Archive for February, 2017
Midweek military O training
Having worked in the military zone of Salisbury plain for 15 years it has only just become apparent to me that every Wednesday lunchtime somewhere across the MoD belt there are 300+ taking part in the Military Orienteering League South (MLS) organised by BAOC. There are many regular club members who take part, most of […]
Posted on Fri, 17th February 2017 by Jolyon MedlockGaloppen 2017 Planners Notes
Planning events is a challenge as you have to try and get it all right for as many users as possible from 03 to 73 years old. My last plan was the Dorset Delight not far away in Bisterne Close near Burley 2014, a similar area but I love the New Forest and took the […]
Posted on Tue, 14th February 2017 by Jason FalconerHow long’s a piece of string?
Although not the main event, first time string course organiser and planner Lyra (ably assisted by sister Esk) battled the elements to deliver a challenging course among the bramble and marshes of Holmsley. Using a variety of control features such as dens, knolls and distinctive trees, with liberally placed hand drawn and coloured pictures of […]
Chairman’s Chat – February 13th 2017
A very successful Galoppen event yesterday at Holmsley and a big thank you to everyone who helped out on what was a very cold day. As usual, the day ran smoothly – thanks to Roger for being the Organiser – and everyone seemed to enjoy their courses, planned by Jason. There were certainly some very […]
Posted on Mon, 13th February 2017 by Julie Astin
Posted on Thu, 9th February 2017 by Gavin Clegg