{"id":1747,"date":"2022-04-10T19:15:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spbr.sheffieldpsc.org.uk\/?p=1747"},"modified":"2022-05-06T14:18:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T13:18:11","slug":"back-in-the-park-sign-ups-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spbr.org.uk\/index.php\/2022\/04\/10\/back-in-the-park-sign-ups-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Back in the park -SIGN UPS NOW OPEN!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Throughout Covid we continued to hold small park BIG RUN, but in the format of a virtual\/DIY event where people did activities wherever they felt safe \u2013 be that their home, garden, or outside. After a two year gap we are delighted that the small park BIG RUN<\/em> (#spBR22) will take place, for real, in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, noon-noon, 18-19 June 2022. There will also be music, singing, poetry, tea, coffee, cake, lantern making, exhibitions and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN!<\/a> With three distinct ways to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Sign up to participate in the event<\/a><\/strong> – from 30 minutes to 24 hours (we have had people do 24 hours before!) on a circular route<\/a> through Meersbrook Park.<\/li>
  2. Sign up to the DIY event<\/a><\/strong> – over the last two years small parkBIG RUN <\/em>hasn’t been held in the park but wherever people felt safe to do their own DIY activities. If you are unable to attend the physical event in the park you can stull participate however you like, in a place and at at time of your own choosing<\/li>
  3. Sign up to volunteer to marshal<\/a><\/strong>. The event depends on an army of volunteers to ensure the welfare of he runners and other park users. We would be so grateful you can spare an hour.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    THE EVENT<\/strong> #spBR22 is a 24-hour group community challenge from Saturday 18 June to Sunday 19 June \u2013 noon to noon. You choose the time and length you want to run, walk or jog around laps of Meersbrook Park. From 30 mins to 24 hours! At noon on Sunday there will be a free one lap Fun Run link up with friends in Palestine and, all being well, refreshments in the Walled Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FUNDRAISING<\/strong> We raise funds for the Khuza\u2019a play and heal centre for traumatised children in Gaza and the Sheffield Palestine Women\u2019s Scholarship fund which supports Palestinian women to study at university. Last year we raised over \u00a312,000!
    Read more about the two charitable initiatives and how you can help fundraise here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    THE THEME IS REFUGEES<\/strong> Each year we pick a different theme to raise awareness of a particular problem for Palestinian people. Read more about the theme here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ALL ARE WELCOME<\/strong> The event will be as inclusive and welcoming as possible. We would like to help overcome the many barriers experienced by people from marginalised groups, ethnicities, religions, genders and disabilities. If you require support to help you participate, please contact us. small.park.big.run@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    STAY IN TOUCH!<\/strong> We publish a regular newsletter in the months leading up to the event in June – if you would like to get updates about the event, the projects we support, information about Palestine and more please sign up here! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CONTACT US! \/ SPEAK TO US! \/ JOIN US! <\/strong> We have multiple social media channels! We’d love to hear from you. And remember if you share stuff please use our hashtag: #spBR22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our channels: Facebook <\/a>– Webpage <\/a>– Instagram <\/a>– Twitter <\/a>– Email <\/a>– Strava<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    RUNS IN PALESTINE<\/strong> – In 2019 seven runs took place in Palestine at the same time as ours. They were held in the spirit of friendship and solidarity. Plans are still being made for 2022 but we can happily confirm there will be a run in Nablus. Below are picture of the Nablus 2019 Run for Freedom\/small park BIG RUN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Below is a small selection of photos from our last Meersbrook Park event in 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We hope to see you 18-19 June, noon – noon SIGN UP HERE! <\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    Throughout Covid we continued to hold small park BIG RUN, but in the format of a virtual\/DIY event where people did activities wherever they felt safe \u2013 be that their home, garden, or outside. After a two year gap we are delighted that the small park BIG RUN (#spBR22) will take place, for real, in Meersbrook … <\/p>\n

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