Welcome
Welcome to the Sutton, Kingston & Epsom Branch of Parkinson’s UK.
Here you will find a wealth of advice and support for people in our area who have the condition and for their carers, family, and friends – in fact, for anyone who in anyway is affected by Parkinson’s.
The Branch is organised and run by a Committee of dedicated volunteers and, through it’s own fundraising, provides a wide range of activities to support those living with Parkinson’s in the Sutton, Kingston, Epsom and Merton areas.
Perhaps most importantly, we try to ensure that anyone who has been recently diagnosed with the condition is aware of the help, support, services, friendship and social activities we offer.
Our community are mainly people who have Parkinson’s, but our membership also includes carers, family members, and friends. We keep in touch by post, monthly email, this website, and our Branch magazine published three times a year.
So please, explore our website and consider joining our Branch.
Because no one has to face Parkinson’s alone.
For information about the activities offered by the Sutton, Kingston, Epsom branch of Parkinson’s UK please download the leaflet here.
We provide the
3 important elements
which Parkinson's consultants advise is vital for all people who have Parkinson's to do.
Stay physically active
Stay mentally active
Stay socially active
Arthur (Branch Chairman)
A message from our chairman
"As I reflect upon my first year at the helm of our beloved branch, the first thing I must do is give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful committee - 5 of whom are Parkys like me and 7 who are not. A special welcome to our latest recruits: -
Parkinson's Nursing:
From both sides
See Arthur Hookway and Amanda Hulejczuk talk together about the difference Parkinson's nursing has made to them. Arthur describes how his world would be without his Parkinson's nurse, and Amanda describes her experience as a nurse and the connection she has with the Parkinson's community. This short film has been created as part of a celebration of 35 years of Parkinson's nursing.
Latest News
The 100 club winners!
Our first draw was made on Wednesday 7th May. 62 tickets went into the draw and the winners were:
£50 No 24 Sue Hookway
£30 No 45 Anne Turvey
£20 No 41 Julia Mould
The next draw will be on Wednesday 4th June.
As the number of entries are increasing, we expect that additional prizes will soon be announced.
If you are interested in entering, please contact 100club@skeparkinsons.org.uk or for more information go to the useful links section on our website or click here.
Brighton Marathon
The grandchildren of our members Peter and Gill Parker, ran the Brighton Marathon and raised over £2,300 for Parkinson's UK! Congratulations Isabella and Maria for your fantastic achievement!
African Drumming
04 Jun 2025, 14:30 – 17:00
St John's Church, Northdown Rd, Sutton SM2 6DY, UK
Back by popular demand, join us for this fun session. As a group, we’re rather good at this! Drums play an important role in every aspect of African life, including the physical, emotional and spiritual. African hand drums are played to communicate, celebrate, mourn and inspire. They're played in times of peace and war, planting and harvesting, birth and death. Come along and relax into the rhythm and tempo.
Radio Interview
Listen to Radio St Helier talk with Arthur Hookway (the Chairman of SKE Parkinson's UK) about the journey through Parkinsons and getting the message out about the support offered by the Sutton, Kingston and Epsom Branch of Parkinson's UK.
Radio Interview
Listen to Radio St Helier talk with Arthur Hookway (the Chairman of SKE Parkinson's UK) about the journey through Parkinsons and getting the message out about the support offered by the Sutton, Kingston and Epsom Branch of Parkinson's UK.
Radio Interview
Listen to Radio St Helier talk with Arthur Hookway (the Chairman of SKE Parkinson's UK) about the journey through Parkinsons and getting the message out about the support offered by the Sutton, Kingston and Epsom Branch of Parkinson's UK.
Achievements of 2024
Achievements of 2024
January, February & March
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Easy Fundraising Page set up in January – At end of 2024 nearly £700 raised, with 26 members
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Appointment of Arthur Hookway as our new Chairman in February
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New event launch in February – “Sing to Beat Parkinson’s”, twice monthly in Wimbledon Park Hall
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Surrey Fire and Rescue Services Talk in March about fire safety in the home
April, May & June
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Fundraising Gala Dinner in aid of World Parkinson’s Day on 4th April – over 100 attendees, £2,400 raised
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Sutton Underpass lit up blue in support of PUK’s Light Up Blue Campaign for WPD
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Branch Support of the Movers and Shakers Parky Charter and regular podcasts
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Sutton Soups Pitch – second place achieved; generous donations received (more on this later)
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Talks from Air Ambulance, Katie Harp (speech therapist) Emily Jay (PD Warrior) and our Membership Secretary Simon on Scamming
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Croquet and Indoor Bowls
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Following request from PUK, transfer of branch bank account from Lloyds to Barclays
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Initial research for possible new premises more central for all branch members
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SKE Stand at Wellbeing Event in Wallington
July, August & September
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Afternoon Tea and Curator Talk at Bourne Hall which we recognise was not a huge success!
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Group Speech Therapy trial sessions begin – significant member interest
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Committee embarks on first full branch audit of income, expenditure, database, venues with a goal to create a more streamlined branch
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In August, selected as one of two of the Mayor of Sutton’s charities for 2024
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SKE fundraising quiz in September raised £1,000 for the branch
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New exercise class starts in Merton
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SKE Stand at Wellbeing event at David Weir Centre
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Talk by Co-Op Estates on tax and care planning
October, November & December
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“Here We Come Again” musical – Trip to Woking Theatre
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Crowdfunding page set up to raise funds for the continuation of Group Speech Therapy
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Audit results supplied to members
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Talk by Age UK
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Christmas Dinner – largest number of supporters to date
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Three new members join the committee for 2025 (Valerie Busby, Jenny Harding and Hugh Sear)
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And Mary returns to support the committee too
Our Team
Our Team
January, February & March
-
Easy Fundraising Page set up in January – At end of 2024 nearly £700 raised, with 26 members
-
Appointment of Arthur Hookway as our new Chairman in February
-
New event launch in February – “Sing to Beat Parkinson’s”, twice monthly in Wimbledon Park Hall
-
Surrey Fire and Rescue Services Talk in March about fire safety in the home
April, May & June
-
Fundraising Gala Dinner in aid of World Parkinson’s Day on 4th April – over 100 attendees, £2,400 raised
-
Sutton Underpass lit up blue in support of PUK’s Light Up Blue Campaign for WPD
-
Branch Support of the Movers and Shakers Parky Charter and regular podcasts
-
Sutton Soups Pitch – second place achieved; generous donations received (more on this later)
-
Talks from Air Ambulance, Katie Harp (speech therapist) Emily Jay (PD Warrior) and our Membership Secretary Simon on Scamming
-
Croquet and Indoor Bowls
-
Following request from PUK, transfer of branch bank account from Lloyds to Barclays
-
Initial research for possible new premises more central for all branch members
-
SKE Stand at Wellbeing Event in Wallington
July, August & September
-
Afternoon Tea and Curator Talk at Bourne Hall which we recognise was not a huge success!
-
Group Speech Therapy trial sessions begin – significant member interest
-
Committee embarks on first full branch audit of income, expenditure, database, venues with a goal to create a more streamlined branch
-
In August, selected as one of two of the Mayor of Sutton’s charities for 2024
-
SKE fundraising quiz in September raised £1,000 for the branch
-
New exercise class starts in Merton
-
SKE Stand at Wellbeing event at David Weir Centre
-
Talk by Co-Op Estates on tax and care planning
October, November & December
-
“Here We Come Again” musical – Trip to Woking Theatre
-
Crowdfunding page set up to raise funds for the continuation of Group Speech Therapy
-
Audit results supplied to members
-
Talk by Age UK
-
Christmas Dinner – largest number of supporters to date
-
Three new members join the committee for 2025 (Valerie Busby, Jenny Harding and Hugh Sear)
-
And Mary returns to support the committee too
Where do we meet?
Locations
St John’s Church,
Northdown Road,
Sutton,
SM2 6DY
Bourne Hall,
Spring Street,
Ewell,
Surrey
KT17 1UF, UK
Contact Information
secretary@skeparkinsons.org.uk
07955 840281
(unmanned phone: please leave a message and we will return your call)
Where do we meet?
Locations
St John’s Church,
Northdown Road,
Sutton,
SM2 6DY
Bourne Hall,
Spring Street,
Ewell,
Surrey
KT17 1UF, UK
Contact Information
secretary@SKEparkinsons.org.uk
07955 840281
(unmanned phone: please leave a message and we will return your call)
