Three amazing GoodGymers joined the wonderful regular volunteers at Hornfair junior parkrun this morning. Despite the wet and drizzly weather, our young runners showed brilliant spirit — and were cheered on every step of the way.

Linda, even though she signed up late, still came along and supported. Peter, whose local junior parkrun was cancelled, stepped in to help out too. And I took on one of the tailwalker roles, making sure everyone got around safely.

Fancy giving volunteering a try? We’d love to have you!

8 goodgym-ers met the Friends of Hornfair Park team for a chat & cleanup session today. We were greeted by a couple of Rockin' Robins ready to cheer us on, and soon, armed with litterpicks & bags, we plotted our route. It's a big park with lots going on, so the area outside the lido was first, which involved a battle against the hedges, then on to the tennis court perimeter and fences at the edge of the park. 

A veritable cocktail of weather awaited us, starting with a weak Winter Sun, progressing as the task went on to the beginnings of a Dark & Stormy.

The same could be said of our litter pickings, which ranged from discarded clothing, lots of trademarked takeaway boxes (no free advertising here...) and the evidence of a few parties including vodka bottles, beer cans and even a large lampshade resembling a disco ball...!

A great team makes the task fly by & soon we'd run out of time but had made an impact on getting the park a bit tidier, so excellent work all.

Take care & see you all soon 🙂

We were blessed with yet another morning of sunshine at Hornfair Junior parkrun, and it truly made all the difference. The bright weather brought an extra spark of energy as we supported the event and cheered on the young runners through a smooth and cheerful session.

A big congratulations goes to the two young runners who received their milestone wristband's. One of them reached an astounding 200 runs, an achievement that deserves every bit of celebration. The post-event cakes shared among volunteers and families made the milestone even sweeter.

Once our first task wrapped up, we continued heading over to the Old Cottage Café. With the usual friendly team, we enjoyed a well-earned coffee and a catch-up before heading off to the next mission of the day: gardening at Mycenae Garden. We were pleased to see such a strong sign-up—clearly the sunshine had everyone motivated!

All in all, it was another wonderfully spent Saturday—sunshine, community, coffee, and good deeds all perfectly ‘park-run’ together. Here’s to the next one!

What a wet morning to begin with, but Hornfair Junior parkrun was in safe hands thanks to a full team of volunteers — including two brilliant helpers from GoodGym. As the saying goes, parkrun goes ahead rain or shine, and today proved it: it rained, it stopped, it brightened, and we even finished with a rainbow!

Despite the changing skies, it was another fantastic event filled with energy and smiles. A huge well done to all the children who took part — you’re all amazing! We’d love to see even more people get involved, so if you’re thinking about volunteering at junior parkrun, we highly recommend giving it a try.

This morning, six wonderful GoodGymers joined the regular Hornfair Junior parkrun volunteer team to help make another event run smoothly. From cheering to guiding to keeping everything on track, everyone brought great energy and big smiles.

Another great Sunday morning spent supporting the juniors, the community, and each other. 🫶🏼

Two GoodGymers joined forces with the other dedicated parkrun volunteers to help support the junior parkrunners, ensuring their safety and making sure they had a fun, memorable experience.

The love and enthusiasm for junior parkrun continue to shine, no matter the weather! Despite the chilly morning, participants and volunteers alike were unstoppable, with sunshine greeting everyone as the event kicked off. It was truly heartwarming to see the dedication of siblings who came out to support each other. Not only were they cheered on by their parents, but they also came prepared with a positive attitude, ready to enjoy the event together.

One of the highlights was the warm-up session, which was led by some of the children themselves. It was a wonderful sight to see young participants confidently guiding the group and setting the tone for the event.

What truly captured the spirit of the day, though, was the way the younger siblings supported their older ones. It was so cute watching the little legs in their dresses racing alongside their older brothers and sisters, offering encouragement with every stride. It was clear that these young athletes are already learning the importance of teamwork and support at a very early age.

A special mention goes to two children who completed their 11th junior parkrun and earned their well-deserved wristbands. Congratulations on reaching that milestone.

It’s always a joy to be part of these events—so glad I came! What a fantastic way to kick off the day.

Until next time. Cecilia D 🍀