A drink, a small bite and a chat about all things festive (with a bit of running chat thrown in for good measure).

Thanks all and ho ho hope to see you soon!

Eight elves helped out at Level Best this evening, wrapping gifts for the trainees at their Christmas party. Everyone did a fantastic job, and although it looked like a tricky task to start with, as there were a variety of different shapes of gifts to wrap, and specific name tags to match each one, the paper and sellotape was soon flying into action, and beautifully wrapped piles of gifts started appearing. Conversation topics amongst the group this week included: Paris marathon, Cocodona 250, teaching, flamenco, compost, baby names, and Goodgym!

A crisp and chilly evening to get the message out about Level Best Art Cafe's Christmas events. We posted the news around Manor Road, Crowhurst Road and Rawston Road Level Best's staff and clients show that hard work throughout the year is something that they, and Colchester, can be proud of. I certainly can not wait to try their variety of chutneys for Christmas that will be on sale at their Christmas Market and have a mulled juice whilst listening to A Christmas Carol.

Well done those who braved the cold - the next Level Best task will be indoors wrapping presents.

A grey morning brightened up with dazzling hi-vis Junior Parkrun volunteer jackets! The kids huffed, puffed and laughed their way around the 2 laps.

The Goodgymers were stationed around the course making sure the kids were safe, happy and encouraged - whether they were after a PB, they were first-timers or just chatting to friends!

Huge thanks to the Parkrun Directors and regular volunteers for such a lovely FREE Sunday warm up!