18/09/2026
Hi folks 👋🏻
“How are you?”
Well, in the words of this week’s Richard Paterson Method (yeah I’m still trying to make it a thing)… “I’m very well, thank you!” We’re all set for tomorrow 😄
I’ve just emailed everyone volunteering tomorrow. A huge thank you for your time and flexibility in helping make it all happen. We really appreciate you 💛
Coming to you live from beside the world’s fifth coolest neighbourhood… although your news feed may have offered a slightly different review this week 😉 Everyone’s welcome here.
A few things for the morning:
🕘 9:20am: First timers welcome. New to parkrun or just new to Queen’s Park? Come and say hello!
🕤 9:30am: RD briefing and start. Please arrive ready to listen before we get going.
☕ Queen’s Park Baptist Church will have their post-parkrun café open, with café refreshments for £1. The space is also open before the start for toilets and changing facilities. Just follow the chalk board signs we leave out!
🐕 One dog per person, on a short, handheld lead throughout. No waist harnesses, thanks.
🧒 Under-11s must stay within arm’s reach of their accompanying adult throughout. Yes, even if they reckon they can take you on the hills.
🚶🚲🚆 Walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport if you can. The Southside’s relationship with cars remains… complicated. If you’re driving, allow time to park considerately and keep our neighbours’ access clear.
📱 Bring your barcode, give our volunteers a thank you, and remember we share the park with everyone else.
Tomorrow’s homework: introduce yourself to the hills, check in with yourself, and finish in whatever style gets you to the café feeling “very well, thank you.”
See you in the morning!
RD Kraig 🦩💛