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Cheering at the Great North Run 9 September 2018

go team!

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Thank you for supporting this year’s Great North Run team. It means a lot to us – and our runners!

The runners have put so much into training and fundraising and they’re spurred on by your support, so we want to make it nice and easy for you to cheer them on.

This booklet tells you how to find our cheering points. We’ve also included suggested arrival times, for when runners will begin to pass each point.

Most cheerers make a day of it, and then meet up with their runner in our marquee in the charity village after the race. We’d love to see you there.

The Great North Run team is on target to raise an amazing £150,000 to fund quality services. People with Parkinson’s have told us they want high-quality care at every step of their journey, regardless of where they live. We won’t stop until this happens.

We can answer your questions on 020 7932 1342 or atevents@parkinsons.org.uk

Great North Run 2018 Parkinson’s UK supporter guide

See these pages for more details:

Supporter point 1 – mile 4.5 4 Supporter point 2 – mile 12 8Charity village 10

CHEER!

It’s best to use public transport to reach our cheering points, rather than driving, as the main roads will be closed for the race.

Supporter point 1 is next to a Metro station so is particularly easy to get to. Supporter point 2 is easy to get to on foot, as it’s a 20-minute walk from the finish line.

Just look out for our blue and white banners and balloons.

If anyone in your party has mobility issues then Supporter point 1 is the best option, as it’s so close to the Metro which has full disabled access.

• Remember your waterproof coat and an umbrella, just in case!

• Pack your sunglasses and sun cream – we don’t want you to burn.

• Take drinks and snacks – there may not be shops close by, and you’ll want to stay energised.

• Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be standing up for most of the day.

• Don’t forget your camera – it’s a day to remember!

Where to go What to bring

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Cheer on our runners through the first stages of this fantastic race.

They’ll be feeling fresh at this stage but your cheers need to carry them all the way to the next supporter point!

Supporter point 1Mile 4.5 Abbotsford Road

Staff rep Jack Ryan 07920 722 840

10am Suggested time for supporters to arrive

1.30pm Close

on your marks, get set, go!

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Abbotsford Road

Heworth Metro station (0.3 miles from supporter point)

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Travelling to Abbotsford Road

The Metro is the easiest way to reach this supporter point to avoid road closures and congestion, unless you arrive before 9am.

If driving is your only option, check the spectator information for road closure details on www.greatrun.org before you travel.

By Metro (56)You can take the Metro to Heworth station. There are frequent departures but it can get very busy on race day so allow plenty of time.

When you leave the station you’ll find the supporter point on Abbotsford Road (A184), about 50 yards after the Heworth Roundabout, and 0.3 miles from the Metro station.

Course map

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Newcastle upon Tyne

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Tyne Bridge

Tyne Moor

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Supporter point 1Time: 10am–1.30pmLocation: Abbotsford Road, near Heworth Metro stationInformation: Mile 4.5

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Wallsend

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South Shields

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Temple Memorial Park

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Finish

Supporter point 2Time: 11am-3.30pmLocation: Marsden Lane, a 20-minute walk from the finishInformation: Mile 12

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FinishTime: 9am–4pmLocation: Coast Road, South Shields Information: Charity village – come and say hello!

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By this stage our runners will really need your support! Come along and give them a massive boost for that final mile to the finish line.

And you can still make it back in time to congratulate them in the charity village after the race!

Supporter point 2Mile 12 Marsden Lane

Staff rep Ann Rowe 07896 875603

11am Suggested time for supporters to arrive

3.30pm Close

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Travelling to Marsden Lane

Supporter point 2 is fairly close to the finish and lots of roads will be congested. We wouldn’t advise trying to drive there directly but parking is available near the finish area.

On foot/by MetroArriving on foot is the best option and the point is a 20-minute walk from the finish. Metro stations Chichester and South Shields are both around 2 miles away.

We will be on the left-hand side of the course, near to where Marsden Lane meets Prince Edward Road (A1300).

By busStagecoach runs bus services in the area but some routes will be on diversion. Check their website www.stagecoachbus.com a week before the race for the latest information.

Coast Road (A183)

Coast Road (A183)

Lizard Lane

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Edward Road (A

1300)

Marsden Lane (B1301)

Runners head in direction of black arrows

Supporter point

Come and join us in our marquee at the charity village to celebrate the achievement of our runners! This also makes a great place to meet up with your runner after the race as it can be tricky to spot each other in the crowds!

Our runners can have a massage and enjoy a welcome cup of tea! They can also have photographs with their medal taken here. Drinks and snacks are provided for everyone.

Charity village Finish Coast Road, South Shields

Staff rep Tracy D’souza 020 7932 1342

9am Charity marquee open

4pm Close

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Highfield Rd

Horsley Hill Rd

Westoe Rd

A183

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South ShieldsTown Hall

South Shields South Marine Park

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The charity village is just after the finish line, next to Coast Road (A183).

By car There is a large car park area next to the charity village, off Coast Road. This is the best place to park if you’re meeting runners at the finish. Parking charges do apply, so remember to bring some loose change, and note there is no entry after 2pm.

By MetroSouth Shields Metro station is a 15-minute walk from the finish line. Extra trains will be running on race day but they will be very busy so please allow plenty of time for travel.

Travelling to the charity village

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Our vision: getting people with Parkinson’s the care they deserve

People with Parkinson’s have told us they want high-quality care at every step of their journey with the condition, regardless of where they live. We won’t stop until this happens.

People with Parkinson’s need:

• tailored support from a team of professionals who understand Parkinson’s and will work together to support their changing needs and preferences

• to feel they aren’t alone with the condition and that they are equipped and empowered to live with Parkinson’s as fully and independently as possible

Where your money is going

Better services, experiences and

outcomes for people living with

Parkinson’s

Increasing the voice of

service users and putting

them in control

Working together for

change

Equipping professionals to influence

services

Building an expert workforce

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How we’re making this happen

Driving improvements

Parkinson’s UK is uniquely placed to listen to what needs to change, drive radical improvements in care and speak out for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

To bring about the consistently high-quality services people with Parkinson’s need and deserve, we’ve created the innovative UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network.

This brings together the expertise of leading professionals, the strategic leadership and resources of Parkinson’s UK and the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to transform services.

The UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network is transforming care by:

• increasing the voice of people with Parkinson’s to directly help improve services

• building an expert workforce that understands Parkinson’s and the latest developments in its care and treatment

• enabling professionals to collaborate, learning from each other and working together to drive up standards

• equipping professionals with the evidence, tools and expert support they need to improve the design of Parkinson’s services and how they are set up locally

We can only transform care with the support of our generous donors and volunteers, who are crucial in enabling us to improve more services.

Together we’re determined to make sure everyone with Parkinson’s receives the best possible care to meet their needs – whatever the stage of their condition and wherever they live.

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St Peter’s

SeaburnEast Boldon

Brockley Whins

Fellgate

Millfield

Pallion

South Hylton

Northumberland Park

WestMonkseaton

Bede Tyne Dock

Simonside

Percy Main

Chichester

Meadow Well

Monkseaton

Howdon

Hebburn

JarrowPelaw

Hadrian Road

Heworth

Felling

ChillinghamRoad

Four Lane Ends

Regent CentreAirport

CallertonParkway

Bank Foot Fawdon

KingstonPark

WansbeckRoad

Palmersville

Cullercoats

Walkergate

Shiremoor

WallsendHaymarket

Longbenton

Ilford Road

South Gosforth

West Jesmond

Jesmond

Newcastle City Centre

St JamesMonument

Manors Byker

Gateshead

GatesheadStadium

Central Station

Benton

Whitley Bay

Tynemouth

North Shields

SouthShields

Sunderland

Stadiumof Light

River Wear

River Tyne

Park Lane

University

Sunderland City Centre

Main Bus InterchangeRail InterchangeFerry (only A+B+C tickets valid)

AirportPark and Ride

nexus.org.uk/metro0191 20 20 747

Tyne and Wear Metro Map

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St Peter’s

SeaburnEast Boldon

Brockley Whins

Fellgate

Millfield

Pallion

South Hylton

Northumberland Park

WestMonkseaton

Bede Tyne Dock

Simonside

Percy Main

Chichester

Meadow Well

Monkseaton

Howdon

Hebburn

JarrowPelaw

Hadrian Road

Heworth

Felling

ChillinghamRoad

Four Lane Ends

Regent CentreAirport

CallertonParkway

Bank Foot Fawdon

KingstonPark

WansbeckRoad

Palmersville

Cullercoats

Walkergate

Shiremoor

WallsendHaymarket

Longbenton

Ilford Road

South Gosforth

West Jesmond

Jesmond

Newcastle City Centre

St JamesMonument

Manors Byker

Gateshead

GatesheadStadium

Central Station

Benton

Whitley Bay

Tynemouth

North Shields

SouthShields

Sunderland

Stadiumof Light

River Wear

River Tyne

Park Lane

University

Sunderland City Centre

Main Bus InterchangeRail InterchangeFerry (only A+B+C tickets valid)

AirportPark and Ride

nexus.org.uk/metro0191 20 20 747

Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson’s – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is here to make sure people have whatever they need to take back control – from information to inspiration.

We want everyone to get the best health and social care. So we bring professionals together to drive improvements that enable people to live life to the full.

Ultimately, we want to end Parkinson’s. That’s why we inspire and support the international research community to develop life-changing treatments, faster. And we won’t stop until we find a cure.

Together we can bring forward the daywhen no one fears Parkinson’s.

To find out more about our events020 7932 1369events@parkinsons.org.ukparkinsons.org.uk/fundraise

For general information and support Free confidential helpline 0808 800 0303 hello@parkinsons.org.uk parkinsons.org.uk

Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). © Parkinson’s UK 06/18 (CS3005)