Increasing physical activity – Ali’s story
Since suffering with severe health issues, Ali struggled to find the right activity for her to become active. However this all changed when she found... Continue reading
Improving people’s lives with table tennis – John’s story
After the Ping Pong Parlour launched in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Northampton, John has become a regular participant and has fallen in love with... Continue reading
Reversing lapsed participation – Pat’s story
After family illnesses and becoming a carer for her husband and Father, Pat Johnson stopped playing table tennis at her local club. After being advised... Continue reading
Connecting communities – Vicarage Park Community Centre
By introducing social table tennis, Vicarage Park Community Centre has been able to connect the local community together and provide an opportunity to be physically... Continue reading
Increasing physical activity amongst stroke survivors
Table tennis has been introduced at a Stroke Association group, to provide an opportunity for stroke survivors to be physically active and assist in their... Continue reading
Leonard Cheshire brings people together with table tennis
A study by disability charity Leonard Cheshire in 2017 found that access to sport at a local level was still a problem for disabled people.... Continue reading
Table tennis, Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Ping Barnsley and Age UK
Clare Barnes from Barnsley Council reflects on the impact table tennis has had in their partnership with Age UK.
Ping Pong Parlours and cultural diversity – St Johns, Liverpool
The Ping Pong Parlour at St John’s shopping centre in Liverpool has been successful in bringing the whole community together and showing the cultural diversity... Continue reading
Creating new partnerships through Ping Pong Parlours – Harpur Centre, Bedford
The Ping Pong Parlour at the Harpur Centre in Bedford has connected with new partners, both inside and outside of the sport and physical activity... Continue reading
Ping Pong Parlour proves a hit with local clubs and leagues
The Ping Pong Parlour in Liverpool is being utilised by local clubs and leagues as a new way to meet table tennis players and encourage... Continue reading