Dona Hall

@peter_levy Peter, I appreciate a large part of your audience is older, but I wish you would not dismiss so flippantly information supplied illustrating the wealth of pensioners. This report is based on ONS figures. if.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

I was delighted to participate on the discussion panel at the annual Conference on the Future of Social Prescribing at the @unilincoln. Spoke on ways to engage older adults in physical activity and of course parkrun #loveparkrun

@tomwilliams1974 So sad to see you go but you must do what is best for you and your family. Your input to parkrun has been extraordinary and you have left it in a good place looking into the future. Good luck!😊#loveparkrun

Some personal news ⬇️ It’s with great pride, and some trepidation, that I’m letting you know my time as a parkrun staff member has come to an end. Fourteen years ago I gave up my safe and secure lecturing job to volunteer for this wonderful movement, and everyday since then I’ve been fortunate to enjoy the most incredible journey. Time and again we’ve faced challenges, as we’ve grown from a handful of events to over two-and-a-half thousand, from one country to over twenty, and from a few thousand people to many millions. Following Paul Sinton-Hewitt's lead, we’ve challenged accepted norms, found new and innovative solutions to complex problems, and worked tirelessly to bring parkrun to as many people as possible. Sitting here reflecting on my experiences, the clear common thread through every memorable moment however has simply been time spent with the most amazing people. The relationships that parkrun has brought me have enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined, restored my faith in humanity, and demonstrated time and again what incredible things we can achieve when we work together toward a common goal. As with all good things however, there comes a time to move on and explore new adventures. For me, that time is now, as with both excitement and nervousness in equal measure, I’m stepping into a new chapter of my life. I’d like to thank everyone who's put their trust in me over the years, stood by me when times have been tough, and pointed me in the right direction when I’ve wandered off course. Thank you. As for parkrun itself, whose journey I often think about in human years, I first experienced it when it was just two years old, I've seen it grow from a toddler to a teenager, and as it’s about to enter its twenties, the future is incredibly bright. I feel immensely proud that the experience parkrunners all around the world enjoy today is so similar to that of the first parkrun pioneers back in 2004, and I’m excited to continue my journey simply as parkrunner A6013. Thank you for your friendship, love, and incredible parkrun passion, Tom

Very privileged to be helping out at the British Transplant Games again, this year in Nottingham. Amazing stories and performances.❤️

Proud to help launch a new local initiative to help those affected by Cancer stay active through @parkrunUK. Fighting Fit 5K held at Belton House parkrun with Lincoln City Foundation, and Belton Estates National Trust. #loveparkrun #CancerResearch Photo: @broadacreshall

Very pleased to have the opportunity to present at the @LincolnSportEx Research Seminar Series.

@LisaDavisonPhD @Amy_Prescott @BruAgeingStu @BSG_ERA @britgerontology Thank you @Amy_Prescott and @LisaDavisonPhD for a well organised and inspiring couple of days. Lovely to connect with so many interesting people.

@tomwilliams1974 Tom you’re back!😊

Let's go 2024 😎

@HARTResearch @Trish_Jackman @TheSocReview @britsoci @LincsSpExPsych Thank you so much Jacquelyn @HARTResearch and @Trish_Jackman for your help and support with this project.

Great to see our #sociology research led by @Dona__Hall with @Trish_Jackman published in full @TheSocReview 2024 @britsoci : Intercorporeality in #visually impaired #running -together: Auditory attunement & somatic #Empathy journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00… @LincsSpExPsych

The moment when Argentina won the penalty shoot out to win the ⁦@IBSAGames2023⁩ Football World Cup Final. #RNIB

⁦@IBSAGames2023⁩ Blind Football World Cup Final taking place now.#RNIB Live stream and commentary-click the YouTube link below. youtube.com/channel/UCBkrq…

Day 12 IBSA Archery Finals and Medals #flickr flic.kr/s/aHBqjASjiT Brilliant photos by @broadacreshall of @IBSAGames2023 finals - featuring flying 'frozen' arrows #archery #ArcheryWorldCup #archeryGB #RNIB

Bronze medal shoot off at Blind Archery ⁦@IBSAGames2023⁩. Nice to see Uganda in with the chance of a podium place. #RNIB

The moment Harry MacDonald booked our Partially Sighted team a place in the #IBSAWorldGames final! 👏 📹 @IBSAGames2023

Qualifying event for 2024 Paralympics at ⁦@IBSAGames2023⁩ and Evan Molloy @BritishJudo takes the win. #RNIB

Love this photo of @Harry_Mac_ playing for @England in the @IBSAGames2023 Partially Sighted Football Final. #RNIB Link to all Richard’s photos from the final and the rest of the games here. @N05/albums/72177720310662395" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">flickr.com/photos/1462724…

⁦@IBSAGames2023⁩ Partially Sighted football final. After extra time England 3 Ukraine 4. Heartbreak for England players and supporters but another silver medal be proud! Congratulations to Ukraine - a monster match! ⁦@RNIB⁩ ⁦@England⁩

A superbly executed penalty from the GB number 7 @IBSAGames2023 @GoalballUK

The very first Women’s Blind World Cup Final @IBSAGames2023 a well deserved win. Japan 1 Argentina 2