Events round-up
Another double shift
Pete Shirvington and Martin Lewis continue to get that 'day after the night before' feeling! Head torches out for Saturday evening on a scarp slope in the Cotswolds before heading for Dartmoor the next day.
Plus: reports from other recent events in the region
Compass Sport Trophy
Message from our captain
The club are hosting a major inter-club event on Sunday 17 March.
Our club captain Chris Hasler would like to hear from you if you would like to run that day, on a newly remapped part of the Quantocks.
Please contact Chris by Sunday (24 February)
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.
Courses & Workshops
Organising & event safety
A neighbouring club is putting the following courses on soon:
Organisers Level B course- 20 March, Ilsington, Devon (Devon OC)
Click on the link to learn more.
Training video
Attack points
Did anyone benefit from last week's training video at Croydon Hill? With several controls on point features not far from a line feature, the area certainly lent itself to choosing a good attack point, the subject of the video here
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.
Longrun JOG/CATI
The Come and Try It at Longrun Meadow was a great success with many QO members coming to help newcomers and set them on their way. Have a look at the photos on the Dropbox Link below: they speak for themselves!
Scottish 6 Days
Entry fee increase
The bi-annual summer holiday attraction is now just six months away and is centred on the Comrie-Crieff area, an hour's drive north of Glasgow.
After 30 April 2018, senior age class courses will increase by £1.50 per day.
New video
for beginners
Liked what you saw at Saturday's "Come and Try It" event at Longrun?
UK squad member Graham Gristwood presents this clear, straightforward, fast-paced video describing the basics for those curious about or keen to see more of the sport.
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.