for those of us who are less mobile.

These activities include:

- A Monday Blether

- Dance Exercise with Shaper Caper

- Singing Therapy

- Quizzes

- Fife Parkinson`s Camera Club

- Coffee and Chat

CONTACT US for information on how to take part

Our Regular Activities

Monthly Glenrothes Gathering

We get together on the second Thursday of the month between 12 Noon and 3pm although we do take a summer break in July and August.

For a small admission fee, you can enjoy:

Meeting in a comfortable and secure venue
A light lunch
Space to sit, relax and chat
A Tai Chi class
Singing Therapy
Arts and Crafts
Complimentary Therapies including Massage and Reflexology
Table Tennis, Board Games, Bingo and Quizzes

The closest available parking is the Kingdom Centre car park - just off North Street in Glenrothes.

The car park is free but is restricted to three hours. Alternatively, you can drop your passengers off and park at the £1 all day car park just around the corner and after the meeting enjoy some shopping.

The venue is located at:

The Bridge Centre

Adjacent to the Bridge Cafe
Kingdom Shopping Centre

Falkland Place
Glenrothes
KY7 5NS

St Andrews Parkinson's Cafe

This is a meeting place for people with Parkinson's, their family and friends to drop in for an informal chat over a cuppa. We also invite guest speakers to talk about Parkinson's related topics.

The pop up cafe can be found at the Cosmos Community Centre, Abbey Walk, St Andrews and is on the last Monday of the month apart from in July and December.

Time: 11am to 12:30

Walking Group

Our Walking Group meets every other week for a stroll through the lovely Fife countryside, usually followed by a light lunch.

The walks are open to anyone with Parkinson`s and their supporters. We look forward to sharing a Friday walk with you soon.

The group meets every other Friday and the well organised walks are suitable for all abilities because we all have good days and bad days. Our walks vary in distance and are mostly on the level with small inclines. On some of the longer walks we have a car at the midway point to take anyone to the finish if required. We walk throughout Fife trying to find interesting walks and scenery. After our walk we try to finish at a café for refreshments.

If you are a Fife Branch Member you can get further details on the Walking Group programme at the PASSWORD PROTECTED PAGE or CONTACT US for details.

Walking Football

We have teamed up with Walking Football Scotland, Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic to bring a weekly session of Walking Football to Fife.

Sessions are at the Raith Rover's ground at Stark's Park and are every Friday at 1:30pm.

CONTACT US for details

Tenpin Bowling

We meet once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month, at the Hollywood Bowl in Dunfermline.

Enjoy a lively game and whether you use the bumpers or not we won’t be judgmental because we all have good and bad days. It’s the taking part that counts.

You’ll find details on the MEMBERS PAGE or C ONTACT US.

Indoor Bowling

We meet every Wednesday at the Abbeyview Bowling Club for a competitive game - but don’t worry because it’s just for fun and all abilities are welcome.

Bowls are supplied and coaching is given if required and we have a break halfway through for a drink and chat.

The cost is £5 per week.

To get more details CONTACT US.

Fortnightly Coffee and Chat Group

The Coffee and Chat group meet every two weeks to discuss various topics and 'put the world to rights' They sometimes broach the subject of Parkinson`s, but this is not their main talking point.

You’ll find details on the events page or CONTACT US.

Quality of Life Group

This is an exclusive ‘members only’ group. To be a member you must have Parkinson’s.

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month in Dunfermline. It is an informal group where we can talk freely about our Parkinson’s, our mental health, coping tips and anything else that we want to share. You know what they say, a problem shared…..

We always feel much more positive and ready to take on the world after our 'get-togethers'.

Find details about this group, CONTACT US.

Carers Cafe in Cupar

If you are caring for someone with Parkinson's and you could do with some time away so that you can recharge your batteries, the carers cafe in Cupar is the place for you.

This group is just for carers where you can relax with friends who share your experiences. It's a place where you can discuss all aspects of caring for someone with Parkinson's in complete confidence.

The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at :

Caulders Garden Centre,

Cupar.

KY15 4RB

Between 11am and 12 Midday

Young Onset Parkinson's Group

The Young Onset Parkinson's Group is for people of working age, pre-retirement, who are either still working or are fairly active.

The activities are held mostly in the evening, after work, or at the weekend and include such things as escaping from an Escape Room, Crazy Golf, Go-Karting, Eating Out as well as a regular monthly Zoom meeting.

Nordic Walking

Meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays. In association with 'Bums Off Seats'.

People from all age groups can take part. Quite simply it involves whole body exercise. But the potential benefits are many, according to medical experts. In particular, people with Parkinson’s can benefit from improved balance and posture, protection for hip and knee joints and better muscle tone.

Find more details at the Bums Off Seats website

https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/walking-for-health/health-walks/health-walk/community-nordic-walking

or CONTACT US.

Virtual Activities

Members can access joining codes for virtual activities HERE.

Monday Blether

Meeting every Monday on Zoom and having a chat and a cuppa in the comfort of your front room.

Exercise to Music

This group meets on most Thursdays to enjoy tailored exercise to music, either seated or standing which is provided by our partners Shaper Caper.

Singing Therapy

As well as meeting in person at the Glenrothes Gathering, this group meets on a Friday to improve their voices and feel uplifted through the power of singing.

Quiz

While away a Wednesday evening with our resident quizmaster and find out what you don’t know!

Camera Club

Even with a tremor you can take good pictures! Learn about techniques, composition or just enjoy sharing your photographs once a month.

Coffee and Chat

Started in Covid Lockdown and proved to be so popular it continued. An offshoot of the in-person Coffee and Chat Group, with the same principles, but from the comfort of your own home.

Fife Branch Activities

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?
Where
Glenrothes
When
On the 2nd Thursday of the month between 12 and 3pm
Find out more
Social Activity
St Andrews Parkinson's Cafe
A meeting place for people with Parkinson's, their family and friends to drop in for an informal chat over a cuppa.
We will also be inviting guest speakers to talk about Parkinson's related topics.
Where
The Cosmos Community Centre
Abbey Walk
St Andrews
When
The last Monday of the month 11:00 to 12:30 (except July and December)
Exercise
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.
Where
Walks throughout Fife
When
Every other Friday at 11:00
Contact Us for Details
Social Activity
Carers Cafe Cupar
Meet with others who care for someone with Parkinson's.
Relax with friends who share your experiences.
Discuss issues in confidence.
Where
Caulders Garden Centre,
Cupar
KY15 4RB
When
On the second Tuesday of the month between 11am and 12 Midday.
Exercise
Walking Football
We've teamed up with Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic F.C. to provide Walking Football for people with Parkinson's.
Where
Raith Rovers ground at Stark's Park, Kirkaldy.
When
Every Friday at 1:30pm
Contact Us for Details
Social Activity
Tenpin Bowling
Enjoy a game of Tenpin Bowling and try to keep out of the gutter!
Where
Hollywood Bowl
Dunfermline
When
The 3rd Tuesday of the month 2pm - 4pm
Contact us to book
Social Activity
Indoor Bowls
Have a game of indoor bowls or two, with time for a cuppa in between.
Where
Abbeyview Bowling Club
Dunfermline
When
Every Wednesday at 2pm
Contact Us for Details
Social Activity
Coffee and Chat Group
A get-together in person for a chat over a coffee and probably a slice of cake.
Where
Alternating between Dobbies Dunfermline / Rejects Kirkcaldy
When
Every other Wednesday at 11am
Contact Us for details
Social Activity
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.
Where
Dunfermline
When
The 1st Tuesday of the Month at 2pm
Contact Us to Register
Exercise
Exercise to Music
Take an online Class and join the group exercising to music.
Where
Online
When
Thursdays at 11:15 (except on the same day as the Glenrothes Gathering)
Contact Us for details
Social Activity
YP Group Social Meeting
Join the Young Parkinson's Group online to shoot the breeze and plan their social events.
Where
Online
When
1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
Find out more
Online Activity
Monday Blether
Have a coffee morning in the comfort of your own home and chat to friends online.
Where
Online
When
Every Monday at 11am
Contact Us for details
Group Therapy
Singing Therapy Group
Improve your voice with this group which meets regularly both in-person at the Glenrothes Gathering and online.
Where
Online
When
Alternate Fridays at 09:45am
Contact us to find out more
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.
Where
Online
When
Last Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
Get in touch to get more details
Online Event
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.
Where
Online
When
Once a month on the last Thursday of the month at 4:30pm
Sign up here