Potters Trotters Running Club

As a legacy of the Stoke-on-Trent centenary parkruns held last June, there are plans to start a new junior parkrun in Bucknall Park in Stoke-on-Trent.
The next step is to find volunteers to be part of the team.
Can you help?
If you are interested, please email parkrun event support ambassador Matt Mccullock ([email protected]) to find out more.
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/hanley/news/2026/03/21/a-junior-parkrun-bucknall/

We still need 2 or 3 more marshals for our Stoke-on-Trent Centenary parkrun on Saturday.
Not only will you receive lots of "thank you marshal" from our parkrunners BUT FOR ONE WEEK ONLY there's a money can't buy Centenary parkrun medal for all participants and volunteers 🏅
Don't miss this once in a century opportunity!!

A walking opportunity...

🌳 Join the Great Stoke Spring Walk and discover the latest stretch of the Trent Valley Way.

🚶 Trent Rivers Trust are inviting you to a FREE guided walk on Saturday 22 March.

➡️ Read more and book tickets here: https://orlo.uk/FdCTP

We’ve got our fingers crossed 🤞 for better weather on our next parkrunday.
But we’ll need some volunteers for our first Saturday parkrun of 2025.
🕰️ Timekeepers
📲 Scanners
💳 Finish Tokens
👉 Funnel Manager
🦺 Marshals
🐿️ Tail Walker
Can you help? Let us know below ⬇️

🏐 Active Stoke are hosting an open weekend this week at the leisure centres.

🏃 Come and explore a variety of wellbeing activities, health-focused initiatives, and fun opportunities for all ages. There will be plenty of freebies, prize giveaways and exclusive offers.

🗓️ The open days will take place at the following locations:
• The Wallace Sport & Education Centre (Friday 11th October)
• Dimensions Leisure Centre (Saturday 12th October)
• Fenton Manor Sports Complex (Sunday 13th October)

⁉️ For more information about the schedule for each day visit the website https://orlo.uk/active_stoke_xPx6n

Join our 6-week menopause wellbeing programme!

• Learn: Emotional wellbeing, exercise, nutrition, stress management.
• Gain: Practical tips & support from qualified coaches.
• Benefit: Post-programme access to 12-week subscription.

Dates: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 29 October for 6 weeks.
Time: 10 - 11 AM
Venue: Fenton Manor Sports Complex
Cost: £30
Limited spaces!

To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/vX6Xe

To book or for more information:
Call 01782 235004 (answer phone may be in use) or email [email protected]

Alternatively, you can email or call Fenton Manor to find out more:
01782 233222 or [email protected]

As we get closer to Christmas/New Year, we are looking for volunteers for our next 4 events. We've had lots of offers of help so far but filling roles ahead of time would be brilliant:
Festive fancy dress on Saturday 23rd - timekeeper, finish tokens & parkwalkers.
Beth has organised another post-run cafe at Park Church so please join us for refreshments afterwards - everyone welcome.

Christmas Day on Monday 25th - timekeeper, funnel manager

Saturday 30th December - timekeeper, barcode scanner, finish tokens, marshals * 3

New Years Day on Monday 1st Jan - timekeeper, barcode scanners, marshals * 4, parkwalker

You can see the roster for the next few weeks here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/hanley/futureroster

We will also be having festive drinks in the Glebe in Stoke on Wednesday 27th December from 7.30pm - meeting up with friends from the other local parkruns too. Join us if you can.

We still need to fill some vital gaps in the volunteer roster. Finish tokens, timekeeper and 3 more marshals required.
Can you help?
Hanley parkrun needs you 🎃

Last week's rain didn't stop us parkrunning, but we were getting worried that we might not have had enough volunteers at one point.
Can you help us fill this week's roster. We still need:
⏱ 2 Timekeeper
💳 Finish Tokens
👉 Funnel Manager
👏 5 Marshals

The puddles are still here but we are good to go... we will see you by the bandstand at 9am.

We still need to fill some big gaps in the volunteer roster - can you help.
This week we need:
⏱Timekeeper
4️⃣ Marshals
If you can't volunteer this week, then there are lots of opportunities over the summer - let us know when you can help
🌳

Most parkruns this weekend are joining in thr NHS 75th Birthday celebrations... you can run, walk and volunteer. Hanley, The Wammy, TG and Isabel Trail all joining in locally. Its a chance to say thank you to everyone who works in the health and care sectors too ... especially all the amazing Trotters who contribute so much to the NHS. Thanks for all you do.