“Every two hours, someone in the UK is diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Over 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s Disease. According to the charity Cure Parkinson’s over 145,000 of these live in the UK. There are a number of people with Parkinson’s in Brent Knoll and surrounding areas in North Somerset.

You can assist Cure Parkinson’s through donations, sponsorships or participating in a number of events and activities being organised by Brent Knoll residents over the next 12 months.

People with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s can impact your friends, your families, your neighbours, and people in the public eye. It also impacts their loved ones, their carers, and their friends and families.

Cure Parkinson’s state

“The symptoms of Parkinson’s are mainly caused by the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain which control movement. Low levels of dopamine affect how your body moves, making day-to-day activities such as eating, getting dressed or using everyday objects like a phone or computer difficult. The main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor, muscle stiffness and slowness of movement, but not everyone will experience all of these.

Parkinson’s can also cause a wide range of non-movement related symptoms including chronic pain, sleep disturbance, constipation and gut problems, memory concerns, anxiety and depression; all of which can significantly impact a person’s day-to-day life. 

Each individual diagnosed with Parkinson’s experiences different symptoms in different ways and to varying degrees. With a person’s own combination of symptoms and side-effects, it makes treating Parkinson’s difficult”

Julie Evans

Brent Knoll resident

Julie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019

Michael J Fox

Hollywood film star

Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s aged 29.

Richard Evans

rugby team mate of Brent Knoll resident

Richard, (no relation of Julie), a stalwart of Merton RFC, was diagnosed several years ago with Parkinson’s.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR 2025

Fundraising activities planned for in and around Brent Knoll, and by Brent Knoll residents, for 2025 include, so far those below, and may also include a Pub Quiz with a raffle and auction.

3,000 mile cycle across the USA

Andy Manning

will be cycling across the USA in March and April 2025

Pub Quiz tbc

Pub quiz with raffle and auction

Autumn 2025 tbc

Pre-Loved Accessories stall

Pre-loved costume
jewellery and accessories for sale at the village fête on 14 June 2025