A first hand account on the power of table tennis for people with Parkinson’s
Lynn Tearse, a participant at the ParkkySMASH event in Manchester, tells us about the benefits of table tennis on those who live with Parkinson’s.
From Japan to Manchester for a ParkySMASH event
Three very special participants attended the ParkySMASH event in Manchester in November 2025, Mayuni Kanie, Hiromichi Kawai & Satoshi Ohara who all travelled from Japan... Continue reading
Bramford Community Table Tennis Club
With the help of Active Suffolk and the Ping in the Community initiative, Bramford Community Table Tennis Club has seen a surge in membership and... Continue reading
Over 50s Black Men Forum in Luton
The Over 50s Black Men Forum in Luton is making waves in it’s local community by offering services ranging from financial education, to doctor’s Q&A... Continue reading
Stilton TTC’s heart warming culture is bringing people together
Stilton Table Tennis Club may only be located in a small village, but it’s making a big impact at reducing social isolation within it’s local... Continue reading
Battling anxiety one game at a time
A stroke survivors journey with table tennis: Andree has found that table tennis has significantly helped her recovering from a stroke which left her with... Continue reading
Active ageing with Bat and Chat
Cambridge City Council have introduced a second Bat and Chat session in the city, which looks to provide activities and opportunities for over 50s in... Continue reading
Bat and Chat at Cheslyn Hay table tennis club
Cheslyn Hay table tennis club were keen to engage new players and grow their membership, so decided to introduce a Bat and Chat session to... Continue reading
A void of time without table tennis – Dennis’ story
Table tennis plays an important role in maintaining daily routine and life balance. The Coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown has reduced daily activity, creating a... Continue reading
From Ping Pong Parlour to club – John’s story
John originally started playing table tennis at his local Ping Pong Parlour, however during coronavirus restrictions he transferred into his local club to continue playing... Continue reading