This weekend the Park will be busy with running and walking! On Saturday morning the parkrun will set off at 9am from near the athletic stadium. Then on Sunday morning it's the turn of the junior park runners who meet near the children's playground in Thornes Park at 9am. Finally it's the monthly walk for the French Bulldog walking group who are having a charity walk to raise funds for Mind. They meet at 11.30am by the playground. Here's a photo of the group at Major Barker's fountain. Update 09/02/20: Due to the bad weather conditions, the junior park run and the French Bulldog walking group walk are both cancelled. The French Bulldog walk will now be held next Sunday, 16th February. News Update 01/02/20 Just a reminder that the Penny Appeal have permitted the use of their Car Park in Thornes Park for runners on Saturday mornings. The gates are open from 8.15 to 10.15 and Park Runners are encouraged to use the Car Park but they must remove their car by 10.15 when the gates … [Read More...] about Keeping fit around Thornes Park