Photos: Simon Cullingworth
One of the leading lights behind Bramley parkun has celebrated a major volunteering milestone.
Jean Hollings – known in some circles as ‘Mrs Bramley parkrun’ – yesterday completed her 50th parkrun and also volunteered for the 250th time at the Saturday morning event in Bramley Park.
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Cakes were provided by regular volunteer and master baker Gareth Semmence.
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Back in February 2018, Jean was a recipient of a West Leeds Dispatch Good Egg award for her selfless voluntary work.
Parkrun facts
- A total of 25 volunteers took part in Bramley parkrun.
- 202 athletes ran and jogged walked across the finish line.
- 37 people joined us for their first time. We had inspirational 15 people who completed their first ever parkrun and nine people returned for their second parkrun.
- Visitors from Keighley, London and Oldham joined on their parkrun journey.
- 23 different running clubs were represented.
- 44 people gained a personal best.
- Congratulations to Sara K on achieving her 10th parkrun
- Congratulations Jean H & Tom P on completing their 50th parkrun
- Congratulations to Carol R on her 150th volunteering occasion
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A parkrun spokesperson said:
“Thanks again to all our wonderful volunteers as we couldn’t have a parkrun with you. If you are interested in volunteering once a week, once every six weeks or three times a year to help us keep things running smoothly, please let us know.”