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Connecting with Parkinson's Support Groups: Finding Your Tribe
Living with Parkinson's disease is a bit like trying to dance to a song you don’t quite know the steps to. You stumble, you pause, and sometimes you just want to sit down and watch the world whirl by. But here’s the thing - you don’t have to dance alone. Finding your people through Parkinson's support groups can make all the difference. It’s about connection, understanding, and yes, even a bit of laughter along the way. Why Parkinson's Support Groups Are a Game-Changer When y

NLPDforums
Jan 193 min read
Summer events at NLPD!
This summer is proving to be very busy at Northern Lights. We’ve already had our week long stay in the Cotswolds, where we held themed...

NLPDforums
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Crown Green Bowls, the late Ted Roche and another great day with NLPD
By John Roche There are enough word options within the title of this piece to guarantee a bit of exercise for the old Chuckle Muscle......

NLPDforums
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Northern Lights shine in walking football tournament
By Hayley Rothwell @ Vital Energi Teams from Vital Energi and Parkinson’s support community, Northern Lights, took to the pitch in a...

NLPDforums
Jul 31, 20243 min read


What NLPD means to me.
Northern Lights Parkinson's Disease Support enjoys offering opportunities to its members in an effort to stay active, both physically &...
Keith McIndoe
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Carden Park
Not ones to do things by halves, the NLPD golfing society participated in its first tournament this week; the Sport Parkinson's British...

NLPDforums
Jun 23, 20231 min read
What makes you find the strength to face the struggle every day ?
I asked this question of a close friend who has been confined to his bed for over 25 years in Barbados and his answer had a profound...

NLPDforums
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Race Night
Our latest Race Night attracted almost 70 participants with most of the experienced backers blown out of the water by the outsiders...

NLPDforums
Nov 2, 20201 min read
Oh it’s a grand old team to play for.....
Oh it’s a grand old team to play for..... Twenty seven years ago I had the great honour to play in the Marine side which reached the...

NLPDforums
Oct 28, 20201 min read
You can’t do that !
You can’t do that ! On Saturday 15th August a group of seven people - four of whom have Parkinson’s and one who is eight years old...

johnroche154
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Northern Lights - More than meets the eye
I would like to start this blog by thanking the group of fabulous people who make up the flagship which is Northern Lights . This...

johnroche154
May 30, 20201 min read
Inside Northern Lights
Contributions from the NLPD team on anything to do with our Parkinson's journey. Get to know us a little better. Cheers, Keith.

NLPDforums
May 20, 20201 min read
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