First Hailes Quarry junior parkrun

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That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers and participants of the first Hailes Quarry junior parkrun held on Sunday 7 September 2025 at Hailes Quarry Park, Dumbryden Drive, Edinburgh; thanks Longstone Community Council for making it happen, as well as Alan Gordon for his leadership and the City of Edinburgh Council for providing set-up funding and for their maintenance of the park; warmly congratulates all the 34 first-time junior parkrunners who took part and also the 49 more experienced participants; notes that this free, weekly two kilometre event is open to children aged 4 to 14 and promotes physical activity, community engagement and wellbeing among young people; notes that over 700,000 young people have now completed a junior parkrun at one of the 480 courses across the UK; recognises the importance of accessible and inclusive sporting opportunities for children; commends the dedication of volunteers who make all junior parkrun events possible; and encourages continued support from the Government for junior parkruns across the UK as a valuable contribution to public health and community spirit.