Saturday 15 March, 11am-3pm

Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS

Join the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre team at Friends’ Meeting House in Manchester City Centre on Saturday 15 March for an enlightening day dedicated to brain health. Discover more about brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and brain tumours.

Explore the discovery stalls to learn about the groundbreaking research happening right here in Manchester. Engage with interactive brain games and activities, ask researchers your burning questions, and take advantage of health check opportunities. Find out how YOU can contribute to the ongoing research in Manchester.

There will be talks from leading researchers and medical professionals, and don’t miss the special screening of “The Parkinson’s Project.” This inspiring film follows British climber Chris Hamper as he faces his Parkinson’s diagnosis and uses climbing to navigate his journey.

Director and filmmaker Jess James will be joining the event to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The rest of the day is drop-in but you need to book for the film and Q&A.