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Dates:
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 8:30–10:15
I am Run Director at Fletcher Moss parkrun on **Saturday 29th August** and we need to get some GoodGym help for volunteers! If you have a another local parkrun that is looking for volunteers, please help out elsewhere too.
It is also Manchester Pride weekend with a parade in the city centre.
The roster and available roles can be viewed here: **[Roster](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fletchermoss/futureroster/)**
The roles are straightforward and some roles can be done alongside the run itself, such as the pre-event setup and event day course check or 1st timers briefing.
If you want to volunteer, sign up here and please email: **fletchermoss@parkrun.com** with your parkrun barcode (registration is free via the [parkrun website](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/)) or you can contact me directly with your parkrun barcode and I can add you to the roster.
Meeting point is at Fletcher Moss Park, What3words: ///cakes.former.risks.
**About GoodGym**
We're a friendly and social group who combine exercise with helping out in the local community. We meet every week to get active and do a physical task to help the charities and community organisations and projects across the Manchester region.
Cost: Free
Bookings: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/fletcher-moss-parkrun-volunteering-august-bank-holiday?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Categories: Running
More information: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/fletcher-moss-parkrun-volunteering-august-bank-holiday?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Source: Event information supplied by GoodGym via OpenActive (CC BY 4.0).
Dates:
- Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 18:00–20:00
We'll be back to continue with other bits and jobs that need doing on the orchard. Mostly we'll be weeding and giving some plum trees in Philips Park a bit of care and pruning.
For those wanting a short run/light jog, we will do a loop or two of Philips Park before the task, meeting near the entrance close to COOP Live, [What3Words: ///relay.stale.strut](https://w3w.co/relay.stale.strut) for 17:40.
For those just coming for the session, we'll be meeting directly at the task inside Philips Park, [What3words: ///waving.zebra.radio](https://what3words.com/waving.zebra.radio) for 6pm.
Eden Gardens Orchard is a welcoming community garden in the heart of Philips Park. Open to visitors and volunteers, it offers a peaceful green space for relaxation, learning, and connection.
The orchard promotes wellbeing and community, inviting locals to engage with nature through hands on gardening and seasonal activities.
**About GoodGym**
We're a friendly and social group who combine exercise with helping out in the local community. We meet every week to get active and do a physical task to help the charities and community organisations and projects across the Manchester region.
**The Run/Walk/Cycle**
GoodGym is for everyone. We welcome runners of all abilities. We always have a back-marker so no-one is left behind - we're about achieving something together so you'll always be welcome no matter what your pace is.
Dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.
Cost: Free
Bookings: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/plum-tree-pruning-at-eden-gardens-orchard?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Categories: Running
More information: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/plum-tree-pruning-at-eden-gardens-orchard?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Source: Event information supplied by GoodGym via OpenActive (CC BY 4.0).
Eden Gardens Orchard, Philips Park, Manchester, M11 4TN
Dates:
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 10:00–12:00
Join City of Trees for a big litter pick and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!
[**Please also register with City of Trees here**](https://www.cityoftrees.org.uk/event/citizen-forester-woodland-litter-pick-at-hatchetts-wood-manchester/)
We will be removing litter and fly tipping from the woodland to make it great a place for both nature and people. They will provide all the tools and equipment you need to litter pick safely, just wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear!
Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary. This activity is suitable for all ages.
**About GoodGym**
We're a friendly and social group who combine exercise with helping out in the local community. We meet every week to get active and do a physical task to help the charities and community organisations and projects across the Manchester region.
Cost: Free
Bookings: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/woodland-litter-pick-22b86031-622b-4c50-a2c7-d695cf7a7525?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Categories: Running
More information: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/woodland-litter-pick-22b86031-622b-4c50-a2c7-d695cf7a7525?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Source: Event information supplied by GoodGym via OpenActive (CC BY 4.0).
