Goodgymmers were welcomed by blue sky and a spitfire flypast at Brickfields parkrun so it was already a great day before we'd even got going! Having been assigned our marshaling points the run director gave us brief instructions, all while an inflatable birthday cake was getting ready in the background - a bit surreal for a Saturday morning. Out on the course we cheered a record number of participants along their way, including the aforementioned cake which arrived at the finish line to much applause. A happy couple of hours well spent in great company helping a wonderful health initiative. Volunteering at parkrun is very easy and everyone is welcoming and supportive, so why not give it a try next time, it's a piece of cake!

Meyrick, Ruth and Tanya were on hand bright and early to put up signs and perform marshaling duties to keep runners on track at Brickfields Park parkrun. Today there were a total of 32 volunteers facilitating the run/walk event for 244 participants. parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9am, why not come along and join the fun, it's a great community and definitely a sign of a Saturday morning well spent!

Four cheery Goodgymmers arrived not long after sunrise on a damp January morning to help marshal the Brickfields Park parkrun. We donned hi-viz and were briefed by run director Andy before carrying our signs, first aid kit (happily not needed) and turnaround cone along to our various positions on the course. Once the parkrun was underway we cheered on the runners and walkers, helping to keep everyone on track while enjoying the lovely community spirit always to be found at parkrun! There were 247 finishers today but the event couldn't have gone ahead without the 36 volunteers! We'll be returning again soon, hope you can join us next time!