Last updated on 15/10/09 [Lakes-O Front Page]
West Cumberland Orienteering Club will be staging a series of evening events, on Thursday evenings. Everyone is welcome to turn up and take part; you don't have to be a member to take part. The events are very informal, so you will be able to do the course at your leisure. There will almost always be a course to suit your ability. Details of parking and the venue can always be found by ringing the club answerphone.... 01768 895539 in the couple of days leading up to each Thursday.
Often the parking is scattered and quite limited. Please park to make best use of the spaces that are available. Registration and hire of ecards will be from a car in the car parking area..... probably where the huddle of people are standing!!! The events are very informal, so just ask anyone where things are if you are new to the sport. You are more than welcome to turn up and try the courses on offer.... someone will be pleased to explain the format and help you through the pre-start formalities. The maps are overprinted with the course usually on waterproof paper, and will be found at the start. Those doing the Easy/Starter course can get their map from registration and have a good look at the course before setting out.
The results for the 2009 Summer League will be posted here.
Most of the venues will be readily accessible in West Cumbria. The results are posted on the 'net' shortly after each event.
October 15th - Whitehaven Harbour
A street event on the Whitehaven Harbour frontage. A really attractive venue in the soft light of the early dusk! Bring a torch so you can read the map and the clues. There will be a get together afterwards for those interested. We are going for a curry! Book with Natalie natburnsy(at)sky.com if you want to join in. Parking for the event will be on the north side of the harbour not far from the bus station and the supermarket. An early start would be good!
October 29th - SPOOK-O
Our annual Hallowe'en extravaganza. This year at Whinlatter Forest, from the Visitor Centre. Great fun for the younger family groups. Control sites will be dressed in 'spookie' fashion by various club members. Judge which are the best ones, and come in costume yourselves with a pumpkin lantern. Prizes for best costume and best lantern. Starts from 6.30pm.... just so long as it is dark... and the ghouls have had time to come out! The Cafe at Whinlatter will be open, serving soup etc for when you finish. A great event.... come along and enjoy! Cost, just £1.
NIGHT EVENT SERIES
November 5th - Mirehouse, Bassenthwaite
Mirehouse is fast runnable farmland, with some woodland for the longer courses. The parking will be on the side of a minor road at GR230293, with the event signed off the main A591 at GR234291. Three courses will be offered, long, short and novice. The terrain is quite suitable for the younger juniors, perhaps accompanied by an adult or in pairs. The clocks will have changed, so it should be dark by 6.30pm. Starts are from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cost is £2/£1. Maps will be overprinted on waterproof paper. Depending on the weather conditions please think carefully about clothing and footware. A good torch will be required as well!!
November 12th - Fangs Brow, Loweswater
Fangs Brow is rough grazing land, which is quite wet in places, with marshes scattered over the area. The parking will be on the side of a minor road at GR105226. Three courses will be offered, long, short and novice. The terrain is quite suitable for the younger juniors, perhaps accompanied by an adult or in pairs. The clocks will have changed, so it should be dark by 6.30pm. Starts are from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cost is £2/£1. Maps will be overprinted on waterproof paper. Depending on the weather conditions please think carefully about clothing and footware. A good torch will be required as well!!
Results can be found via this link with the club answerphone giving details of parking etc in the days before the event. Answerphone 01768 895539