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FREE Walking Tennis sessions will show how it can help people with Parkinson’s

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People living with Parkinson’s are being invited to try walking tennis at a free event in Taunton next month.

The new walking tennis event aims to help people live well with the condition, with all ages and abilities welcome to gather at Taunton Tennis Centre, at Blackbrook Leisure Centre, from 2pm to 4pm on September 8.

Walking tennis can have a range of benefits for people living with Parkinson’s, including improved balance and coordination, better strength, flexibility and mobility, an improved sense of wellbeing and mindfulness, better memory and cognitive skills, greater social interaction and improved speech and communications skills.

Delivered by the Taunton Walking Tennis Club, with support from Everyone Active and Parkinson’s UK, the session will see experienced instructors take participants through the basics of playing walking tennis, with all equipment provided.

People living with Parkinson’s are being invited to try walking tennis at a free event in Taunton next month. The new walking tennis event aims to help people live well with the condition, with all ages and abilities welcome to gather at Taunton Tennis Centre, at Blackbrook Leisure Centre, from 2pm to 4pm on September 8.
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The session will be broken down into three parts, with attendees starting in the ‘red zone’ mini court, where they will learn the basics of walking tennis using sponge balls and lighter tennis rackets.

They can then move on to a half tennis court, or a full tennis court if they feel confident increasing their intensity on the day.

Experienced people with Parkinson’s will also be on hand to teach the basic principles of walking tennis.

Carers and relatives are also welcome to join in or watch the sessions, and teas and coffees are provided.

A raffle will also be held at the first session with a mix of ‘Parkinson’s prizes’ on offer.

Participants are recommended to wear comfortable active wear and footwear appropriate for playing tennis and to bring bottles of water, snacks and any medication they may need on the day.

For more information about the Parkinson’s walking tennis classes in Taunton, contact Ivor Griffiths by email to tauntondisabilitytennis@gmail.com

Source: https://somersetleveller.co.uk/news/free-walking-tennis-sessions-will-show-how-it-can-help-people-with-parkinsons/

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