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!
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.
New rules
for mapping & planning
Calling course planners... please be aware that BOF have issue updated rules new for 2019.
The majority of the changes also relate to mapping, in particular aligning with the relatively new mapping standard ISOM 2017.
Glut of action
Weekend review
After the culinary glut of the festive period, this weekend there was a sporting glut. Some members travelled far and wide, to the New Forest, Bristol, Lanhydrock and Stroud.
Come and try it!
At Longrun Meadow
Would you like to try the sport for the first time or perhaps once more? Or do you know someone who might? If so, you will be made very welcome at our event on Saturday (19th), based at French Weir Park, Taunton, adjacent to Longrun Meadow.
Also featuring: MapRun
Advice for volunteer mapping surveyors and planners
Here's a document with advice on using our GPS units for mapping surveying operations
Galoppen entries now live
Our Galoppen event is now live on the Fabian4 entry system
click here to go to the event entry page
Can all QO members intending helping on the day please contact the organiser at andyr.qo@gmail.com before using the entry system
Happy New Year
To all readers
Wishing you successful and enjoyable orienteering in 2019.
New for 2019 on this website...
The information menu is now easier to use
We now have a proper juniors home page
New members
2018
In 2018 we saw more than 30 new members join us. This report contains brief introductions and 'hellos' to each