Table tennis players Steve Morley and Agnes Jan will join 6K athletes July 6-14 For the first time, two table tennis players with Parkinson’s disease will represent the nonprofit ITTF Foundation at the ITFF World Masters Championships Rome 2024 The players, Steve Morley and Agnes Jan, will join a record field of more than 6,000 athletes at the July 6-14 event at the Rome Exhibition Center, according to an article about the two players on Sportanddev a global online platform for those who seek to use sport to achieve social They were selected to participate through a raffle at the foundation’s 2023 World Parkinson’s Table Tennis Championships an event to improve awareness of the potential health benefits of table tennis for those with Parkinson’s and to provide networking opportunities for patients and their families Forming a World Masters Championships team with two people with Parkinson’s promotes diversity and inclusion within the global table tennis community and aligns with the ITTF Group’s focus for this year and next. The move also aligns with the United Nations’ Agenda for Sustainable Development particularly the strategic goal that focuses on good health and well-being “Both have been living with Parkinson’s disease and have combated its symptoms through table tennis for years,” states the article “They will showcase their spirit of resilience and determination to overcome health constraints on their way to the World Masters Rome 2024 demonstrating how the sport can break barriers and inspire others facing similar challenges.” Both Morley and Jan seek to raise €3,000 (about $3,200) for travel “We call for everyone’s support to foster this good cause and contribute to positive social change through table tennis by donating to these two players on their journey to the World Masters in Rome!” the article states Morley, from Scotland, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018 and has “transformed” his life through table tennis a sport in which two to four players use paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table he returned to the sport in 2021 to help manage symptoms the first of which included a lack of arm swing when walking which has improved his physical well-being and provided social connections “His dedication shines through his participation in various competitions for Parkinson’s or non-Parkinson’s players including the Scottish Parkinson’s International Open and the ITFF Parkinson’s World Championships in Crete,” the article notes aiming for the ITFF World Masters Rome representing the ITFF Foundation he is ready to demonstrate how table tennis can change lives.” A retired teacher, Jan joined her husband’s table tennis club last January — four years after being diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease — and began playing three times weekly for at least two hours She noticed immediate improvement in movement and a reduced need for medication The sport has “opened new horizons” for the Austria resident who is also a breast cancer survivor allowing her to manage her condition and engage with the wider world This site is strictly a news and information website about the disease This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Grosbusch chose to highlight various seasonal products with a colorful display in the Leclerc store of Maizieres-les-Metz/Hauconcourt The attractive arrangement of cauliflowers carrot bunches and white asparagus was displayed in the middle of the fruit and vegetable aisle "We chose these products because they correspond to the season and because the colors harmonize so well together: a perfect combination of aesthetics and seasonality They are tired of eating citrus fruits and winter vegetables it will be a great opportunity to sell these products which brighten up the shelves and cheer up consumers," explains Anthony Photo credit: GrosbuschConsumption trend towards local productsGrosbush offers products from all over the world "The company buys products from all over the world we are noticing a strong shift in consumer habits towards more local products which enables us to source products from the greater region and thus satisfy this demand for local products." Displays that boost sales considerablyThese displays in the stores are much appreciated by the company's clients and help promote the Grosbusch brand and its new products "It is also a great opportunity to show other clients the extent of our know-how which includes selling products and presenting them in a beautiful way These displays have enabled us to broaden our portfolio because people are sensitive to this kind of work Consumers are pleasantly surprised by the result It is a real sales booster for us and for our clients FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com If you have a family of thrill-seekers here's the low down on amusement and theme parks not a million miles from Luxembourg – with the big three: Disney Europa-Park and Phantasialand (at the end of this article) We’ve given details of the best age range - those that are more suited to younger children and those which can accommodate all age ranges We’ve also included a couple of big water parks in which you could easily spend a day as a family Tell us about it and we’ll add it to the list or stomach-churning ones like the Anaconda rollercoaster and the free-fall Space Shoot make this the ideal place if you have young children and teens to amuse You can also catch a show with Waly at the end of each evening Since you'll undoubtedly be here for the day kiosks selling drinks and snacks and a restaurant-grill Open from 12 April to the beginning of November, you can purchase a tribe ticket otherwise tickets can be purchased online for between €26.50 to €31.50 per person Setting you back €29.50 for an adult (over 1.40m) this park near Epinal does have some thrill rides Timber Drop and Grand Canyon rollercoaster will get hearts racing and you'll sense a distinct pirate theme with Captain Fraisp and his parrot Coco ready to welcome you There are lots of rides for younger children and you can get Old Time photos or a fake tattoo Refuel on burgers, pizza and Mexican food. It's open from 5 April until the end of September If you're en route to the Black Forest or Strasbourg this park has everything from flying elephants to bumper boats and a couple of thrill rides like the Mega Disc O The park only has a self service restaurant and a snack bar so you might want to bring your own food Tariffs reflect the more limited number of big rides with anyone over one metre paying €26 entry (adult €28) Not technically an amusement park but so close by as to merit a mention. You can embark on an expedition through 620 million years of history to visit T-Rex and friends with 150 lifelike dinosaur models – perfect if your child is a Diplodocus fan There's a research camp where you can make and paint dinosaur figures tickets cost €15.50 for adults and €12.50 for children aged 4-12 years This one is probably only worth it if your kids are dinosaur fanatics If the stunning scenery of the Eifel region gets too much but recent new rides inlcude the Platzhirsch which turns you upside down at a height of 50m It's also good fun for younger children disappear in the ball pit or watch a falconry display and stroke some animals in the petting zoo (although you can't pet the bears!) Open from 5 April to end October and Halloween (and the wildlife section is open year round) tickets are between €37.50 and €34.50 depending on your height Teens will love the Sky Scream and the BigFM Expedition GE Force rides whilst toddlers will enjoy the dancing water fountains and wave rider and if it's raining you can hide from the fire-breathing dragon in Falkenstein Castle A good selection of rides there's also a water ski stunt show and themed events for Halloween and during summer Open year round (but mostly at weekends in the winter months) tickets range from €12 in the winter season to €54 per person in summer Close to Koblenz this is another park that combines animals with attractions The wildlife park is home to bears and raccoons whilst the rides include rollercoasters and a wild-water flume is a haunted house meets laser quest affair You can also enjoy lunch at the park restaurant overlooking the Moselle Open from 4 April to the end of October This place is heaven for teenagers who can try out the Star Trek ride at warp speed and enter the Bermuda Triangle. Attractions are rated from soft to intense and there is something for all ages You can take a look at the video below to see the attractions on offer It's open from 22 March to early January and prices are considerably cheaper online so it's worth booking in advance A fixed date online entry is just €29,90 whilst online it's €57,90 This box contains embedded content from YouTube that wants to read or write cookies A visit to the Belgian Ardennes would not be complete without a day at Plopsa Coo with flying bikes and small rollercoasters plus the chance to meet the crew from Paw Patrol Open from 5 April to early November, tickets cost €16-32 per person Plopsa Hasselt has a giant indoor play area plus an outdoor climbing mountain and aqua playground Older kids might just survive with the free-fall lighthouse and the whirligig Tickets cost €14 for those under one metre and €29 for those over and it's open all year round Close to Brussels, Walibi is not a bad option if you want to please everyone. Thrill rides include the Cobra rollercoaster and Dalton Terror (say no more) and werewolf and vampire rollercoasters mini-trains and more gentler rides for the smaller ones You can try some traditional Belgian fare or pick up a burger or pizza and there are plenty of places selling frites and waffles Tickets cost €47 to €52 plus the car park has a charge. Tickets for Aquawalibi which has slides a wave machine and a lazy river rapids cost €13.50-35 Meet a sea lion or put a parrot on your shoulder, this amusement park in the Liege province has everything for little kids from bouncy castles, toboggans, a mini-zoo and a dog show Entry to the park is just €12 per adult and €25 for children. It's open from the beginning of April and 30 September Dolphin and seal shows, a wild river ride and old-time carnival carousel make this park near Bruges worth a visit. Most of the rides are for younger kids but there's a couple like the Orca ride and the Pirate Ship that older ones will enjoy There's an indoor soft play and mini-golf and, of course, the sea animals to watch (dolphins and sealion shows) The worryingly named MacDolphin serves burgers (we are presuming not containing dolphins) but it is also open in the winter months with more limited shows and entertainment A pretty impressive amusement park in Limburg, Toverland is divided into different areas from the Land van Toos Troy Area and Merlin's mythical Avalon including a water display and an interactive magic show in addition to Arabic and Celtic restaurants Online prices include hefty discounts, but expect to pay €41.50 for anyone over 1.40 metres and €33.50 for children above 90 centimetres at the gates. You can check opening times here A dive rollercoaster and another with a dragon's mouth make this a good place for teens but there's plenty of places for the entire family films and smaller rides and playgrounds for younger children if this is a fun family holiday you want everyone to remember It will be hard work to experience any of these parks fully in one day so look out for hotel deals that combine a two- or three-day ticket It's open almost year-round with the first date for this season starting 5 April, and ticket prices vary depending on the season Expect to pay €57-68 and there are offers for April if you purchase online The second most popular park in Europe and the largest one in Germany (which also feature a giant water park), Europa-Park houses more than 100 attractions including 13 roller coasters Its top attractions include the Eurosat Can Can Coaster and the Voletarium which makes you feel like you're flying If these all sound a little scary, there's spinning dragons and teacups, a 4D magic cinema, play areas, and food and drink establishments representing every corner of Europe You can stay in a Spanish castle or in front of a replica of Rome's Coliseum It's open year round but the summer season starts 23 March until 27 September, with day tickets for those aged 11 years and over costing between €52-73 and €44-62 for those aged under 11 years and seniors. One day will definitely not be enough to see it all, but two day tickets are available to purchase online The number one amusement park in Europe and the place to fly a Star Wars battleship Smaller ones can spend hours in the Toy Story area meet a Disney princess and see that "It’s a Small World" after all Expect two-day tickets to cost you €107 per child, €113 per adult if you book a dated ticket, but Disney has its own offers and plenty of other suppliers offer combined hotel/ticket holiday packages, so shop around for the best deal. 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contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramSections The flibco.com is continuing its European expansion with its new line linking Budapest Airport – downtown Budapest to its airport the specialist in airport shuttle services inaugurated its new service in Hungary With a departure frequency of every 30 minutes – 24/7 this new service connects various important points from the city center to the airport of Budapest This new service reflects the will of flibco.com to continue its expansion abroad Budapest is a popular destination for flibco.com customers company specialized in the transfer to airports flibco.com continues to expand abroad with regularly openings of new services flibco.com collaborates with the Hungarian company miniBUD in order to ensure comfortable and fast transfers in Budapest The shuttle service miniBUD was launched on January 1 2016 and is the official partner of Budapest Airport guaranteeing a remarkable travel experience Budapest International Airport is one of the hubs of air traffic in Eastern Europe with almost 10 million passengers a year The airport is served by no less than 38 airlines (7 low cost and 31 full services) such as Lufthansa connecting 88 destinations in 35 different countries The introduction of this new line is part of the airport’s desire to improve its passenger services and is a major asset in the development and accessibility of the airport to passengers flibco.com constantly seeks to facilitate the daily life of travelers and to improve the services of transfer to the airports traveling with flibco.com symbolizes a comfortable affordable and environmentally friendly way to get to the airport Stops: Nyugati Railway Station – Keleti Railway Station – Déli Railway Station – Deák square – Népliget Bus Station – Budapest Airport Website to make reservations: www.flibco.com [learn_more caption=”About flibco.com”] The flibco.com coaches connect the cities of Nancy Madeira and Porto to the airports of Luxembourg (LUX) flibco.com transported more than 1.5 million passengers across its entire network Budapest Airport is served by 38 airlines (7 low cost and 31 full services) like Wizz Air allowing passengers to travel easily to more than 35 countries and 74 cities since October 2014 the airport makes it possible to connect more easily the Middle East and Asia thanks to a direct flight to Dubai operated every day by Emirates the airport had traveled nearly 10 million passengers around the world representing a growth of 75% compared to 2013 the airport won the Skytrax award for the best airport in Eastern Europe I have already been trying to find something like the following Larnaca taxi Great data I am going to check back to get specifics of diet programs and website in this browser for the next time I comment 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