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Olympic star Kelly brightens day for Lloyd Park’s runners

Posted on November 3, 2025 by insidecroydon

Kelly Holmes, the double Olympic gold medallist, surprised and delighted the Saturday morning field of more than 200 Croydon runners in Lloyd Park when she toed the start line for the weekly Parkrun. Dame Kelly, now 55, trotted around the … Continue reading →

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Charity’s move against cancer in starting blocks at Lloyd Park

Posted on September 25, 2024 by insidecroydon

People living with and beyond cancer are being encouraged to move more as part of an initiative called 5k Your Way. The initiative, delivered by the Move Against Cancer charity, is coming to Croydon this weekend, as those living with … Continue reading →

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Volunteer in it for the long haul as she clocks up 1,000 Parkruns

Posted on March 25, 2024 by insidecroydon

A Croydon woman has been volunteering at local sports events for 15 years – and all she got given was a T-shirt… It was, however, a cherished 1,000 Parkruns T-shirt. Nicki Clark is thought to be the first volunteer in … Continue reading →

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Delays at Croydon put Parkrun’s national return in jeopardy

Posted on June 10, 2021 by insidecroydon

Delays at Croydon Council could force the abandonment of the post-covid return of hundreds of popular Parkruns across England. Following the government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown, national organisers have been targeting June 26 as their English resumption date – but … Continue reading →

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Co-op dish up food ideas to help Lloyd Parkrunners keep fit

Posted on February 27, 2019 by insidecroydon

Lloyd Park’s Parkrun runners – at least those who had not scooted north to Leeds for the National cross-country – had a special treat on Saturday as Co-op, the local community retailer, handed out free recipe boxes containing healthy food … Continue reading →

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