What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A retired South Leeds man has credited parkrun with saving his life, after a noticeable drop in his running performance led doctors to discover a blocked artery, which ultimately resulted in a triple heart bypass operation. Bill Brady, 71, a regular at Cross Flatts parkrun in Beeston, first noticed something
This week’s Middleton Woods parkrun will honour event organiser Roger Burkhill, who sadly passed away recently. Roger was a regular member of the team on Saturday mornings as well as being was a key member and Run Leader at both South Leeds Lakers and Morley Running Clubs. He was also
As previously reported, Leeds City Council is to introduce car parking charges at five parks across the city including the Leeds Urban Bike Park at Middleton Park. The charges will take effect from Monday 10 February 2025. Amongst the organisations affected is Middleton Woods parkrun which takes place every Saturday
Saturday (4 May 2024) marked Middleton Woods Parkrun’s sixth birthday from Event 1 and what a diverse 6 years we have had. The last 6 years have seen us welcome 6,632 athletes to our course, and 18,923 parkruns have been completed. There are a lot of people to thank, from
Middleton Woods Parkrun Early last Saturday (15 July 2023) I made my way to Middleton Woods parkrun, on a very rainy morning. Josh, the Run Director, and another volunteer were putting arrows around around the route and the Middleton Woods parkrun banner. All the runners pass the banner and I
Middleton Woods parkrun celebrated their fifth birthday on Saturday (6 May 2023) with 102 people taking part in the 5km run, jog or walk. Commenting on the day, the organising team said: “Firstly we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who brought cakes and treats, and to
Saturday (29 April 2023) was my second week as a Volunteer at Middleton Woods parkrun. I had to give up taking part in parkruns at Cross Flats Park after my 100th parkrun, with me having arthritis in my knees. But I got the 100 parkrun t-shirt. I was marshalling at
Leeds City Council has confirmed that parkrun events will be able to restart in council managed parks and green spaces. The council would like to pass on their thanks to parkrun UK organisers for their constructive approach regarding the restart, and for their ongoing commitment to ensure that appropriate steps
Over 50 children took part in the first Cross Flatts Junior parkrun, back after lockdown, on Sunday (25 April 2021). Junior parkrun is a free, timed 2km run, jog or walk around the top end of Cross Flatts Park. Normally for 4-14 years olds it’s currently limited to 4-10 year
Leeds Building Society research found three quarters (75%) of people in Leeds believe their local park could do with an upgrade Local parks are important to mental health and wellbeing, with 73% of people in Leeds using them as their key place to relax and unwind The vast majority (90%)