We usually try to get to West Oxford for a litter pick early in the year, and despite the ongoing challenges of accessing the Botley Road, we headed there last night for a clean up.

We split into 3 groups and allowed ourselves an hour to blitz the trash. Given the cold weather we found a surprising amount of discarded clothing (wouldn't you notice that you'd left your coat on the cemetery gate?!), as well as a bags full of the usual suspects (cans, bottles), and more unusual items (a whole block of cheese, part of a car bumper, MANY Christmas trees, a French dictionary).

All in all, a good amount of rubbish got picked and bagged, leaving the area looking a little more loved.

Welcome to GoodGym James!

Funnel Managing post-parkrun at University Parks Parkrun for event #146 for the 455 other finishers.

Another Sunday morning at Florence Park Junior Parkrun with this one being extra special - their 5th birthday! With a postponement after the storm, we were able to break out the balloons and treats to celebrate such a special occasion. I arrived early to help set up the course and balloon archway followed by some tailwalking, packing away and token sorting. An amazing event with a record volunteer turnout!

Report writing for Fleetwood Promenade Parkrun for their New Year's Day special! Report linked below and on the Parkrun's socials. By no means an easy course being battered by wind on the out but it made the back a lot more enjoyable.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fleetwoodpromenade/news/

Some more not as cold volunteering the day after our Henley Parkrun touristing. Returning to my regular Sunday morning haunt of Florence Park Junior Parkrun for a spot of Tailwalking for Event #199. I was glad for this role considering the low temperatures this morning. With a slight amendment to the course starting along the grass to avoid the icy path, I had a warm interval session of walking followed by a decent sprint after lap 1 and a nice jog/walk combo to finish. After packing away, we retreated to Flo's for hot drinks, token sorting and results processing afterwards.

As usual, more information on their socials and Parkrun page!

Three slightly crazy Goodgymers made the journey to Henley in - 6 weather......

Henley-on-Thames parkrun is a gorgeous course - all trail, with a big old hill in the middle. Today we needed a warm up, just to keep warm! Conditions were frosty and beautiful.

We then had a jaunt into town for the all important coffee and planning our next tourism destination!

Thank you to Kieran for the report title and water when my screen wash nozzles froze over on the drive back!