Organised and funded by the Edinburgh Young People with Parkinson’s Support Group and subsidised by the Edinburgh Branch, the group is open to anyone with Parkinson’s, as long as you are over 18 years of age.
Table Tennis is recognised as being good for coping with many Parkinson’s symptoms including balance, concentration, footwork, hand-eye co-ordination, fine motor skills to mention a few. This link contains details of supporting research.
Most of all, it is a fun activity where you can play at any level either socially or even competitively in organised Parkinson’s events. Why not come along and join us, and bring a friend or family member? It’s for all abilities, including complete beginners, and equipment will be provided. If you haven’t played before, we will keep you right. You can play as much or as little as you like and go at your own pace.
It’s the time of the week when I feel like I flow. I switch off from my Parkinson’s and just follow the ball
Diane
We meet weekly on Saturdays from 1.15 to 3.15pm at the North Merchiston Club in Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP.
We provide a reminder of the rules: Table Tennis for Beginners
There is a charge of £5 per person per week. You can use the Branch Shop facility, or pay cash on the day.
North Merchiston Club is conveniently situated on the edge of the city centre, close to Fountainpark and adjoining Harrison Park East.
You can get there by bus. It’s only a short walk from any: Lothian Buses – 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 22, 25, 27, 30, 33, 34, 35, 44, 300.
There is free on-street car parking on a Saturday afternoon, with parking available in Watson Crescent and surrounding streets. If you don’t have a satnav try using this AA website, or search for North Merchiston Club on Google Maps.
(Access to the centre is from Watson Crescent, with a few steps up to the front door, and a flight of steps down to the hall. A roller-ramp is available if you have difficulty with steps, so please let us know if that might be an issue for you).
There is a small café in the centre if you want to sit and have a coffee and a blether in between games.
If you are new to the sport here’s the link for keeping the score etc. But don’t worry, someone will be there to keep you right!
If you would like more details contact: Gina – gina@edinburghparkinsons.org
or Scott – scottwils180@gmail.com Tel: 07835 820898
Competition Summaries
2025 Perth and Kinross Competition
2026 Perth and Kinross Competition
The photo below is of (L-R) Frank Duffy, Ged Wallis, Scott Wilson, Ian Thomson and Ken Macfarlane, taken at the Perth and Kinross Disability Sports Championships on the 23rd May 2026. Ken won the silver and Ian won the bronze.
Huge congratulations to Diane Kennedy a member of our Parkinson’s Table Tennis group who was one half of a Silver medal winning combination in the ladies’ doubles at the 2024 Scottish International Parkinson’s Open in Largs. Diane is on an upward winning curve having won the Bronze in the Ladies Doubles last year with Alison Williams (pictured below). Diane was also a runner up with Robert Smith in the Plate Class 3 mixed doubles. Scott Wilson and Robert Smith (pictured below) also had a good tournament against some very stiff opposition from across Europe and the rest of the world, but didn’t quite make the medals. There’s always next year!Scottish International Parkinson's Open Largs 2024
The image below shows Branch entrants for the 2026 and 4th Parkinson’s Scottish International Open Table Tennis Tournament at Largs:
Parkinson's Scottish International Open 2026
