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We are so incredibly proud of NosPRIG member Jo Holland, whose enormously popular Parkinson's Beats  drumming exercise activity has won an award!

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Her work, along with Sharon Finlay of Active Minds Moray, has been recognised by the BBC Make A Difference Awards with the classes winning the Physical Activity category. 

 

The fun form of exercise was founded in 2022 with the help of an activity grant from Parkinson's UK Scotland. Since then its popularity has rocketed!  

 

Anyone can take part regardless of their ability - it can be done standing or seated, the movements can be gentle or strong and you can use just one arm, two, or your whole body, it's up to you! There are in-person and online classes, so it doesn't matter where you are, you can still take part.

 

To get started there's no special equipment required - a couple of wooden spoons and a laundry basket will do!