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09
Jun 2022
Runners unite to volunteer for community through new Harrogate group
A new project is bringing together fitness, socialising and giving time to the community in Harrogate.
Community Fit will see a group of volunteers get together for a short, social run to a location where they will help out with a project for an hour before running back again.
Organisations to benefit could include charities, schools, community groups or environmental organisations.
Anna Glazier from HADCA said:
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Two trial events have already been held, which saw more than 16 hours of help given by volunteers to the Pinewoods Conservation Group and Artizan Cafe and Creative Space across two evenings.
The new project is a collaboration between North Yorkshire Spot and Harrogate and District Community Action (HADCA) which each have a member of staff dedicated to organising it. They said runners at the trial events loved the energy and enthusiasm of the group, as well as how much they could achieve in just an hour when working together.
The first meeting of the group takes place on Wednesday, June 15 at 5.45pm. The group will run around 1-2 miles from Community House on East Parade in Harrogate, returning by around 8pm after the work is complete.
New participants are welcome and do not have to be fast or experienced runners - the journeys will be at a social pace. To register to attend, visit the Community Fit website or find the group on Facebook or Instagram.
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