{"id":81,"date":"2025-10-13T15:17:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:14:04","slug":"classes-for-parkinsons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/index.php\/classes-for-parkinsons\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson&#8217;s classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We teach FREE, specialised strength and balance classes for those with Parkinson&#8217;s and their carers at The Doddridge &amp; St James Community Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions feature later life training to allow people to avoid falls,&nbsp;maintain good health and remain independent. All exercises are low impact, seated or standing and cater for every individual&#8217;s fitness level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also centre on the&nbsp;creation of a community feel&nbsp;around the sessions to further increase people\u2019s wellbeing, with attendees staying behind for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee after each class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions are held every Monday at 11am for 45 minutes. If you are interested email <a href=\"mailto:stepforwardwithlewiscic@gmail.com\">stepforwardwithlewiscic@gmail.com<\/a> to book or for more information. Please book in advance as numbers are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile-1140x806.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/stepforwardwithlewiscic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parkinsons-class-social-tile.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We are grateful for the backing of West Northamptonshire Council, Parkinson&#8217;s UK, and Northampton Town Council, who have previously supplied grant funding to allow these classes to continue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our work depends on fundraising, grant funding and business donations to continue. 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