Keeping fit and making friends at Ping Pong Parlours

After moving countries and changing communities, Joseph shows how taking part in physical activity can help keep you fit as well as make new friends.

January 23, 2020 | Jade Griffiths

Staying active with table tennis

After playing other racket sports for years, Louise found it too strenuous to continue due to injuries, but she’s found her new sport in table... Continue reading

December 20, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

Improving mental wellbeing with Ping Pong Parlours

Simon and Idwal have been friends for over 20 years, and both have struggled with their mental health. After coming across their local Ping Pong... Continue reading

December 12, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

Increasing physical activity – Josh’s story

A lack of time is a common barrier preventing an active lifestyle, something which Josh faced. Our Ping in the Community scheme has helped Josh... Continue reading

November 21, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

November 15, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

November 5, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

September 25, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

September 11, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

August 29, 2019 | Jade Griffiths

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

August 14, 2019 | Jade Griffiths