Juno and I ran the 6 km there and back to help set up, marshal, and clear away at Fletcher Moss parkrun event #227 (prime number). A whopping 534 runners and walkers completed the 5 km course on a cracking autumn morning.

A lovely autumn morning after fresh rain welcomed 487 runners and walkers for Fletcher Moss event #226. No major issues despite the large numbers.

Massive thank you to the 17 volunteers who helped the event run without a hitch. Special mention to Wendy as parkwalker and sign language interpreter for the pre-run briefings.

Juno and I helped with the set up and marshaled at point 2 (Mersey turn) for Fletcher Moss parkrun event #224. With Manchester half marathon tomorrow, we had a bumper volunteer turnout and lots doing their shake out run before the event.

Well done to the 403 runners and walkers and thank you to the 19 volunteers who helped make the event happen.

Happy Birthday parkrun

It was the 20th (ish) birthday for parkrun with events up and down the country marking it in various ways. We sang happy birthday at Fletcher Moss with a cake expertly prepared by RD Mike.

As for the run, Juno and I helped with the set up and clear up plus marshaled cheat's corner to ensure everyone completed their 2 laps before going to the finish. For event #223, 442 runners and walkers completed the 5 km course. Thank you to the 17 volunteers who helped out on a crisp autumn morning.

After the parkrun, I ran to Levenshulme village green to help out with bulb planting with Levenshulme in Bloom. An hour of digging and planting was a nice way to spend Saturday morning. Something to look out for in the spring time!

With the course finally clear of fallen trees following storm Lilian, we were back at Fletcher Moss parkrun event #220. 418 runners and walkers completed the 5 km course, with lots of smiles in the cool autumn sunshine.

Juno and I were marshaling at Old Bedians corner by the river Mersey to clap the participants on. Thank you to the 19 volunteers who helped out on the day!

Laura and I helped out with a skeleton crew of just about enough volunteers (15 including 2 Park walkers and 2 tail walkers) for Fletcher Moss parkrun event #219. 368 runners and walkers completed the 5 km course on a pleasant Saturday morning.

Laura was timekeeper with Gosia while Ben, ably accompanied by Juno, completed the pre event course check, did the 1st timers briefing, and handed out finish tokens. All went smoothly without a hitch!