Having come into the possession of old WSX newsletters – dating back over 40 years – I have decided to share some of the articles that appeared in them. They vary from poems, practical tips and event reports. Some of the newer members may be surprised at what organising an orienteering event was like all […]

Welcome to the April 2025 chat.  Spring has definitely sprung, as demonstrated by bluebells in the woods, and the Summer Series kicking off.  It signals an end to a busy winter for Wessex. As always thank you to you all for your continued support to put on great orienteering events. Spine Race Report – Hannah […]

Welcome to the first chat of 2025.  It has been a busy winter since the last one in November, with the Wessex team in action all over the place as our main Winter season unfolds. Events are the lifeblood of the club, and Wessex have a good reputation for putting on interesting and challenging courses.  […]

Welcome to my first chat as Wessex Chair.  I’m following in Jolyon’s excellent footsteps but can’t guarantee the same detailed orienteering content which we have become accustomed to.  I’m lucky that the club is in excellent health, and that is down to everyone playing their part. A lot of this chat is summarising what happened […]

For those of us who have been to the JK, the British Long and the British Middles, it has been 3 weekends out of the last five travelling north of Birmingham, with two visits to Yorkshire. I’m minded how much time and money this sport requires, if you commit to these big events. For those […]