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West Midlands events

See below for events coming up in the West Midlands.

Local information events

We organise information events for anyone affected by Parkinson's. You can find out more about local support, and meet our team and others affected by the condition.

To find out about what's coming up, please contact:

Parkinson's UK information stand
Saturday 15 June 2013

Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Sainsbury's coffee shop, Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 5AA

Meet your local information and support worker during Carers Week and find out about Parkinson's, local services and support for carers.

For more information please contact Julie Ball, Information and Support Worker on 0844 225 3763 or isw.birmingham1@parkinsons.org.uk.

Fundraising events

Want to fundraise for us? Take a look below, or contact:

 

Secret Dinner Party, Ludlow
12 September 2013

We're teaming up with some of the region's best food festivals this summer to bring you a great fundraising idea. Your ticket will give you a welcome drink, starter, main course and dessert - each in a separate restaurant!

See the The Secret Dinner Party page for more information.

Stafford Castle Walk
Sunday 19 May 2013

Join us in 2013 for a fantastic walk around Stafford Castle. Choose from 3 family-friendly routes around Stafford Castle and the stunning Stafford countryside.

See our Stafford Castle Walk event page for more informaton.

Great Midlands Fun Run, Sutton Coldfield
Sunday 2 June 2013

This fun run is staged over an 8.5 mile all-tarmac route taking place in Sutton Coldfield town centre and Sutton Park. The run is designed to be a fun day out not a race so why not sign up with your friends and family!

Register online at www.greatmidlandsfunrun.com

For more information about this event please contact Julie Ball, Information and Support Worker on 0844 225 3763 or email isw.birmingham1@parkinsons.org.uk.

Parkinson's UK supporters at our Pedal for Parkinson's - Stratford-upon-Avon 2011 eventPedal for Parkinson's - Stratford-upon-Avon
Sunday 9 June 2013, 9am

Cycle through the picturesque Warwickshire countryside and enjoy a great day out with friends and family!

Pedal your way along our exciting 5, 20 or 60 mile cycle routes and help us fund Parkinson's nurses around the UK.

See our Pedal for Parkinson's Stratford page for further information and to sign up online.

Mud Runner, Herefordshire
29 or 30 June 2013

Where: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire - view map

Join us for a dirty weekend and get muddy while raising funds for our vital work. Choose from Oblivion on 29 or 30 June or Classic on 20 October.

Bring along the kids for slop, slime and filth in the junior race.

For more details please call 01531 634066 or visit www.mudrunner.co.uk

Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Saturday 6 July 2013

A unique linear half marathon along Black Country canal towpaths.

This unique event takes place along a canal towpath starting at the British Waterways Canal Dock in Wolverhampton and finishing at Brindley Place in Birmingham.

Gillian Cooney running the 2010 Great Manchester RunVisit our Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon event page for more details.

Bupa Great Birmingham Run
Sunday 20 October 2013

Formerly the Birmingham Half Marathon, this is the latest race to join the Great Runs series - the biggest mass participation running programme in the world!

See our Bupa Great Birmingham Run event page for further information.

Candlelit Concert, Birmingham
December 2013 tbc

Start your seasonal celebrations with a festive, light-filled evening in the heart of Birmingham. More details tbc.

Local group events

Our local groups across the West Midlands meet regularly and each hold their own events and activities.