Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

21/07/2025

📸 Photo of the Week 📸

This week's photo goes to some new peeps signed up with us for the 5km Run.

This week's photo shows how the three visitors are all in sync woth legs and arms and waves 👋 😍 👌
Perfectly synchronised ☸️

21/07/2025

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-2️⃣0️⃣th July 2025

Week 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-1️⃣1️⃣
Runners- 2️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers-1️⃣2️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclists0️⃣ 🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-2️⃣8️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣5️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣2️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 8️⃣5️⃣

🥵 The Warm up, The Run & Walk 🏃‍♂️

Part 2️⃣

Numbers definitely rose again on Sunday as we see some old faces returning and over 5 visitors to the run and walk activity.

Reservoir busy with the Nowka Bais dragon boat race taking place also from 10am. Despite the low level of water in the reservoir, the races were still.able to take place.

Nomadic settlers on the site after their Saturday event. Wellbeing and development help and support offered 🫴
Interesting alternative lifestyle encouraged for mental health.

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- Kevin
●Run Support- Kevin and Steve
●Walk Leader- SDRD
●Welcome & Refreshment- Marlene
●Connect Support- DofE awards & Christelle
●Set up/ Set down- Arnold, Sam and Marlene
●Photography- Thomas, Kevin
●Additional Helpers- Tadiwa

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

21/07/2025

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-2️⃣0️⃣th July 2025

Week 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-1️⃣1️⃣
Runners- 2️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers-1️⃣2️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclists0️⃣ 🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-2️⃣8️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣5️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣2️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 8️⃣5️⃣

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

Numbers definitely rose again on Sunday as we see some old faces returning and over 5 visitors to the run and walk activity.

Reservoir busy with the Nowka Bais dragon boat race taking place also from 10am. Despite the low level of water in the reservoir, the races were still.able to take place.

Nomadic settlers on the site after their Saturday event. Wellbeing and development help and support offered 🫴
Interesting alternative lifestyle encouraged for mental health.

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- Daniel
●Run Support- Kevin, Steve & Daniel
●Walk Leader- SDRD- Lisa/ Claudia
●Welcome & Refreshment- Marlene/ Imogen
●Connect Support- DofE awards
●Set up/ Set down- Kevin, Sam and Marlene
●Photography- Thomas, Kevin, Claudia.
●Additional Helpers- Tadiwa

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

21/07/2025

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.

💲unday-2️⃣0️⃣th July 2025

Week 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣

🏆T H E W I N N E R S 🏆

🚺🚺Ladies 🚺 🚺

🥇15:26 Shuhui R
🥈18:06 Zoe M
🥉22:36 Alison R

5️⃣KM
🥇32:43 Sally C
🥈33:06 Lisa D
🥉41:02 Tina A

🚹🚹Gents🚹🚹

2️⃣.5️⃣KM
🥇11:31 George M
🥈12:50 Luke H
🥉13:21 Arthur M

5️⃣KM
🥇24:44 Robel H
🥈25:45 Kevin M
🥉25:47 Steve W

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!

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

21/07/2025

🛖 S o c i a l S h e d 🛖

July 2️⃣0️⃣th 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣

Week 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣

Welcome to everyone for joining us on Sunday, sharing in our social element of the sessions. ☕️ 🫖 🌼 🪴 especially our visitors- Rohil, Tina, Simran, Iqbal & Kai.

Numbers up this week despite the unpredictable weather with clouds looming! ☁️ 😶‍🌫️ 🌤 🌧

The Reservoir was certainly busy with Nowka Bais running their annual event which took up quite a portion of the Reservoir course.

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 Imogen & Marlene 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 Janvi- 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/

17/07/2025

📸 Photo of the Week 📸

Our photo of the week goes to Rachel seen here running along the dam who joined us this week as a newbie.

Great to see new people join us even if passing through.

We're not parkrun but we are Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

Parkrun use the reservoir on Saturdays at 09:00am starting at the old car park near the main entrance.

Edgbaston Reservoir junior parkrun operate on Sundays found nearest to the Rotton Park Entrance of the Edgbaston Reservoir at 09:00.

17/07/2025

Week 3️⃣9️⃣
July 1️⃣6️⃣th. 2025

ERRAW- WSR
Wednesday Social 5km Group

Warm up 🔥 Run 🏃‍♂️ Stretch 🙆

5️⃣ runners attended.

Emily joining us this evening alongside Philip Francesco Williams with Anna

▪︎Fab Friendly Group😃
▪︎Dedicated Run Leader 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️
▪︎Free to attend 🆓️
▪︎Open Space with scenic views 🏞
▪︎Run in Nature🌳🍃🪿
▪︎Run at your own pace

Some useful information:
🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️
❓️"Are you prepared for your run?"❓️

*Preparation*

📌This is a running group only, if you are looking for a walking group, there are various walks provided by other groups in Birmingham area.
If you're a beginner and have not run before, this group is probably not suitable for you.
The ability of group is mainly intermediate level. We suggest that you are able to run a 2.5km before joining, even if attending interval level ( run & walk).

📌Have you provided the group of your intention to attend? 📱
Please note that you will need to 👍🏼 thumb message if attending. There is no need to advise if not attending. If you have advised you're attending and plans change, just press the thumb text, and your attendance thumb emoji will be removed.

📌 Wear appropriate clothing but with lighter layers to allow your body to breathe and to enjoy the session fully. 👚

📌Make sure you allow at least 1 hour from your last meal to save cramp and discomfort. 🤢

📌Hydrate your body with water so that you are able to run more comfortably. Small short sips will suffice. 💧

📌Allow enough time to get to the planned event. Take into account traffic & weather conditions ⏰️

📌If you have an injury and are recovering from an injury, please seek medical advice from your GP to make sure the exercise is suitable for you. 🩺

📌Please try to be on time to save others waiting to start. Message the group if running late. ⏲️

🚫No Registration Required
🚫No Sign Up

Thanks to Thomas for leading Wednesdays session. 👍🏼

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

🛖 S o c i a l S h e d 🛖

July 1️⃣3️⃣th 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣

Week 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣

Welcome to everyone for joining us on Sunday, sharing in our social element of the sessions. ☕️ 🫖 🌼 🪴 especially Rachel for joining us for the first time.

Great to have Nestah with family visiting us from North Birmingham enjoying the field for sports with the kids.

Lots of visitors passing through and visiting the site and all the wonderful things it has to offer.

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 Imogen & Susan 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 Janvi- 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/

16/07/2025

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-1️⃣3️⃣th July 2025

Week 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-1️⃣0️⃣
Runners- 1️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers-0️⃣6️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclists0️⃣2️⃣ 🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-1️⃣1️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣3️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣2️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 4️⃣8️⃣

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

Numbers definitely dropping this summer with people either away on holiday or busy at home 🏡

We still try to bring together everyone the best we can with so many other groups operating at weekends so more choice available.

Nice dry start with small breeze, weather definitely cooler but great for running. Cloudy skies meant less intense sunshine out on course.

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- Kevin
●Run Support- Kevin and Steve
●Walk Leader- SDRD
●Welcome & Refreshment- Marlene
●Connect Support- DofE awards & Christelle
●Set up/ Set down- Arnold, Sam and Marlene
●Photography- Thomas, Kevin
●Additional Helpers- Tadiwa

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

16/07/2025

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.

💲unday-1️⃣3️⃣th July 2025

Week 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣

🏆T H E W I N N E R S 🏆

🚺🚺Ladies 🚺 🚺

🥇15:15 Sharon T
🥈19:54 Celine M
🥉21:15 Gaynor C

5️⃣KM
🥇28:13 Rachel M
🥈33:47 Liz L
🥉~

🚹🚹Gents🚹🚹

2️⃣.5️⃣KM
🥇15:22 Paul H
🥈15:24 Brett T
🥉15:45 John F

5️⃣KM
🥇27:35 Luke H
🥈28:08 Kevin M
🥉28:45 Sam C

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!

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