Lancashire SLC at Preston parkrun
Saturday 12 October 9:00am - 12:00pm
Avenham and Miller Park, Preston, PR1 8JP
Lancashire Sight Loss Council (SLC) is excited to be attending Preston parkrun on Saturday 12 October 2024 at 9 am and would like you to join us.
About the event
If you’re blind or partially sighted and want to know what parkrun is all about, then this is the event for you. No experience is necessary.
With the support of volunteer VI guides, you could either run, jog, walk or volunteer at the event. The fantastic 5K course around Avenham and Miller Park offers participants the opportunity to experience different terrains and meet like minded people local to you.
Parkrun is an event that occurs weekly across the country that gives all participants a sense of community and belonging no matter what their background.
The event starts at 9am and we will have a meeting point at Preston train station from 8 – 8:15am. Feel free to join us in the park’s café for a refreshment after the event.
Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for North West England, with Mick, Lancashire SLC volunteer and a parkrun volunteer. Kelly is scanning her barcode
David Parfett, SLC Coordinator for North West England, said:
“parkrun is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and feel supported in a community environment. Being able to participate in physical activity has benefitted both my physical and mental health in a positive way.”
Michael Parkinson, Lancashire SLC volunteer, who will be park walking at the event, said:
“People of any ability can take part in a parkrun. This community event is welcoming and inclusive and there is no time limit. You go at your own pace.
“parkruns are designed to embrace and celebrate participation, regardless of your level of vision.
“This will be a positive experience for all, whether visually impaired or fully sighted. As well as the obvious health benefits, you will be involved in a supportive environment.
“There are no barriers that cannot be overcome to lead active fulfilling lives”
Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for North West England, added:
“We are really looking forward to blind and partially sighted people joining us at Preston parkrun on 12 October.
“We will have sighted guides available on the day and invite you to get involved in any way you’d like.
“I started parkrun a few years ago and it’s had a really positive effect on my life. It’s brilliant to now be able to share this with other blind and partially sighted people.
“So, come along and join us. You’ll love it – and even though it’s called parkrun you don’t have to run at all! It’s so good for your mental wellbeing to be outdoors and a really positive way to start your weekend.
“Whether you’re running, walking or volunteering you’ll have a guide at your side and we’ll all be there to support one another.”
Event details
- Date and time: Saturday, 12 October 2024, 9am
- Venue: Avenham and Miller Park, Preston, PR1 8JP
- This event is free to attend
- Meeting point: Preston Train Station Entrance between 8am and 8:15am
- Booking required: Are you bringing a guide or companion? If so, they will need to book a separate place under their name. This is to help us manage numbers for the size of the venue
- Booking closes 5pm, Thursday 10 October
Kelly and her husband Mike standing next to the Preston parkrun sign
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