Urban events
Bristol series finale
The last of the series. Pete Shirvington was 7th of 27 on the Long course. On the Short, Graham Hartley gave the series' top two a run for their money while Phil Sorrell impressed on his urban series debut, finishing 7th of 42.
Scottish 6 Days
Entry fee increase
Ten QO have entered for the bi-annual summer holiday attraction, which will be in Perthshire, an hour's drive north of Glasgow.
The website has full event details and explanatory videos - click here to view
Micr-O & more
in South Wales
A miniature mountain orienteering course was amongst one of the attractions for a trio of QO who made the trip to South Wales and Forest of Dean this weekend for a double-header. Ideal preparation for forthcoming summer tournaments, it was well attended by those seeking a technical challenge.
Saunders Mountain Marathon
Howgills, Lake District
Arising presumably fresh from their overnight camp, the Shirvingtons had a very impressive day 2, climbing 13 places to 47th of 115.
Harterfell Class- Overall results
The Modicas meanwhile climbed one place and clocked up 16.5 hours on the hills.
Croeso (Welsh 6 Days)
In 2020 it's going to be in Snowdonia...details are gradually becoming available. See the links further below!
Croeso occurs only once every four years, sadly but understandably, given the weight of effort organising an event in relatively remote terrain with limited manpower.
JK 2020
North Yorkshire
Mindful next Easter's international festival is being held one of the less populated regions, the organisers are trying to address possible volunteer shortages in advance and hoping to hear from anyone who could lend their help during any of the four event days. Some QO members helped last time.
Coventry weekend
Win for Ollie
The extended Lewis family had a good excuse to meet up this weekend - an urban double header happening quite close by to newest member Karl Manley. Karl was joined by Martin, Annabelle and Ollie, who enjoyed a first place finish on Day 1.
SW Sprint Champs
Exeter University
Congratulations to Andrew Page in becoming the M14 sprint champion.
Several other QO's hared around the campus.
Swansea Bay weekend
Technical test
Six QO examined their credentials on dunes and burrows, amongst the most technical of orienteering environments, on the Gower and Vale of Glamorgan coast.
Results - Oxwich (Saturday), Kenfig (Sunday)