go team! Cheering at the Great North Run 9 September 2018 1 Great North Run 2018 Parkinson’s UK supporter guide Thank you for supporting this year’s Most cheerers make a day of it, and Great North Run team. It means a then meet up with their runner in our lot to us – and our runners! marquee in the charity village after the race. We’d love to see you there. The runners have put so much into training and fundraising and they’re The Great North Run team is spurred on by your support, so we on target to raise an amazing want to make it nice and easy for £150,000 to fund quality you to cheer them on. services. People with Parkinson’s have told us they want high-quality This booklet tells you how to find care at every step of their journey, our cheering points. We’ve also regardless of where they live. We included suggested arrival times, won’t stop until this happens. for when runners will begin to pass each point. We can answer your questions on 020 7932 1342 or at [email protected] See these pages for more details: Supporter point 1 – mile 4.5 4 Supporter point 2 – mile 12 8 Charity village 10 2 Where to go What to bring It’s best to use public transport to • Remember your waterproof coat reach our cheering points, rather and an umbrella, just in case! than driving, as the main roads will be closed for the race. • Pack your sunglasses and sun cream – we don’t want you Supporter point 1 is next to a to burn. Metro station so is particularly • Take drinks and snacks – there easy to get to. Supporter point 2 may not be shops close by, and is easy to get to on foot, as it’s a you’ll want to stay energised. 20-minute walk from the finish line. • Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be standing up for most of Just look out for our blue and white the day. banners and balloons. • Don’t forget your camera – it’s a day to remember! 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. CHEER! 3 Supporter point 1 Mile 4.5 Abbotsford Road Staff rep Jack Ryan 07920 722 840 10am Suggested time for supporters to arrive 1.30pm Close 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! on your marks, 4 get set, go! Travelling to Abbotsford Road The Metro is the easiest way to By Metro (56) reach this supporter point to avoid You can take the Metro to Heworth road closures and congestion, unless station. There are frequent you arrive before 9am. departures but it can get very busy If driving is your only option, on race day so allow plenty of time. check the spectator information When you leave the station you’ll for road closure details on find the supporter point on www.greatrun.org before Abbotsford Road (A184), about 50 you travel. yards after the Heworth Roundabout, and 0.3 miles from the Metro station. Heworth Metro station (0.3 miles from supporter point) Abbotsford Road 5 Course map Tyne Moor Wallsend Start S 1 Newcastle upon Tyne 2 Tyne Bridge Sage Gateshead 3 4 5 6 Heworth Metro station Gateshead 10 M 7 8 9 Supporter point 1 Time: 10am–1.30pm Location: Abbotsford Road, near Heworth Metro station Information: Mile 4.5 6 Finish Time: 9am–4pm Location: Coast Road, South Shields North Information: Charity village Shields – come and say hello! South Shields Finish F 21 River Tyne 20 Jarrow 19 18 17 16 13 15 14 Temple Memorial Park 12 11 Supporter point 2 Time: 11am-3.30pm Location: Marsden Lane, a 20-minute walk from the finish Information: Mile 12 7 Supporter point 2 Mile 12 Marsden Lane Staff rep Ann Rowe 07896 875603 11am Suggested time for supporters to arrive 3.30pm Close 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! 8 on the home straight Travelling to Marsden Lane Supporter point 2 is fairly close We will be on the left-hand side of to the finish and lots of roads the course, near to where Marsden will be congested. We wouldn’t Lane meets Prince Edward Road advise trying to drive there directly (A1300). but parking is available near the finish area. By bus Stagecoach runs bus services in On foot/by Metro the area but some routes will be Arriving on foot is the best option on diversion. Check their website and the point is a 20-minute walk www.stagecoachbus.com a week from the finish. Metro stations before the race for the latest Chichester and South Shields are information. both around 2 miles away. Coast Road (A183) Coast Road (A183) Marsden Lane (B1301) Supporter Lizar point (A1300) d Lane ward Road Runners head in direction Prince Ed of black arrows 9 Charity village Finish Coast Road, South Shields Staff rep Tracy D’souza 020 7932 1342 9am Charity marquee open 4pm Close 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. 10 They did it! Travelling to the charity village The charity village is just after By Metro the finish line, next to Coast South Shields Metro station is a Road (A183). 15-minute walk from the finish line. By car Extra trains will be running on race day but they will be very busy so There is a large car park area next please allow plenty of time for travel. 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. s South Marine Park A183 South Shields e A183 M a South Shields Town Hall Finishers’ marquee W est oe Rd C Charity o a village s t R d Rd Hill ley rs Ho Finish H ig hfi eld Rd 11 Where your money is going Increasing the voice of service users and putting them in control Better services, experiences and Equipping Building professionals an expert outcomes for to influence workforce people living with services Parkinson’s Working together for change Our vision: getting people People with Parkinson’s need: with Parkinson’s the care • tailored support from a team of they deserve professionals who understand People with Parkinson’s have told Parkinson’s and will work together us they want high-quality care at to support their changing needs every step of their journey with and preferences the condition, regardless of where • to feel they aren’t alone with they live. We won’t stop until the condition and that they this happens. are equipped and empowered to live with Parkinson’s as fully and independently as possible 12 How we’re making this happen Driving improvements The UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network is transforming care by: Parkinson’s UK is uniquely placed to listen to what needs to change, • increasing the voice of people drive radical improvements in care with Parkinson’s to directly help and speak out for everyone affected improve services by Parkinson’s. • building an expert workforce that To bring about the consistently understands Parkinson’s and the high-quality services people with latest developments in its care and Parkinson’s need and deserve, we’ve treatment created the innovative UK enabling professionals to Parkinson’s Excellence Network. • collaborate, learning from each This brings together the expertise other and working together to of leading professionals, the drive up standards strategic leadership and resources equipping professionals with the of Parkinson’s UK and the voice of • evidence, tools and expert support people affected by Parkinson’s to they need to improve the design of transform services. 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. 13 Tyne and Wear Metro Map Northumberland West Airport Bank Foot Fawdon Regent Centre Longbenton Benton Park Monkseaton Four Lane Ends Palmersville Shiremoor Monkseaton Callerton Kingston Wansbeck South Gosforth Parkway Park Road Whitley Bay Ilford Road West Jesmond Cullercoats Jesmond Haymarket Chillingham Meadow Tynemouth Newcastle City Centre Monument Road Wallsend Howdon Well St James Manors Byker Walkergate Hadrian Road Percy Main North Shields Central Station River Tyne Gateshead Felling Pelaw Jarrow Simonside Chichester Hebburn Bede Tyne Dock South Heworth Gateshead Shields Stadium Brockley Whins Main Bus Interchange Fellgate East Boldon Rail Interchange Seaburn Ferry (only A+B+C tickets valid) Stadium of Light Airport St Peter’s Park and Ride River Wear Sunderland City Centre Sunderland nexus.org.uk/metro Pallion University 0191 20 20 747 South Hylton Millfield Park Lane 1214 Northumberland West Airport Bank Foot Fawdon Regent Centre Longbenton Benton Park Monkseaton Four Lane Ends Palmersville Shiremoor Monkseaton Callerton Kingston Wansbeck South Gosforth Parkway Park Road Whitley Bay Ilford Road West Jesmond Cullercoats Jesmond Haymarket Chillingham Meadow Tynemouth Newcastle City Centre Monument Road Wallsend Howdon Well St James Manors Byker Walkergate Hadrian Road Percy Main North Shields Central Station River Tyne Gateshead Felling Pelaw Jarrow Simonside Chichester Hebburn Bede Tyne Dock South Heworth Gateshead Shields Stadium Brockley Whins Main Bus Interchange Fellgate East Boldon Rail Interchange Seaburn Ferry (only A+B+C tickets valid) Stadium of Light Airport St Peter’s Park and Ride River Wear Sunderland City Centre Sunderland nexus.org.uk/metro Pallion University 0191 20 20 747 South Hylton Millfield Park Lane 15 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.