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Builth Wells Rotary Club helps the local park run after its equipment was stolen recently.

A Builth Wells group has come to the aid of the local park run after its equipment was stolen recently.

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Left to right Builth Wells Rotary President, Robert Evans, presents Parkrun organiser, Lee Jarvis with a cheque.
Left to right Builth Wells Rotary President, Robert Evans, presents Parkrun organiser, Lee Jarvis with a cheque.

.A storage unit used by Builth Wells Park Run was recently broken into and some equipment was taken.

 On hearing the news, Builth Wells Rotary generously donated £250 to help with re-stocking of the necessary items.  

Parkrun Organiser, Lee Jarvis attended the Club to receive the cheque from Builth Wells Rotary President, Robert Evans.

Parkrun is an activity where the participants make their way around the circuit of The Groe, which is in the centre of Builth Wells.  

The route is a total of five kilometres, which can be walked, jogged, run or skipped, the mantra is ‘5k your way.’  

The parkrun is held every Saturday at 9.30am weather permitting.  

Lee has, so far, put on 210 Parkruns, all of which are organised entirely by volunteers.

The activity has been essential in promoting both mental and physical well-being in the town.