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What: South of Scotland Orienteering League
Where: the Eildon Hills, Melrose (NT572326)
When: 10:00am, Sunday 16 November 2008
Getting there: Signed from the old Newtown St Boswells to Melrose road at Eildon Village.  We suggest you use the “facilities” of the toilets in Earlston or Newtown St. Boswells before you get there.  The Newtown St. Boswells ones are next to the Council Headquarters but, if they’re closed, there’s also Milestone Garden Centre at the south end of the village.  Otherwise it’s the Scout toilet tents at the event !
Courses: Brown, Blue, Green, Lt. Green, Red, Orange, Yellow and White (pre-marked maps, size A3, waterproof paper).  String course near the Finish.The map has been given a major update and several overgrown paths through the gorse have been cleared to improve route choice. The woods are in glorious autumn colours and we’ve planned some enjoyable courses for you.
Start time: Starts from 10:30 to 12:30 (registration open from 10:00 to 12:00). Punching Starts.  Start is 1.2km from Registration.  Finish is 200m.
Entry fees: Seniors: £8.50 (£2 discount for Senior BOF members –
proof of membership required)
Juniors and students: £3:00.Families and Groups on White/Yellow/Orange: £8.50
Electronic punching: SportIdent. Units available to hire.
More information: Judy McNeilly
Telephone: 01578 730209