We headed to Eastville parkrun to get another of the “Compass Challenge” locations ticked off. Eastville parkrun is apparently known for being a challenging course – however, it was the alternative course, which turns out is even harder! Read more about parkrun challenges. Eastville Park, Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6PX. allows.mole.packet Eastville parkrun Facilities … Read more
We headed to Chipping Sodbury parkrun in Bristol. Although apparently it is South Gloucester, so I believe part of the Gloss’d over challenge! Not to be confused with Chipping Norton School parkrun, Chippenham parkrun or Chippenham Playing Fields parkrun! See more about Gloucestershire parkruns The Ridings, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6GA Chipping Sodbury … Read more
We headed to Brickfields Park parkrun in Bath as it was their eight event, which I needed for my Wilson. A Wilson Index is whereby you do each event number in order. So obviously starting from an Inaugural Event to get your number 1. Previously I was on 7. There’s also a Floating Wilson – … Read more
We headed to Blaise Castle parkrun because Bristol is where we met and married, and this weekend’s parkrun fell on our anniversary. Blaise Castle Estate, Kings Weston Rd, Bristol, BS10 7QS Facilities at Blaise Castle parkrun There is then toilets, play areas and a choice of two cafés when we went Near the start there … Read more
We headed to Witney parkrun for pacer week. For the second week in a row our newly qualified teen drove us there. It was also pacer week, and currently I am trying to work on a time which previously felt a bit unachievable! Witney parkrun, West Witney Sports & Social Club, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, … Read more
We headed to Fire Service College parkrun for its second week of return. Previously it has stopped and Wolford Wood had taken its place. But now the later has ceased and this one resumed. Interestingly both on the same event number too! Fire Service College, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH Why We Went Along … Read more
We headed to Cannon Hill parkrun for event 666. When I say we, it was just myself and my husband. Finally completing a 666 event. Originally I had wanted to head to Forest of Dean, but broke my foot! Next I planned Leamington’s 666, but my husband was ill and I really don’t like driving! … Read more
This post is about Buckingham Palace Gold Duke of Edinburgh Celebration Awards from a parent perspective. There is information relating to the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Celebration Awards in general – so it may be useful even if not celebrating at Buckingham Palace. Where Gold Duke of Edinburgh Celebration Awards Take Place Every young person … Read more
We headed to Chipping Norton School parkrun. This was because it was our nearest available NENDY (nearest event not done yet). However, it also filled a gap in my Floating Wilson. A Wilson is the event number in order from 1. Floating Wilson is the most amount of event numbers in a row but not … Read more
Here’s some of what you need to know about how to start a new parkrun (in the UK but most will apply elsewhere), including costs, permissions, and building a core team. It is not an official guide and just something I have put together. Do get in touch with your local parkruns and speak to … Read more