The first Singleton Parkrun since July 31 was held on Saturday morning with 58 participants enjoying the sunshine and a water free track.
COVID-19 restrictions had closed the popular event since July but the regulars returned with great enthusiasm and enjoyed the catch up with their running mates.
In addition to the ongoing pandemic flood waters, that have twice impacted Cook Park in the last month, have receded and thanks to a big clean-up everything is pretty good despite the inundation.
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Singleton Council staff have been working hard to get the parks affected by the floodwaters operational again removing debris and mud.
In addition to the flood clean-up just keeping up with the grass cutting is proving a challenge - as most gardeners would attest. Although last week's warm, dry, weather proved ideal grass cutting conditions.
To catch up on all their missed Saturday morning runs this year the parkrun organisers will be holding the parkrun on Christmas morning and again on New Years Day.
The first day of 2022 may prove a challenge if some of the participants like a good New Year's revel.
Happy running to everyone.
Louise Nichols
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
