Bedfont 5K Parkrun
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Oct 2012
9:33pm, 18 Oct 2012
1,217 posts
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Welshwomble (WW)
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event this Saturday due to non availability of run directors. Normal business will resume the following Saturday and hopefully a few more names added to the RD roster.
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Nov 2012
10:43pm, 7 Nov 2012
1,274 posts
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Welshwomble (WW)
IMPORTANT NEWS AFFECTING OUR EVENT AT BEDFONT LAKES - please refer to this link for more information: parkrun.org.uk
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Jan 2013
10:01am, 8 Jan 2013
1,379 posts
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Welsh Womble
URGENT MESSAGE REGARDING CAR PARKING: CARPARKING UPDATE - SITUATION CRITICAL As you all know, our carparking situation has been an ongoing issue since the Prince's Club shut in November. After some initial teething problems things appeared to have settled down, no doubt helped by the dropoff in numbers due to Christmas Unfortunately, the issue reared its ugly head again on Saturday and we need to address this immediatedly as a community. Put simply - if we do not use the parking in accordance with the wishes of the Rangers, THEY WILL REFUSE PERMISSION TO USE THE PARK AND BEDFONT PARKRUN WILL CLOSE. This may seem like scaremongering, but the Ranger on duty last Saturday was very clear about how unhappy he was about the situation and threatened to issue a written warning. The main issues were - parking on the verges by the entrance from the road - parking in front of the skips in the overflow carpark We have written to the head Ranger to address the situation, but we also need help for all our parkrunners. So - once again I want to urge ALL Bedfont parkrunners to follow these few steps to ensure we do not endanger the event. 1) Try and use other methods of transport (bike etc), especially as the weather improves 2) Plan ahead and arrive early! I arrived at 8.40 last week and had time to drive to Bedfont Road carpark and jog back. 3) Use the Bedfont Road carpark. This is the easiest thing to do - the car park is 2 min drive from the Start and a 5-7 min jog from the Start. It is also easily the biggest carpark - if most people use this as their default carpark, it will pretty much resolve the issue. 4) If you arrive late and can't find parking at the start - DON'T chance your arm and park illegally. Drive to the Bedfont Road carpark. The worst thing that can happen then is you join the field at the back and get a slower time for a week - not exactly a disaster compared the event being shut down Please heed this advice. The Bedfont team cannot force anyone to follow the advice on parking, but we need everyone to take responsibility for car parking to ensure the future viability of the event! Cheers Rory on behalf of the Bedfont Lakes Parkrun Team |
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Feb 2013
8:41am, 12 Feb 2013
1,460 posts
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Welsh Womble
The course male record holder of 16:07 at Bedfont was broken on Saturday - Jack Rowe set a new course record of 16:06 - Event 192 (9/2/13). Tim Haughian had held the previous course record for 22 months. parkrun.org.uk |
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May 2013
10:06am, 10 May 2013
1,707 posts
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Welsh Womble
Bedfont was 4 yesterday - celebrations and trophy awards this Saturday  PS> it looks like I am the only one that comments on this thread these days - do you want to keep this thread active??? |
Jun 2014
4:46pm, 8 Jun 2014
2,732 posts
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run free
Hello WW - someone needs to comment
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Jun 2014
6:45pm, 8 Jun 2014
24 posts
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oddson2003
Great parkrun, like the new altered course, I assume its beccause of the building work, but good to miss out on going around the lake on the final lap, it always felt like a slog, like the new finish up the hill, then sprint over the top to the finish line on the field.
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Jun 2014
8:23pm, 8 Jun 2014
2,033 posts
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Welsh Womble
it's alive - the thread that is - thanks run free Hi oddson, I believe the altered course is to do with the building work, not sure how long it will be in place for - will share your message with the Event Directors
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Jun 2014
9:56pm, 8 Jun 2014
2,036 posts
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Welsh Womble
Hi oddson - message from one of the EDs "the run route will revert to normal in the next week or two as the building works are nearly finished" oh, and they love the fact that you think the bit round the lake is a "slog" but don't mind going up the hill for a 3rd time!! facebook.com |
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Jun 2014
7:19pm, 9 Jun 2014
25 posts
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oddson2003
Have to say always great support at the turn leaving the railway line, makes both the 2nd lap and the final slog a lot more bearable.
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