Find out about our regular group meeting and what's planned for the next few months
We meet at the Upwey Memorial Hall Victoria Avenue Weymouth DT3 5NG at 2.30pm on the third Monday of each month, except August (summer break) and December when we have our Christmas lunch on a date and venue decided nearer the time.
Our meetings are free to all members including free tea/coffee and biscuits. We have guest speakers, Quizzes, Prize Bingo, and much more. We meet for afternoon tea, go on coach trips and visit the theatre, all free to people with Parkinson's.
Come and join us.
Go to Contact us and I'll call you back.
Mike Vosper, Branch Chairman
Monday 19th October 2026.
Martin Fielding, retired vet.
'Dorset's Harriot'.
Monday 16th November 2026
Rob Davis, Parkinson's UK Campaigns Manager.
December's meeting
16th December, our Christmas lunch, to be held at the Rembrandt Hotel, Weymouth from 1pm.
Monday January 18th 2027
Shulay Hamilton - Rapid Mobility talk and demo.
Monday 15th February 2027.
Christina Legg. "Prickly Prickles Talk" - All about Hedgehogs.
Monday 15th March 2027.
AGM with Fish and Chip lunch followed by a Prize Quiz. Starts at 2pm.
Monday 19th April 2027.
Abi Mitchell - A talk on Estate Planning, Wills and Lasting Powers of attorney.
27th November 2026
Quiz Night for Parkinson's
At the Centenary Club, Jubilee Sidings, Weymouth. Starts at 7pm.
2nd December 2026
Tabletop sale United Church Dorchester, 10am.
Plenty more in the pipeline, watch this space.
Find out what else is on around Weymouth and beyond
Results: 20
Safe, time efficient workout focusing on increasing strength and functional ability. Workouts are on the world's leading strength and rehabilitation equipment.
Unit C3, Arena Business Centre
Holyrood Close
Poole
BH17 7FJ
Weekly every Monday
From 09:00 until 10:30
A non-contact boxing exercise class ran by head coach Tony Colston, a trained RockSteadyBoxing instructor, that focuses on improving mobility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular.
BHealthand Fitness - Lyme Regis
St Georges House, Uplyme Rd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
DT7 3LS
Weekly every Thursday
From 14:00 until 16:00
Nordic Walking session led by an experienced instructor to promote positive physical health and social connections.
Kingston Lacy House
Kingston Lacy House
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 4EA
Weekly every Monday
From 14:00 until 15:00
Water based exercise led by specialist neurological physiotherapists in a heated pool. Classes are small and varied in exercise working on cardiovascular fitness, mobility, flexibility and balance.
Broadstone Physiotherapy Clinic
24 Story Lane
Broadstone
BH18 8EQ
Weekly every Monday
From 16:00 until 16:30
A singing group for people with Parkinson's and for their friends and family support network.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Weekly every Friday
From 10:45 until 12:00
Focus on posture, strength, balance and flexibility, and calming techniques. Half of it is done in a chair and some standing. The instructor can adapt the class for those who struggle with standing.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Weekly every Monday
From 10:00 until 11:00
A sociable monthly meeting with a variety of speakers and activities.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Monthly on the third Saturday
From 14:30 until 16:00
PurbeckParkys is for local people who are living with Parkinson's, offering friendship, information and support to others living in the Purbeck area.
Swanage Cricket Club
Days Park
Swanage
BH19 1LG
Monthly on the third Wednesday
From 14:00 until 16:00
We offer information and support for people affected by Parkinson's at our friendly group meeting. We often have speakers and there is always time for a chat over tea and a piece of cake.
Merriott Village Hall
Broadway
Merriott
TA16 5QH
Monthly on the third Wednesday
From 10:30 until 12:00
Fun singing group! You don't have to be a songbird to join, just willing to have a go and have fun. We stop for tea and a chat too. £1.50 per person, no charge for carers.
Merriott Village Hall
Broadway
Merriott
TA16 5QH
Monthly on the first Wednesday
From 10:30 until 11:45
Younger Onset Group, for those living with Parkinson's and balancing family life, work and other commitments. We offer mutual support over a shared experience of life with Parkinson's.
Kings Head
The Square
Wimborne
BH21 1JG
Based on the ancient Qigong, our experienced teacher lends the system to help and motivate people in their quest for improvement.
Quarterjack Suite Allendale Centre Wimborne
Allendale Centre
Hanham Road
Wimborne
BH21 1AS
Weekly every Monday
From 11:30 until 12:30
Monthly support group with exercise.
The Hanger Leisure Centre
Cloakham Drive
Axminster
EX13 5GT
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday
From 13:30 until 15:00
Circuits style class consisting of 2 exercises on each station. The exercises are Parkinson's specific and there are roughly 10 to 12 exercises. Two minutes are performed on each exercise.
West Hants Tennis Club
Roslin Road South,
Bournemouth
BH3 7EF
Weekly every Friday
From 14:00 until 15:00
Walking football for ALL abilities including people who have never played before! Designed to maintain and improve your fitness, strength, flexibility, and stability, who have decent movement
Pelhams Park (BH Live)
Manor Farm Rd
Bournemouth
BH10 7LF
Weekly every Wednesday
From 14:00 until 15:00
A fun movement-based class, designed for the symptoms of Parkinson's. Led by Co-founder of Parkinson's Dance Science Aimee Hobbs and Parkinson's Dance Science trained teacher Sammy Gillingham.
Pavilion Dance
Overlooking Lower Gardens,
Westover Road,
Bournemouth
BH1 2BU
Weekly every Friday
From 14:30 until 16:00
Seated exercise session for people with Parkinson's led by an experience instructor
Chard Leisure Centre
Chard Leisure Centre
Fore Street
Chard
TA20 1PY
Weekly every Wednesday
From 13:30 until 14:30
Come and join us for our group meeting where we offer information, friendship and support to people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise events and social activities.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Monthly on the third Thursday
From 14:00 until 16:00
Relaxed, mainly chair based exercises, designed to keep and improve strength, flexibility, stability and range of movement. Varying levels of each exercise are built in for those with more ability.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Weekly every Thursday
From 12:00 until 13:00
Relaxed and light circuit-based exercises, done in pairs to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, stability and movement. Varying level of each exercise are built in for those with more ability.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Weekly every Tuesday
From 12:00 until 13:00
Find out about our regular group meeting and what's planned for the next few months
We meet at the Upwey Memorial Hall Victoria Avenue Weymouth DT3 5NG at 2.30pm on the third Monday of each month, except August (summer break) and December when we have our Christmas lunch on a date and venue decided nearer the time.
Come and join us.
Go to Contact us and I'll call you back.
Mike Vosper, Branch Chairman
Monday 19th October 2026.
Martin Fielding, retired vet.
'Dorset's Harriot'.
Monday 16th November 2026
Rob Davis, Parkinson's UK Campaigns Manager.
December's meeting
16th December, our Christmas lunch, to be held at the Rembrandt Hotel, Weymouth from 1pm.
Monday January 18th 2027
Shulay Hamilton - Rapid Mobility talk and demo.
Monday 15th February 2027.
Christina Legg. "Prickly Prickles Talk" - All about Hedgehogs.
Monday 15th March 2027.
AGM with Fish and Chip lunch followed by a Prize Quiz. Starts at 2pm.
Monday 19th April 2027.
Abi Mitchell - A talk on Estate Planning, Wills and Lasting Powers of attorney.
27th November 2026
Quiz Night for Parkinson's
At the Centenary Club, Jubilee Sidings, Weymouth. Starts at 7pm.
2nd December 2026
Tabletop sale United Church Dorchester, 10am.
Plenty more in the pipeline, watch this space.
Find out what else is on around Weymouth and beyond
Results: 20
Safe, time efficient workout focusing on increasing strength and functional ability. Workouts are on the world's leading strength and rehabilitation equipment.
Unit C3, Arena Business Centre
Holyrood Close
Poole
BH17 7FJ
Weekly every Monday
From 09:00 until 10:30
A non-contact boxing exercise class ran by head coach Tony Colston, a trained RockSteadyBoxing instructor, that focuses on improving mobility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular.
BHealthand Fitness - Lyme Regis
St Georges House, Uplyme Rd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
DT7 3LS
Weekly every Thursday
From 14:00 until 16:00
Nordic Walking session led by an experienced instructor to promote positive physical health and social connections.
Kingston Lacy House
Kingston Lacy House
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 4EA
Weekly every Monday
From 14:00 until 15:00
Water based exercise led by specialist neurological physiotherapists in a heated pool. Classes are small and varied in exercise working on cardiovascular fitness, mobility, flexibility and balance.
Broadstone Physiotherapy Clinic
24 Story Lane
Broadstone
BH18 8EQ
Weekly every Monday
From 16:00 until 16:30
A singing group for people with Parkinson's and for their friends and family support network.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Weekly every Friday
From 10:45 until 12:00
Focus on posture, strength, balance and flexibility, and calming techniques. Half of it is done in a chair and some standing. The instructor can adapt the class for those who struggle with standing.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Weekly every Monday
From 10:00 until 11:00
A sociable monthly meeting with a variety of speakers and activities.
St George's Church Hall - Poole
Oakdale
Poole
BH15 3EU
Monthly on the third Saturday
From 14:30 until 16:00
PurbeckParkys is for local people who are living with Parkinson's, offering friendship, information and support to others living in the Purbeck area.
Swanage Cricket Club
Days Park
Swanage
BH19 1LG
Monthly on the third Wednesday
From 14:00 until 16:00
We offer information and support for people affected by Parkinson's at our friendly group meeting. We often have speakers and there is always time for a chat over tea and a piece of cake.
Merriott Village Hall
Broadway
Merriott
TA16 5QH
Monthly on the third Wednesday
From 10:30 until 12:00
Fun singing group! You don't have to be a songbird to join, just willing to have a go and have fun. We stop for tea and a chat too. £1.50 per person, no charge for carers.
Merriott Village Hall
Broadway
Merriott
TA16 5QH
Monthly on the first Wednesday
From 10:30 until 11:45
Younger Onset Group, for those living with Parkinson's and balancing family life, work and other commitments. We offer mutual support over a shared experience of life with Parkinson's.
Kings Head
The Square
Wimborne
BH21 1JG
Based on the ancient Qigong, our experienced teacher lends the system to help and motivate people in their quest for improvement.
Quarterjack Suite Allendale Centre Wimborne
Allendale Centre
Hanham Road
Wimborne
BH21 1AS
Weekly every Monday
From 11:30 until 12:30
Monthly support group with exercise.
The Hanger Leisure Centre
Cloakham Drive
Axminster
EX13 5GT
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday
From 13:30 until 15:00
Circuits style class consisting of 2 exercises on each station. The exercises are Parkinson's specific and there are roughly 10 to 12 exercises. Two minutes are performed on each exercise.
West Hants Tennis Club
Roslin Road South,
Bournemouth
BH3 7EF
Weekly every Friday
From 14:00 until 15:00
Walking football for ALL abilities including people who have never played before! Designed to maintain and improve your fitness, strength, flexibility, and stability, who have decent movement
Pelhams Park (BH Live)
Manor Farm Rd
Bournemouth
BH10 7LF
Weekly every Wednesday
From 14:00 until 15:00
A fun movement-based class, designed for the symptoms of Parkinson's. Led by Co-founder of Parkinson's Dance Science Aimee Hobbs and Parkinson's Dance Science trained teacher Sammy Gillingham.
Pavilion Dance
Overlooking Lower Gardens,
Westover Road,
Bournemouth
BH1 2BU
Weekly every Friday
From 14:30 until 16:00
Seated exercise session for people with Parkinson's led by an experience instructor
Chard Leisure Centre
Chard Leisure Centre
Fore Street
Chard
TA20 1PY
Weekly every Wednesday
From 13:30 until 14:30
Come and join us for our group meeting where we offer information, friendship and support to people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise events and social activities.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Monthly on the third Thursday
From 14:00 until 16:00
Relaxed, mainly chair based exercises, designed to keep and improve strength, flexibility, stability and range of movement. Varying levels of each exercise are built in for those with more ability.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Weekly every Thursday
From 12:00 until 13:00
Relaxed and light circuit-based exercises, done in pairs to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, stability and movement. Varying level of each exercise are built in for those with more ability.
St Mary's Church - Ferndown
Church Road
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Weekly every Tuesday
From 12:00 until 13:00
