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)
Springtime in Shropshire
Shrewsbury, Brown Clee and the Wrekin were the venues for this bi-annual long weekend.
SW Middle Distance Champs
Braunton Burrows
The club has five new middle distance champions, after some thrilling races round the awesome dune system on the north Devon coast on Sunday. Congratulations to Annabelle Lewis, Jacob Shirvington, Paul Chavasse, Steve Robertson and Rosie Wych.
Wavering Galoppen
Fitting finale to season
A fabulous day was had up on the Mendips in very fine weather. Winscombe's busy cricket/sports ground provided a vibrant base, with cake and clothes stalls and a BBQ. Nice luxuries to help the 20 QO's recover from physical courses and a long walk to the start/finish.
Blackborough preview
League analysis
Who's in the running for the trophies?
The last QOFL at Staple Hill saw a lot of runners improve their position. Only one league has been won so far, so make sure you're in it if you want to win it at Blackborough
Round up
Events & other news
Another North Gloucester event, another steep sloped hill! At least the Lewises had good training for the Wrekin at Springtime in Shropshire by venturing up to Leckhampton on Saturday (11 May).
Read Karen's entertaining write up below.