O-Ringen 2010
This annual event was held in mid July in the central Swedish town of Orebro. Lying on the shores of Lake Hjalmaren, Orebro is located on the banks of the River Svatan and has a fortified castle forming a magnificent backdrop. Continue reading
The Masters terrain was Alp, crag and grot
Five Reivers had entered – gave it all that they’d got,
Lindsey was best, her finals two “A”s
Jim, Rob and Robin had up and down days
And Doug(las)’s French was a winner, but (malheuresement) his “O”ing was not!
| What: | Come and Try It event and Training |
| Where: | Bowmont Forest, Kelso (NT729288) |
| When: | 11:00, Saturday 6 November 2010 |
| Getting there: | Signed from minor road connecting B6401 to B6436. Turn in at the Sawmill and follow signs to the walkers car park
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| Courses: | Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups) Orange (next step up) Light Green (one step further) |
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3 Juniors: £1 Families: £5 |
| More information: | Robert Cranston Telephone: 01450 372095. email: r.a.cranston @ btinternet.com |
| What: | Come and Try It event |
| Where: | Gala Hill, Galashiels (NT492143) |
| When: | 11:00, Saturday 9 October 2010 |
| Getting there: | Signed from entrance to Gala Academy, Elm Row.
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| Courses: | Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups) Orange (next step up) Orange with a twist (for something more challenging) |
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3 Juniors: £1 Familie: £5 |
| More information: | Judy and Alan McNeilly Telephone: 01578 730 209 email: j.mcneilly AT hrsu.mrc.ac.uk |
| What: | Come and Try Orienteering plus training event |
| Where: | Selkirk Hill, Selkirk. Link here |
| When: | Saturday 18 September 2010 |
| Getting there: | Off the Selkirk to Hawick road, signposted just past Selkirk High School.
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| Parking | Parking at the Argus Centre. |
| Terrain | Open and mixed Woodland with a vast network of paths plus tricky bits for the experienced orienteer. |
| Start times: | Starts from 11:00 to 12 noon |
| Courses | Yellow (easy) Orange (a little bit more difficult) Orange twist (training for the experienced) |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3. Juniors and students: £1. Familes/Groups: maximum £5. |
| Organiser: | Andrew Armstrong Tel: 01573 450295
email: Andrew.Armstrong AT hp.com |
A party of 5 Reivers (Douglas, Rob, Robin, Jim and Lindsey) travelled out via Geneva to WMOC2010 which was based this year in the watch-making city of La Chaux de Fonds. Continue reading