British Schools Champs
Forest of Dean
The favoured venue for many a national competition was buzzing again on Sunday, this time with children competing for their schools. Two were QO's Annabel and Chloe Carter. Meanwhile, dad Matt presumably baked in the glorious sunshine while waiting at the finish
Netherclay JOG
There was an amazing turn out for planner Andrew Page's event at Netherclay Woods. It was a very unpromising weather forecast and we wondered if people would come, we needn't have worried!
Lydeard Hill JOG
Fine views at the top
There were fabulous views from the top of the Quantocks on Saturday. Matt Carter is pictured out in front, with new member Linda Mudd giving chase.
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Fyne Court JOG
Fun in the sun
After last week's event cancellation, our programme got back on track at a bright and sunlit Fyne Court. A superb setting and always a great day out, no one was in a rush to get away and the children enjoyed playing together after their runs.
Thurlbear JOG
A higher than expected crowd descended on this ancient wood, with new folks from last week's Come and Try It returning for more action and QO member Matt Carter bringing a mini bus load of school children to try out our sport
Silk Mills CATI
(Come & Try It)
Those visiting us for the first time, we enjoyed showing you the ropes and welcome you back this coming Saturday, when our session will be at Thurlbear Wood, this time to the east of Taunton.
Wilmot's Pool JOG
Horses for courses
Our junior group got the chance to rub shoulders with some seasoned runners from throughout the UK, with the latest JOG session taking place during the Long O score at a beauty spot on the Quantocks on Saturday
Staple Hill JOG
& other news
Our first JOG of the new season up was on a bright, warm day on the Blackdowns, with good views from the top. It attracted almost as many people as our first forest league event the previous week!
London City race
Urban orienteering
Urban specialist and junior Andrew Page continued his hectic schedule with a trip to the smoke at the weekend for a prestigious race around the Barbican area. In a larger field than usual, he was 3rd, only a few seconds off the runners-up spot. Results
Startrack event
at Taunton Athletic Club
In late July, we put on a maze course for school children who are keen on athletics during this annual week-long sporting event run by a well-established Somerset-based athletics club