Parkinson's COURSE IN YORK

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After being awarded a physical activity grant from Parkinson’s UK, we
are excited to offer an exclusive FREE course for those living with Parkinson’s.

Course starts on Tuesday 29th September 2026 and lasts 12 weeks in total.
At our dojo in Sutton on the Forest, York.

All welcome from complete beginners to intermediate level. Age 16 and above.
Classes have a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. All drums are provided, and all you need
is comfortable clothing and plenty of enthusiasm and willing to learn.
These fun practical sessions will support the use of movement and memory.
We will use music and community to help promote confidence, concentration and physical wellbeing.

The first 6 weeks will be open to beginners. We do ask that you book your place in advance,
just so we can confirm there will be space for you.
For the first 6 sessions we will go through fundamentals and work on fun drills, skills and exercises
to improve our playing, movement and rhythm.

Those who have covered the basics will go on to learn a full piece in the
remaining 6 weeks. No newcomers will be able to start after November 3rd.
For the final 6 sessions we will be learning a full piece, culminating in
playing the complete piece as a group at the end of the course.

The course starts on Tuesday 29th September, and continues on
Tuesdays Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Nov 3rd, 10t, 17th, 24th and Dec 1st, 8th, 15th.
3pm - 4pm
It is advisable to arrive at least 15 mins before we start,

**THE COURSE IS FREE, BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, AS PLACES ARE LIMITED**
To book your place, email Jared at [email protected]

​VENUE:
Tengu Taiko Dojo, Unit 3, Cleveland Industrial Estate,
Carr Lane, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1EY
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Please note that there is a 'no outdoor footwear' policy for the Japanese Tatami mats and training area in the dojo.
You are welcome to train in your socks, bare feet or clean tabi (split toe) boots.
Grip socks (standard or split toe style) will also be available to buy for £2 a pair at the dojo.

Getting to the Tengu Taiko Dojo
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BY CAR
 The Dojo is only about 10 mins drive north of the outer ring road.
From the Wigginton Road roundabout on the A1237 at Clifton Moor, head north along Wiggington Road towards Wiggington.
Go straight ahead at the junction for Wiggigton & Haxby, and keep going straight on, following Sutton Road and York Road.
Take the right turning when you see the sign for Eastmoor, Strensall and the Green Park Business centre (see pic below).
Follow Goose Lane and pass the York North Industrial Estate on your right.
When the road bends to the left you should soon see a sign for 'Inner Space Stations Self Storage' and soon after you will see the 'Tengu Taiko Dojo' sign.
Take the turning to your left, just after the sign, and you will see a compound with a tall grey fence immediately to your left.
Drive in through the gate and the dojo is the first building on your left.
PARKING
Parking at the Dojo is limited to specific areas to allow access to the neighbouring units.
Please do not park in front of unit 2 next door to the dojo. See the image below for suitable parking areas marked in green.

BY BUS
There is a bus stop just outside our Dojo!
**Bus times are fine for getting to the evening class, but there are no buses running after class, so organising a lift home is essential**
The number 40 Coastliner bus runs hourly from York (near the train station) to Easingwold. (ask for the 'Cleveland Trading Estate' or 'Carr Lane' stop)
The journey takes approx 25 mins from the centre of York or 20 mins from Easingwold.
For full timetable info visit: www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/services/40/?date=2025-08-01#timetable-result​
Or download the 'Transdev Go' app for timetables, buying your tickets and tracking your bus at: Transdev Go