Viking Marathon

In 2021 Tom Bell ran a Viking challenge to raise money for the group. He is now going to run a full marathon on 15th October 2023 in the Viking gear. You can sponsor him here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tomvikingmarathon Tom says: Yorkshire Marathon, 15th October, full Viking battle gear (approx 14kg in total). Becca’s dad (Peter) has Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (“HSP”) and …

Railway ticket office closure

Proposals to close ticket offices at railway stations are currently being consulted on. If you wish to share your views then you have until 1st September 2023 to make them known. If you live in London: https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ticket-offices-have-your-say/ If you live elsewhere in England: https://www.transportfocus.org.uk/train-station-ticket-office-consultation/ Two key issues are around the availability of tickets for people with disabilities from ticket machines, …

Potato Pants Festival

Potato Pants Festival

The Potato Pants Festival will be held on Saturday 26th August 2023 Noon till 9pm, at Cobham Sports & Social Club – Wimborne, BH21 3DA. Adult tickets £11, children go free. Listen to good music, learn about HSP and your ticket cost helps a great cause. http://potatopantsfestival.co.uk/ The Potato Pants Festival was created in 2015 with several objectives in mind.  …

Presentations on Saturday

This weekend – our first summer presentations via Zoom. Saturday 22nd July09:00 – Ela Curic – The diagnostic journey10:00 – Cinzia Rinaldo – Spastin recovery in hereditary spastic paraplegiaAll welcome – ask for details.#HSP #HereditarySpasticParaplegia #RareDisease

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AGM on Saturday

AGM Sat15th July via Zoom

The groups AGM is on Saturday 15th July at 10:30, via Zoom.Hear about the years events, awards and trustee elections.All are welcome!#HSP #HereditarySpasticsParaplegia #RareDisease

AGM – 15th July

News: Our 2023 AGM will be on Saturday 15th July, at 10:30.This will be through Zoom to allow as many members to attend.#HSP #RareDisease #HereditarySpasticParaplegia

Sportspeople with HSP?

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We are seeking sportspeople with HSP to help us in a bid to raise money.

HSP in Waterloo Road

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Lucy Begg portrays people with disabilities in a positive way on BBC Waterloo Road