For the past 22 years, George has been an active and dedicated member of the support group, playing a key role in setting up the Barnsley branch of Parkinson’s UK in 2001. Since then, George’s tenure with the Barnsley & District support group has been marked by numerous achievements. George’s late wife, Grace, lived with Parkinson’s and having seen Grace’s issues with mobility, he initiated a weekly exercise class for people with Parkinson’s, which continues to be well supported to this day.
He has also been instrumental in organising various fundraising activities, including an annual sponsored walk around Langsett Reservoir, bag packing events at local stores, and awareness stands in the town and Locke Park. From organising monthly meetings and fundraising events to helping secure the first dedicated Parkinson’s nurse in the region, George’s impact has been profound and far-reaching. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Reflecting on his nomination and the day itself, George shared: “I was so honoured to have been nominated for a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace . When the invitation arrived in its official envelope from the Palace, I couldn’t have been more excited. My daughter, Jane, felt just the same an.
