Parkinson’s Walks are proving popular. We have expanded from the original idea of walking in parks, and we now include some interesting walks in the Edinburgh area.
At least two committee members or volunteers are at the meeting points. There will be options for medium paced or slower paced walks, so that everyone can walk at a pace that suits.
The next dates/places are:
Monday 29 April at 10.30. This will be a circular walk, starting at the entrance to Asda Superstore on Sandpiper Drive, Newhaven. Buses 11, 16 and 200 pass nearby and the terminus of the Newhaven tram is a two minute walk just around the corner.
Monday 27 May at 10.30. This will be a gentle circular walk around Saughton Park, starting at the entrance to the glasshouse, at the Balgreen Road side of the gardens. The trams and many buses pass nearby, including nos. 1, 2, 22, 25, 30, 33 and 38.
Future Walks: dates for your diary are 24 June and 29 July. We will update you about the start locations on our website nearer the time.
The walks are relatively informal. We know that Parkinson’s can put paid to the best of plans, when an ‘off day’ happens. We wanted to have an activity where people are very welcome to just turn up on the day. No need to register in advance, and worry if on the day they don’t feel able to come along. The walks are open to People with Parkinson’s and their supporters.
We look forward to enjoying good company, some exercise and fresh air. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
We will typically end the walk close to somewhere that people can go for a tea or coffee close to the end of the walk (which are often circular).
For more information, please contact Lynn Stewart: Lynn@edinburghparkinsons.org
Below are some photographs:
The October walk ended with a visit to the Botanics Cafe
From the August Walk, taken as passing through Leith Links.
The May walk which began at Newhaven Harbour.
