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Batting with Parkinson’s table tennis project in Newcastle Article by Dr Philip Cheung (PhD)
The project started in May 2025. The purpose of the project is to investigate how table tennis might enable people with Parkinson’s to manage their symptoms such as; “Involuntary tremulous motion; lessened muscle power; passing from walking to running and…
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PETT highlighted in Table Tennis England’s development work article by Paul Stimpson
It’s great to see Parkinson’s England Table Tennis (PETT) featured in a recent Table Tennis England article highlighting the wide range of work undertaken to develop and grow the sport. In the section on partnerships, Table Tennis England highlights its…
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Leyland group raises over £2,000 during 12-hour World Table Tennis Day marathon
World Table Tennis Day 2026 was celebrated in fantastic style by Leyland Ping Pong Parkinson’s – Table Tennis Therapy, who organised a 12-hour charity table tennis marathon at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Leyland. The event brought together 30 players,…
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Study suggests table tennis improves balance in people with Parkinson’s
A recent article by Patricia Inácio, PhD featured in the PD Frontline Summer 2026 newsletter highlights encouraging new research into the benefits of table tennis for people living with Parkinson’s. Researchers found that taking part in a structured 12-week table…
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Founder Gary Lee shares his Parkinson’s journey
One of the founders of Parkinson’s England Table Tennis (PETT) and our Secretary, Gary Lee, has been using the power of table tennis to support people living with Parkinson’s for many years. Back in 2023, Gary spoke to Essex Live…
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Ormesby Hosts Successful First Parkinson’s Table Tennis Tournament
The inaugural Tees Parky Spin tournament was a fantastic success, bringing together 32 players with Parkinson’s from across England and Scotland for a day of competitive table tennis and camaraderie at Ormesby Table Tennis Club. The event also marked the…
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Camp in Spain 2026
Anton Åkesson from Nordic Table Tennis emailed this invitation for players with Parkinson’s to visit their specially adapted table tennis camp in Spain. We would like to warmly invite you to our specially adapted table tennis camp in Spain for…
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June 11th Table Tennis England article about Ormesby tournament
Parkinson’s @ Ormesby has become one of the UK’s leading examples of how table tennis can bring people living with Parkinson’s together to improve both physical wellbeing and social connection. Founded by Lynn and Ken after they discovered there were…
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Ormesby tournament
Parkinson’s England Table Tennis (PETT) are looking forward to Sunday 19th July 2026 at Ormesby Table Tennis Club. Two of the organisation’s founders, co-chairs Rob and Sandy, will both be attending. One to compete and the other as an umpire…
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Brighton 20th and 21st June 2026
Brighton Table Tennis Club Parkinson’s Table Tennis Weekend 2026 will take place the weekend of 20th/21st June. It’s a 2 day exclusively Parkinson’s tournament in Kemp Town Brighton. Registration will be about £15 which includes 2 meals and tea /…
