parkrun
The organisation ‘
parkrun’ is all about inclusiveness and wellbeing with the mission to create a healthier, happier planet. They also want to bring together as many people as possible to feel part of a real local community brought together. It is family friendly, and all ages and abilities are welcomed.
On the Saturday morning of Baptist Assembly, we are hoping to support the Telford
parkrun which happens next to the Telford International Centre.
Important information for delegates wanting to take part in the parkrun
If you have ordered a t-shirt we hope to provide yours when you pick up your lanyard at the centre. A donation of £10 is suggested to help us cover cost - and can be paid at the Assembly Registration Desk.
Our takeover will involve offering blessings of cake, drink, and art supplied by Chris Duffett (who will be in attendance) at the finish area. We will set up two tables and offer our blessings to finishers with an optional donation to Telford Crisis Support. The cake and drinks will be supplied by us. Mike Lowe and Chris Duffett will be there on the day, and you are welcome to join them.
Important information and timings
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If you are planning to help at the finish area (as described above), please attend a safeguarding briefing with Anna McFarlane and Mike Lowe close to the Start area (we will have a Baptists Together flag banner, so you know where we are) at 08:40.
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If you are planning to just take part in the parkrun, please gather close to the Start area no later than 08:45 (look out for our flag banner) and we can take a moment to greet each other and have some photos taken. Please reply to this email if you did not want to feature in the photos.
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Be ready to wave during the run briefing when Mike Lowe will say a few words to all participants.
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The parkrun starts at 09:00. A reminder to register here with parkrun beforehand if you’ve not already got a personal barcode.
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For your own planning, be aware that the main morning worship will begin at 11:00.
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Telford parkrun has a comprehensive website for detailed information.
Getting to the start area
From the Telford International Centre, you will need to make your way to the green marker on this map by following the route marked in red. The red marker indicates the finish.
Detailed information about this can be found here.
