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A Parish Council want to charge for Parkrun 8 years 2 months ago #1

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PLEASE sign the petition: www.change.org/p/stoke-gifford-parish-co...m_msg&fb_ref=Default

UPDATE: From the Little Stoke parkrun page: www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke/news/2016...n-little-stoke-park/

Background:

Since Little Stoke parkrun started in November 2012, around 6,000 different people have taken part and more than 700 have volunteered. Throughout that time a strong community of parkrunners has developed, friendships have been made and a junior parkrun is thriving.

However the future of Little Stoke parkrun is now under threat. The Parish Council initially recommended that participants be charged £1 per adult per run, to be paid to the Parish Council as a 'maintenance charge' without any prior discussion with parkrun. They continue to insist that parkrun should make a financial contribution to the maintenance of the park.

At their next full Council meeting on 9 February the Parish Council will decide whether or not to withdraw permission for our 5k Saturday event at Little Stoke Park."
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A Parish Council want to charge for Parkrun 8 years 2 months ago #2

Petition signed! It is hard to understand the Parish councils position on this. Perhaps they are all fat lard arses who fail to understand the benefits of an event that promotes health and well being amongst other social and community benefits!
Lets Run!
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