Monthly Archives: Apr 2026

Some brief thoughts from the organisers/planners The Good: – A beautiful, warm, sunny day– Lots of youngsters on the Yellow course– A coaching session beforehand – A new, well-received Score course suitable for both newcomers and the more experienced – it’s definitely something to be repeated at future Saturday morning events.– Lovely views over theContinue reading “Coombs Wood – Saturday 25th April”

Organising and planning is well in hand for what promises to be a great event. Planner, Carol, reports:Out on Bampton Common today, checking control sites, and had plenty of animals and birds for company:skylarkssheepfell poniesthree lizardsthree deera hareand I heard my first cuckoo of the year  Organiser Natalie is still looking for a few moreContinue reading “Bampton Common Galoppen (10th May) – latest news”

Last weekend (18th/19th) April saw around 900 competitors gathered at Brown Clee Hill near Ludlow in Shropshire for some excellent orienteering. The prestigious British Middle Distance Championships was held on Saturday. Then on Sunday it was the the Midlands Championship on Sunday; although only orienteers from West Midlands, East Midlands and East Anglian clubs areContinue reading “A Middling Good Weekend”

Many thanks to Isabel Berry for this report A select group of orienteers gathered at Great Tower Woods on Saturday for two rounds of excellent orienteering, hosted by Jesus Orienteering Klubb (JOK).  JOK is the alumni club for Oxford university graduates, of which there are a fair number based across the NWOA clubs.  The formatContinue reading “JOK Chasing Sprint, Great Tower Woods – 11 April 2026”

This year’s JK was a very memorable one, and for all the right reasons – excellent and varied areas, smooth organisation, challenging courses and real Scottish spring weather. The Friday Sprint took place in Perth. Courses started in a park, before moving into the almost entirely pedestrianised city centre. Despite the 1500 competitors taking part,Continue reading “Snowy Fun at the JK”