David Parkin 1933 - 2019
It is with sadness we announce the death of Dave on 3 February.
One of the club's earliest members, Dave soon became chairman and a long-serving one at that. His son Richard described orienteers as being his father's extended family.
Member benefits
Need new kit?
Did you know that your club membership entitles you to a string of discounts? A particularly good one is from a well-stocked online sports shoe retailer, which offers free postage plus a 10% discount on already heavily discounted shoes.
Permissions
Andrew to assist Bob
The committee are pleased to announce that our long-standing permissions officer Bob Lloyd now has an understudy, Andrew Hopkins. Andrew will take over from Bob after the AGM, when Bob retires.
Meeting minutes
Minutes from committee meetings and AGM's
Latest minutes:
5 June 2019 (Draft) (uploaded 11 June)
New members
2018
In 2018 we saw more than 30 new members join us. This report contains brief introductions and 'hellos' to each
Christmas message
from the President
Quantock Orienteers have suffered quite badly from the weather this year. Our Compass Sport heat was rained off but this had its benefits as it gave members a chance to perform on the big stage at Cannock Chase.
Venice street race
What streets?!
We're used to events being rained off, but held so soon after the ancient city's worst floods in a decade, it seems amazing this race actually went ahead! Tony Hext celebrated a big birthday in style there.
O 5 Dias
In Spain
Not content with just doing the Lakes 5 Days and O France, Andy Rimes and Rosie Wych have just completed their third multi day event of the summer! Andy finished 4th out of 40 overall in his M55 class.
Viva La France!
Besides being good at football, our Gallic neighbours can also put on a mean O festival. Just a fortnight ahead of the Lakes 5 Days, Andy Rimes and Rosie Wych enjoyed O France 2018 in Moselle and threw in some cycling and climbing for good measure.
Lakes 5 Days: update
This summer's festival
A couple dozen of us are making the trip....
Start times have now been published on Fabian 4.