Parkrun could be coming to the Greenwich Peninsula later this year – but volunteers are needed to get it off the ground. There are 65 of the free 5k runs across London, including four in Greenwich borough and one just across the river from the peninsula, at Royal Victoria Dock. Each event is run by […]
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Junior Parkrun comes to Hornfair Park in Charlton
Charlton’s Parkrun has gained a little sibling with the arrival of a two-kilometre junior parkrun in nearby Hornfair Park. The first volunteer-run event last Sunday attracted 28 children, with organisers hoping that more youngsters will come to run or walk two laps around the park’s rear field, next to the BMX track. They also hope […]
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Woolwich joins Parkrun map as 150 take part in Thames Path event
Almost 150 people took part in the first Thames Path Woolwich Parkrun yesterday, after organisers kept quiet about the event so they weren’t overwhelmed by visitors. The free, weekly volunteer-run 5k event, along the riverfront at Woolwich and west Thamesmead, is London’s 62nd Parkrun and the fourth to open in Greenwich borough. Participants can walk, […]
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Mind the swans! Nearly 200 take part in first Sutcliffe Parkrun
Almost 200 people ran or walked their way around Sutcliffe Park in Eltham this morning as Greenwich borough gained its second Parkrun. The free weekly event’s debut comes 21 months after 853 reported how Greenwich Council leader Danny Thorpe intervened to help volunteers after they complained of town hall officials being obstructive. Since then, the […]
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Parkrun could come to Sutcliffe Park after council leader steps in
Parkrun could be coming to Sutcliffe Park in Eltham after Greenwich Council leader Danny Thorpe intervened to help volunteers with their attempt to host the weekly free five-kilometre run. Greenwich borough has just one Parkrun event – in Avery Hill Park, also in Eltham – compared with three in neighbouring Lewisham, two in Bexley and […]
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Greenwich borough to enjoy ‘adequate’ parks under new sports strategy
Greenwich borough residents can look forward to a future of “adequate” parks under a new strategy for getting people fitter and healthier to be approved by senior councillors next week. The underwhelming ambition accompanies a physical activity and sports strategy, which aims to address the health risks caused by having one in four adult residents […]
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