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All Lincolnshire Freemasons, families, and friends are invited to come to Doddington Hall on Saturday November 22nd to join in the launch of ‘Steps for the Mind’ — a Province-wide initiative aimed at promoting mental wellbeing through connection, conversation, and movement.

Provincial lead on the project is David Freeman from Olive Union and the Free Wheelers Lodges. He said: “Whether you run, crawl or walk – as long as we talk, you’ll be part of something special. Parkrun is about getting outdoors, meeting others, and taking those positive steps for body and mind — at your own pace.

“And if running or walking isn’t for you, there are plenty of volunteer roles available on the morning — cheering, timekeeping, marshalling, or scanning. Every role matters, and every smile makes a difference. Let’s show how Freemasonry in Lincolnshire supports friendship, community, and mental health.”

To be part of any Parkrun, as a runner or one of the invaluable volunteers who make it all happen, you’ll need to register at www.parkrun.org.uk. This QR code will take you there instantly.

Here are the details of the inaugural run:

When: Saturday 22nd November, 9:00am
Where: Doddington Hall parkrun, Lincoln
What to wear: Parkrun barcode & a smile! (Masonic shirts, caps, or lodge-branded sportswear welcome)
Don’t forget to share your photos with #StepsForTheMind #LincsMasonsParkrun

Dates for the whole year are as follows:

22^nd November – Doddington Hall, Lincoln – Launch Event.
20^th December – Cleethorpes Country Park.
24^th January – Boston.
21^st February – Market Rasen.
21^st March – Belton House, Grantham.
25^th April – Scunthorpe, Central Park.
23^rd May – Horncastle.
27^th June – Belvoir Castle, Grantham.
18^th July – Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln.
22^nd August – Ancholme Valley Way, Brigg.
19^th September – Thonock Lane, Gainsborough.
24^th October – Boultham Park, Lincoln – Celebration event, end of first year.

There are almost 900 Parkrun locations around the UK, and getting on for four million people have taken part – that’s a total of almost 70 million people crossing a finishing line. David adds: “So many people can’t be wrong. Join us — run, crawl or walk as long as we talk — for fitness, for friendship, and for the good of the mind.”