Words: Jamie Stewart
Photos: Simon Cullingworth
Saturday (19 October) was a special day for one of Bramley’s youngest volunteers as ten year-old Rosie Stewart celebrated her 100th volunteer milestone.
Rosie can usually be found at the top of the hill along with her mum as a regular volunteer at Jamie’s junction. She first came along back in 2022 and was soon hooked, eager to get out of bed every Saturday morning and be part of Bramley parkrun crew.
Rosie loves being a parkrun volunteer. She particular enjoys dressing up for various celebrations and special events, keeping the run director updated via the walkie-talkie, as well as eating lots of cake at the end.
She also particularity enjoys encouraging canine members of the parkrun community and can be often heard shouting ‘Well Done Doggy’ as each furry parkrunner passes by.
Rosie said: “I love parkrun because of the people and I love clapping and cheering runners at the top of the hill. I come to parkrun each week with a smile on my face, excited to see everyone’s smiling faces Its a fun place to be on a Saturday morning.”
Parkrunner regular Darren Evanson appreciates Rosie’s support. He said: “Rosie is an absolute parkrun legend. She is at parkrun in all weathers with a big smile, encouraging words of support and energy boosting high fives.
“I have run my best times this year thanks to the support that Rosie has given me over the last few months.
“Rosie is my guiding ray of sunshine at the top of the pesky climb to Jamie’s junction and Bramley parkrun are fortunate to have her in our awesome team. Congratulations to Rosie on reaching her 100th volunteer milestone. She is truly an amazing person.”
Volunteers of all ages are always welcome and made to feel part of the team. Drop Bramley parkrun team an email if you would like to help: bramley@parkrun.com.