For our weekend in York we headed to Millfield Juniors parkrun to do some volunteering. Nearby Knavesmire Junior parkrun was not on, so this was the nearest one to where we were staying. This week we were both marshals as the bar code scanning (my husband’s preferred role) was already filled. Read about Junior parkrun … Read more
We headed to York Community Woodland parkrun. Yes I got a lower number for my Wilson Index, and it is always good to get a rarer letter Y, but the parkrun adventures are about much more than just completing a 5K. You guessed it we went for the community! This time it was for the … Read more
We headed to Par Track Junior parkrun in Cornwall to volunteer. As far as I can tell this is the most south west of all the Junior parkruns. With only nearby Bodmin Juniors and Bude Marshes Juniors further up North in Cornwall. Par Track, Eastcliffe Road, Par, PL24 2AJ Read about Junior parkrun on my … Read more
Parkrun Junior is a free, fun, weekly 2k (1.2 miles) event where those ages 4-14 can walk, jog, run (or a mix) a measured course. It is up until the day before their 15th birthday. Exceptions are made for some older children with additional needs. Currently held in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Most start … Read more
We headed to Eden Project parkrun, our first in Cornwall. It was always one of those bucket list choices to be honest. Plus there is free entry for those who take part. It used to be spectators too but this unfortunately was abused and had to be stopped. Eden Project, Bodelva, Par, PL24 2SG Facilities … Read more
We headed to Victoria Embankment parkrun in Nottingham. Although popular with alphabteers for the letter V, we headed there was it was on event number 18. This, of course, I needed for my Wilson Index. Plus it is near the football ground if you are ticking off that challenge! Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, NG2 2JY w3w: … Read more
We headed to Newborough Forest parkrun in North Wales to help celebrate the special birthdays of tourist legends Iain and Ann. Sometimes parkrun isn’t about the challenges it ticks off but rather the community surrounding it. As it happens I did need an event starting with N towards my 3rd parkrun alphabet! Newborough Forest, Llanddwyn, … Read more
We went to Peter Pan parkrun for Wendy Day as our first trip with Airey Airways. Basically the idea was that we were to see how many people named Wendy we could all get in one place. Obviously with the link to the name of the parkrun with the name Wendy created by Scottish author … Read more
We headed to Coventry parkrun for some celebrations. It was Ian’s (A Little Adventure Time) 50th birthday and 500th parkrun. Plus it was his son’s 200th. As it was also our NENDY and still hot it was the perfect choice for us. Coventry parkrun, War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Rd, Coventry CV3 6PT Facilities Coventry parkrun … Read more
