Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

03/02/2026

Lets look out for each other weekly if not more regularly for our mental health and wellbeing 🧠 🛟📈🆘️

In just one month, around 44,000 men worldwide will have lost their lives to su***de. That’s over 1,400 men every single day.

Behind every number is a son, a dad, a brother, a mate.
Someone who felt they had to carry things alone.

At MenWalkTalk, we believe connection saves lives.
A walk. A conversation. No pressure. No judgement.

If you’re struggling or if you know a man who might be - don’t wait. Turn up. Walk alongside someone. Talk.

📍 Find a walk near you here: www.menwalktalk.co.uk/walks
🤝 Or share this with someone who might need it

Because January might have ended -
but for too many men, the silence doesn’t.

03/02/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-0️⃣1️⃣st February 2026

Week 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-0️⃣9️⃣
Runners- 3️⃣0️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers0️⃣9️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclist0️⃣2️⃣🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-1️⃣0️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣6️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣4️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 6️⃣4️⃣

🥵 The Warm up, The Run & Walk 🏃‍♂️ 🚶🏽‍♂️

Sorry folks but with limited volunteers for photo opportunities, we didn't capture a lot this weekend.

Thanks to everyone who attended, we know there were other running events on and of course the annual Running Show at the NEC.

Information ℹ️
Why not leave your additional tops or jackets in the dome for your return and we will keep safe.
Valuables to be left with the Coordinator for safe keeping.

👉Don't forget if you're attending, you will need to sign in 🖊 📃 and provide an emergency contact ☎️ of someone living in the UK. 🇬🇧
Without providing this, you risk being covered by our insurance. 😒

Everyone is Welcome to join us weekly for the Run or Walk sessions but you're also welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and relax too.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or if a regular participant, why not join our Whats App Group for updates, news and messages.

The gate to the reservoir will be locked 🔒 at 11am sharp to allow us to tidy up and lock up the site. 🚰🧹🪣🫧

We would like to acknowledge and thank our partner the Birmingham Settlement for the space to hold our weekly session. 😊

Sam Marsh and his team have lots of fabulous FREE activities weekly including art classes, Tai- Chi, Wellbeing Classes and lots more.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on Sunday. 💙

*Photography taken must not be shared or distributed without permission of Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing
The photography or videos placed on our social media channels are checked before being posted and permission sought first, which will only be used for its purpose, sharing our group activities.

The 🆒️Team:
●Coordinators- Tom
●Run Leader- Steve
●Run Support- Steve
●Walk Leader- Rachel & Phoebe
●Welcome & Refreshment- Steph, Kristina & Vivian.
●Connect Support- Selina and Luyang
●Set up/ Set down- Thomas, John, Dylan and Sam
●Photography- Thomas
●Additional Helpers- Dylan & Marlene

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

03/02/2026

3️⃣ Months to go!! 📅 ⏲️ 😲

3️⃣ months to go until the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run!

Comment a:
🏃 if you've signed up for the 10k
🌟 if you've signed up for the half marathon

03/02/2026

🛖 S o c i a l S h e d 🛖

February 0️⃣1️⃣st 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Week 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

Welcome to everyone for joining us on Sunday, sharing in our social element of the sessions, especially Nasreddin, Hassan, Hazard and Haron.

Additionally a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT 📢 to long time Volunteer Lesley who has completed her 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Volunteer shift at today.

The whole site is amazing adventure playground and we recommend a walk around the Site to see what's new.

What an adventure around the Site from gardening plots, wormeries, composting and more. Why not have a look around next time you're around at the far end of the field.

We hope to see you again soon! 😉

Thanks to Steph, Vivian & Kristina for serving in the cafe. Don't forget to give the cafe volunteers a as it gets very busy and there's a lot of work behind the scenes..

We are grateful to Incredible Surplus for continuing to support us weekly providing us with treats and drinks.
https://incrediblesurplus.org/

To support us, you can volunteer, give a financial donation or scan a QR code to donate online or bring some biscuits or treats for our group.

Thank you for your contributions this week.

Yoga is available on Sundays after the Run/ Walk sessions in the dome by Michelle local resident and qualified instructor.
Subject to availability - booking required.
There is a charge for this activity and discounts available for booking group sessions.

We welcome our canine friends, they must be on a lead and with their owners at all times.

Social engagement is how a person connects with others in a community or even online, which can be seen in activities such as volunteering. When you become involved in spaces like these, you create a sense of inclusion and a purpose for yourself.

Please feel free to join us at the Red Shed at the new Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre at the Edgbaston Reservoir.

For future details of the site, please contact Birmingham Settlement
https://www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/ladywood/

03/02/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.

💲unday-0️⃣1️⃣st February 2026

Week 2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🏆T H E W I N N E R S 🏆

🚺🚺Ladies 🚺 🚺

2️⃣KM
🥇13:24 Michelle E
🥈15:04 Sharon T
🥉18:26 Alex B & Michelle S

5️⃣KM
🥇29:44 Emma W
🥈33:20 Dee M
🥉~

🚹🚹Gents🚹🚹

2️⃣.5️⃣KM
🥇15:38 Nasreddin A
🥈16:35 Darren W
🥉17:11 Haron A

5️⃣KM
🥇23:25 Steve W
🥈23:56 Hassan A
🥉27:43 Nazar A

Don't forget- EVERYONE counts in these sessions.
If you get a PB or have achieved something recently, no matter how big or small- let us know! 🗣👤

Everyone did a great job and you should all be very proud of getting up, getting out and being present!

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

31/01/2026

Be part of the Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Family by purchasing one of our branded T- Shirts!

Available to purchase every Sunday at the Red Shed- Ask the Coordinator for more details.
👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕

This is a really durable product with just the right feel for your walk or run activity.
All sizes available whilst stocks last.

👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕👕
Try before you buy to ensure you have just the right fit!
Details of the Unisex (Cool T) are shown in photo below⬇️⬇️

26/01/2026

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.....
Just for Laughs 😃 😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂

26/01/2026

📸 Photo of the Week 📸

This week's photo of the week goes to Dee McIlmurray one of our top contributors and participants of Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

Remember that 'Photo of the Week' is not always about the skill of the photographer or the expense of the camera but the moment captured.

Smiley ☺️ Happy 😃 Dee.......

⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️

26/01/2026

Start Line at the Edgbaston Reservoir with Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

26/01/2026

The Walk from Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre Amphitheatre area for our briefing, announcements and warm up to the Start Line 🚩

26/01/2026

🛖 S o c i a l S h e d 🛖

January 2️⃣5️⃣th 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Week 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

Welcome to everyone for joining us on Sunday, sharing in our social element of the sessions.
Celebrating Steve Wenlock's 🍾 Big Birthday 🎂 today. One of the Volunteers that help out throughout week and in Sundays with too.

Additionally a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT 📢 to Run Director Yi who has completed his 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Volunteer shift at today.

Great Achievements for these two legends.!!!! 👏 👏

Check out the fab photos 📸 📷

The whole site is amazing adventure playground and we recommend a walk around the Site to see what's new.

What an adventure around the Site from gardening plots, wormeries, composting and more. Why not have a look around next time you're around at the far end of the field.

We hope to see you again soon! 😉

Thanks to Karen for serving in the cafe. Don't forget to give the cafe volunteers a as it gets very busy and there's a lot of work behind the scenes..

We are grateful to Incredible Surplus for continuing to support us weekly providing us with treats and drinks.
https://incrediblesurplus.org/

To support us, you can volunteer, give a financial donation or scan a QR code to donate online or bring some biscuits or treats for our group.

Thank you for your contributions this week.

Yoga is available on Sundays after the Run/ Walk sessions in the dome by Michelle local resident and qualified instructor.
Subject to availability - booking required.
There is a charge for this activity and discounts available for booking group sessions.

We welcome our canine friends, they must be on a lead and with their owners at all times.

Social engagement is how a person connects with others in a community or even online, which can be seen in activities such as volunteering. When you become involved in spaces like these, you create a sense of inclusion and a purpose for yourself.

Please feel free to join us at the Red Shed at the new Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre at the Edgbaston Reservoir.

For future details of the site, please contact Birmingham Settlement
https://www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/ladywood/

26/01/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.

💲unday-2️⃣5️⃣th January 2026

Week 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

🏆T H E W I N N E R S 🏆

🚺🚺Ladies 🚺 🚺

2️⃣KM
🥇15:15 Sharon T
🥈17:39 Jess G
🥉20:55 Celine / Gaynor

5️⃣KM
🥇33:36 Dee M
🥈34:56 Sarah W & Liz L
🥉38:30 Helen M

🚹🚹Gents🚹🚹

2️⃣.5️⃣KM
🥇18:01 John F
🥈20:55 Arnold K
🥉29:06 Robel H

5️⃣KM
🥇24:20 Steve W
🥈24:55 Kevin Mc
🥉28:39 Alaric F

Don't forget- EVERYONE counts in these sessions.
If you get a PB or have achieved something recently, no matter how big or small- let us know! 🗣👤

Everyone did a great job and you should all be very proud of getting up, getting out and being present!

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️