Had a lovely afternoon exploring Walton-on-the-Naze history and World War Two trails with John. Lots of interesting history about the town and The Naze. We even had a short walk on the pier and the beach!

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Easter cannelloni with spinach, peas, ricotta and mozzarella www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ap... Found fresh pasta sheets but forgot to buy a lemon. Lots of prep dishes (& washing up!) and quite fiddly rolling the tubes. It did taste very good though.

Had a lovely visit on the way home from our holiday in Ireland to Wirral Country Park junior parkrun volunteering as a barcode scanner with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a fabulous visit to Westport parkrun with John. Lovely out and back route in the sunshine along the old railway line to the quay area. Splendid views of Croagh Patrick in the distance. Many thanks to all today's volunteers. Our first parkrun in County Mayo. #LoveParkrun

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Potato, aubergine and herb tortino alla fiorentina. Easy to make & delicious. Made in our Irish holiday accommodation with local potatoes & cheese. Yes, the kitchen did smell gorgeous. Had it with salad & bread. Perfect! www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ma...

I've read along with Agatha Christie's #ReadChristie2026 for March & managed 6 versions of Murder on the Orient Express: the book in Poirot The Perfect Murders, the 1974 & 2017 films, ITV’s Poirot Collection 8 DVD, BBC Radio 4's full cast adaptation & the audio book read by David Suchet.

Had a lovely drive through The Sperrins with John. Stopped at Springhill to explore the grounds, then via Moneymore and Nowanois: The Storyteller Giant of the Sperrins avoiding the sheep on the road to Strabane.

Had a fab morning visiting Magherafelt junior parkrun volunteering as warm up leader & barcode scanner with John as timekeeper. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Delighted to join you after having to cancel due to snow in Jan! Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great time exploring Letterkenny History Trail with John in the sunshine. Lots of interesting information about the history and buildings.

Had a great time at Letterkenny parkrun 🇮🇪 with John. 3 laps around the park & St. Conal's Hospital. Many thanks to all today's volunteers & for making us so welcome. We enjoyed joining you for breakfast. We've now run 4 County Donegal locations. Looking forward to visiting the others. #LoveParkrun

Had a lovely linear walk on the Lagan Canal with John from Lisburn to Stranmillis. Stopped for tea & cake at the lovely lock keeper cottage and had time to look around the university area in Belfast too. Glorious weather all day.

Had a lovely linear walk in the sunshine on the Shropshire Union Canal from Audlem to Hurleston Junction with John. A mixture of historic canal infrastructure and rural views on the way. Stopped for some delicious Snugbury's ice cream too.

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Spaghetti with mushrooms, soft cheese and herbs www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ma... Super easy to make & tasted delicious. Had it for a quick meal on Saturday evening after a day out doing parkrun & exploring a town history trail. I'll be making this again.

Walked more of the Sheffield Navigations with John today on the River Don Navigation from Doncaster to Swinton. After a frustrating start (towpath & alternate public footpath closed) we manage to find access to the river. Some lovely riverside sections with a mix of industry, suburbs & rural views.

Had a great morning visiting Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park junior parkrun volunteering as timekeeper with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

🦺Absolutely delighted to reach 490 parkrun UK, parkrun Ireland & junior parkrun volunteers at 201 locations. 💜 Just 10 more to get to my V500 now! #LoveParkrun #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great time exploring West Bridgford History Trail in the sunshine with John. Lots of interesting information about the area, buildings & railway.

Had a fab visit to our NENDY Victoria Embankment parkrun event 1 volunteering as parkwalkers with John to recomplete the East Midlands region once again. Lovely double out & back along the River Trent in the sunshine. Many thanks to all today's volunteers & good luck going forward. #LoveParkrun

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Risotto in bianco (white risotto with parmesan broth) www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ma... A great way to use my left over parmesan rinds. I think mine dried out a bit as I ran out of broth! Had it with green salad and a drizzle of balsamic. Beautiful!

Had a lovely walk on the South Yorkshire Navigations New Junction Canal & River Don Navigation with John from Braithwaite to Long Sandall. Crossed the Don Aqueduct and stopped off at Saint Oswald's Church in Kirk Sandall on the way. Came back via Bramwith Lock & St Mary's Church in Kirk Bramwith.

🦺Absolutely delighted to reach 200 different parkrun UK, parkrun Ireland & junior parkrun volunteer locations. #LoveParkrun #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great morning visiting Hillsborough junior parkrun volunteering as funnel manager with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great return visit to our NENDY Holme Pierrepont parkrun with John to recomplete the East Midlands region again. Lovely flat tarmac out & back route around the rowing lake. Many thanks to all today's volunteers. Slightly fewer finishers than when we volunteered at the inaugural! #LoveParkrun

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Apple, honey and poppyseed cake As I had no poppyseeds mine was just apple & honey! I've never made a cake with honey instead of sugar so was a bit nervous. No need as it turned out perfectly. I'll be making this again. www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ma...

Had a lovely walk on the South Yorkshire Navigation New Junction Canal with John from Braithwaite to Southfield Junction with the Aire & Calder Navigation. Lots of rural views on the way and lift & swing bridges, a lock and an aqueduct. The weather was glorious.

Had a great morning visiting Rosehill Victoria junior parkrun volunteering as timekeeper with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves in the sunshine today. Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

Bonus extra @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social recipe today from www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe... I made Pasta al forno – baked pasta with meatballs and mozzarella. www.theguardian.com/food/2021/oc... Hot, tasty, cheesy and perfect for a wet Saturday evening to eat while watching Beyond Paradise!

Lovely return visit to volunteer at Beacon Hill Country Park parkrun third anniversary event as timekeeper with John as barcode scanner. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today- the weather stayed dry even though it was wet underfoot! Many thanks for making us so welcome again. #LoveParkrun

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Beans with greens and sausages (pork or vegetarian) I used tinned beans and Lincolnshire sausages. A lovely filling meal which we had with some crusty bread. I'll be making this again. Looked up Dal Cordaro online too. www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe...

I've read along with Agatha Christie’s #ReadChristie2026 for February & managed 5 versions of Mrs McGinty’s Dead: the book in Poirot The Complete Ariadne Oliver Volume 1, ITV’s Poirot Collection 7 & Murder Most Foul DVDs, BBC Radio 4's full cast adaptation & the audio book read by High Fraser.

Visited the Castlefield Viaduct sky garden with John. Then walked on the Bridgewater Canal from Castlefield Basin via Waters Meeting to Trafford Park. Lots to see on the way including canal & industrial heritage, Pomona locks to the Manchester Ship Canal and Old Trafford.

Had a great morning visiting Queen's Park Rochdale junior parkrun with John volunteering as marshals. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today. Many thanks for making us so welcome. #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great time at Centre Vale parkrun with John. 3 laps around the park and through the woods passing the band stand, play area, memorial gardens, tennis courts, bowling greens & 2 statues. Many thanks to all today's volunteers including those from She Strides Events. #LoveParkrun

Had a fab walk on the Trent & Mersey Canal from Little Leigh to the end at Preston Brook with John. We've thoroughly enjoyed the whole route photographing all the mile markers. Celebrated reaching 'Shardlow 92 Preston Brook 0' at the start of our 25th wedding anniversary weekend with some fizz!

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Chocolate and rosemary panna cotta www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe... Really easy to make & richly delicious. I may have use a little too much gelatine - they were quite firm so we ate them from the pot. The Carved Angel Cookery Book is on my wish list now.

Back volunteering at Aylestone junior parkrun as funnel manager with John as this week's RD. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today despite the rain. My 50th time volunteering here! #LoveJuniorParkrun

A lovely linear walk on the Bridgewater Canal with John from Preston Brook at the junction of the Trent & Mersey Canal to Stockton Heath. A mix of industrial, suburban & rural views, bridges & moving boats.Stopped off at Walton Hall on the way too.

Had a great visit to Warrington parkrun with John and 'Dave' the Bear. A loop of the park then out and back along the line of the former Black Bear canal to the Manchester Ship Canal. Some great views at the turn around. Many thanks to all today's volunteers #LoveParkrun

A splendid linear walk on the Trent & Mersey Canal with John from the junction with the Middlewich Branch Canal to the outskirts of Northwich. Lots of rural views and more mile markers on the way. Just 1 more section to walk to reach Preston Brook!

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Cacio e pepe in a cloth (in un panno) Super easy to make for lunch. As I was inside it was plated & I even had a glass of wine with it! I used spaghetti as I couldn't find any tonnarelli. I've checked out Monte Testaccio & Flavio al Velavevodetto online too.

Back volunteering at Aylestone junior parkrun as barcode scanner with John as a marshal. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves today running, jogging, walking & volunteering. We have 'Dave' the parkrun Bear staying with us this week too! #LoveJuniorParkrun

Had a great time exploring Birkenhead Park heritage trail with John. Lots of interesting information about the history and many features of this beautiful park.

Had a great morning at Birkenhead parkrun with birthday boy John 🎁🎂🎈🎉. 2 laps around this splendid park. Lovely to meet up with Steph, Harry & Ian too. Stayed for breakfast & a walk around the rest of the park too. Many thanks to all today's volunteers. #LoveParkrun

A fabulous linear walk on the Trent & Mersey Canal with John from the junction with the Wardle Canal/Middlewich Branch Canal to Church Lawton. Lots of rural views, a salt mountain, splendid flight of double locks and more mile markers on the way.

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Pork ragu with herbs (for gnocchi or pasta). www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe... Delicious! Easy to make as it just bubbled away for a couple of hours with the occasional check & stir. Had ours with gnocchi. "Bisto kids in middle-aged bodies" - aah... yes!

Had a fab morning volunteering at Aylestone junior parkrun event #500 🎉🎈🎂as funnel manager with John as first timers' welcome & finish tokens. Great to see everyone enjoying the celebrations today. There was cake of course! #LoveJuniorParkrun

Ooh, look 👀 what arrived today... Looking forward to exploring Canal & River Trust canals and The Bridgewater Canal in the North West and Pennines areas with John.

Back volunteering at Market Bosworth Country Park parkrun on finish tokens with John as this week's RD. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves in the sunshine and many thanks to all today's volunteers.

This week's @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Puntarelle, radicchio, celery, apple and cheese www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ja... Substituted with various leaves from salad bags (sorry Charlie!)- no puntarelle/radicchio here. Easy to make, tasty & filling. Nice mix of crunch with the apple and walnuts.

Absolutely delighted to see the gap getting wider (and closer to my V500!)… 💜 Now 120 more volunteers than runs! 🏃358 parkrun run/jog/walks at 270 locations 🦺478 parkrun UK, parkrun Ireland & junior parkrun volunteers at 196 locations #LoveParkrun #LoveJuniorParkrun