Thoulstone parkrun is a new addition in Wiltshire and we went along for its fourth event. As some parkruns wish for people to stay away at the early events I e-mailed them ahead to say that we would be coming along but with the addition of JB9 – a Boomerang from 10 Boomerangs, a parkrun … Read more
Previously when I attended University Parks parkrun I had gone with a friend. We were Parkwalkers and had gone to just generally tick off a U. When I was there I was gutted that the boys weren’t with me as it was a fast one – so knew that it was one to return to. … Read more
Imagine a cross between a baton relay and the school teddy that used to go home and have a diary kept about it. That is pretty much a good description of the 10 Boomerangs of South Beach Parkrun. In the Beginning – The 10 Boomerangs Story Back on 15th June 2024 at South Beach Recreation … Read more
We headed to Cardiff parkrun as a family. Our one son has ran the course before, two of us have run the alternative Cardiff parkrun course, and the youngest two have never been to this event before. Blackweir, Taff Trail, Cardiff, CF14 3AT How Cardiff parkrun Differed from the Last Time we Visited Main Course … Read more
We headed to Pomphrey Hill parkrun in Bristol because it actually comes under the Gloucestershire parkruns! It turns out this was actually one of two that I haven’t done yet! Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields, Pomphrey Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9NF Pomphrey Hill parkrun Facilities The parkrun is accessible by car, bus, bicycle, or … Read more
We headed to Lydney parkrun in The Forest of Dean for event 410. If I had thought about it I could have couple it with a deep in the well – but what a good reason to return. It is a varied course and super friendly – this is how we got on. Lydney parkrun, … Read more
We headed to Wotton parkrun this week. It was myself, my husband and our 17 year old. This one was chosen because I thought it was one of two left in Gloucestershire that I had not done yet. Wotton Community Parc, New Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RB Facilities at Wotton parkrun There’s free parking at … Read more
In my mind Potato Topped Beef Keema Pie is just a tasty variation on cottage pie. It is amazing how my teenagers are really not keen on cottage pie at all but with a few tweaks they love this! Best of all essentially it is like making cottage pie so doesn’t involve too much thought. … Read more
We headed to Walsall Arboretum parkrun for the last parkrun before Christmas. This year that fell on Saturday 21st December. It happened to be a prime number event but that’s not why we had gone! There was no Walsall Arboretum parkrun sign that I could find and I asked several people. Not sure if I … Read more
Due to yet another storm we decided to head back to more local Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun this weekend. It was my fourth visit – helping to slowly ease my P up (see more about parkrun stats and challenges). The Pitchcroft, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester WR1 3EJ Facilities at Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun Toilet facilities are situated between … Read more